A career in arts, history and culture in singapore?

Lady in the Water SG

i am not a arts student. But i feel one of the most useful ways an individual can be creative and peace of mind is through the art and culture or history

If i want to have a carreer or in this field in one way or another, how do i go about it?

I know for one there are a few places like the National Archives ect.

Any useful recommendations , organisations is greatly appreciated. Thank You.

FireIce SG

http://www.nac.gov.sg

by the way, why don't u jus forget about sgforums and get on with life?

Ito_^ SG

many ways, i think history related programme in uni is the way to go..

and there are lack of people in areas of history and culture. they actually have to import foreign talents to study and explain the history of singapore!

MrFugue SG

wah raoz i give you 10 bollyburgers you don't come here anymore can
and gib euuu extra bollyketchup Crying or Very sad

iveco SG

Singapore is not conducive for such careers. It places heavy emphasis on logic. Rolling Eyes

Pitot SG

well, NTU got arts sch.. at least its getting there some way.... Rolling Eyes

elindra SG

Are you sure you wanna work in the National Archives?
My friend is working there and the way she works there is like no day and night Shocked

Lady in the Water SG

You are meaning to say it is tough job?

MrFugue SG

You can always retire and eat bollyburgers if you don't want to work Embarassed

liuzg150181 SG

Arts and social science subjects at university level are generally known as a general degree, and as you have mentioned what you have acquired( or proven to possess) is critical thinking skill.
From what i know, unless you get a good honours degree then your career path is pretty lacklustre. I know of an American who is a Public Policy consultant, though he has a PhD in history.

ShrodingersCat SG

History:
NHB and museums under NHB such as ACM, SHM etc
museums NOT under NHB, such as Chinatown Heritage Centre, Changi Museum, etc

Arts:
DAMN broad area. You talking about drama, visual arts, theatre arts or what? If all of the above, lots and lots of places.

All of the above:
Be a Tourist Guide loh.

vito_corleone SG

nac's stuff considered art meh? my artist friend hates them to the core Laughing

jaydunkfull SG

be a history teacher

liuzg150181 SG

For history, actually one can apply for the position of Manager/Executive (Defence Policy) in Mindef:
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/careers/job_opportunities/dxo/positions/vacancies/mgr_exec_defence_policy.html
"You play an instrumental role in the formulation of policies and strategies to enhance Singapore's security. In addition, you oversee and manage the conduct of defence diplomacy at both the strategic and national level.

You must have a good Honours Degree in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations or other related disciplines. Appointment will commensurate with your working experience. For the Manager position, you should preferably have a related post-graduate qualification and at least 5 years' relevant policy-making experience."

Lady in the Water SG

someone lke professor langdon in The Da Vinci Code?