Rediscover your creative interests! Plug into these courses and be introduced to learning skills and knowledge in contemporary arts and its allied fields. These courses are suitable for anyone seeking to develop their artistic knowledge or get a taste of a creative career. Learn from accomplished LASALLE educators, industry professionals and arts practitioners who will help you develop your ideas, your creative and your future!

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UPCOMING COURSES...

Duration	Course	Instructor	Day	Time	Fees (S$)
ART HISTORY
2 Feb – 23 Mar	Introduction to Architecture & Interiors: The Ancient World to Early 20th Century (CLOSED)	Dr Sian E. Jay	Tue	7pm – 9pm	$280
3 Feb – 24 Mar	From Post-Impressionism to Pop: An Introduction to 20th Century Art (CLOSED)	Dr Sian E. Jay	Wed	7pm – 9pm	$320
ARTS MANAGEMENT
8 Mar – 19 Apr	Financing International Arts Businesses (Closing Date: 1 Mar)	Various instructors	Mon	7pm – 10pm	$500
9 Mar – 20 Apr	Social & Cultural Entrepreneurship (Closing Date: 2 Mar)	Various instructors	Tue	7pm – 10pm	$500
CREATIVE ARTS IN THERAPY
4 Feb – 18 Mar	Tuning into Music Therapy (CLOSED)	Suvi Pitkola / Pamela Fisher	Thu	7pm – 10pm	$600
20 Feb – 27 Mar	Introduction to Theory and Practice of Art Therapy: Learning from Images (CLOSED)	Xin Li	Sat	1pm – 5pm	$600
CREATIVE WRITING
2 Feb – 2 Mar	Learning From Contemporary American Poetry (CLOSED)	Desmond Kon	Tue	7pm – 10pm	$240
3 Feb – 24 Feb	Tapping Your Muse in Creative Writing (CLOSED)	Desmond Kon	Wed	7pm – 10pm	$240
6 Feb – 3 Apr	Copywriting 101 (CLOSED)	Serene Loong	Sat	10am – 12pm	$450
DANCE
11 Jan – 23 Apr	Dance Open Studio (Closing Date: 1 Apr)	Various instructors	Mon – Fri	See schedule	$150
FASHION
2 Feb – 30 Mar	Fascination for Fashion Design (FULL)	Anja Landgraf	Tue	7pm – 10pm	$500
4 Feb – 25 Mar	Discover the World of Fashion (FULL)	Anja Landgraf	Thu	7pm – 10pm	$500
6 Feb – 27 Mar	Draping for Fashion Design (Beginners) (FULL)	Anja Landgraf	Sat	10am – 1.30pm	$600
6 Feb – 27 Mar	Draping for Fashion Design (Intermediate) (CLOSED)	Anja Landgraf	Sat	2.30pm – 6pm	$600
FILM
4 Feb – 25 Feb	What Do We Think in the Cinema? - Film Philosophy and the Mechanics of Perception (CLOSED)	Jan Christoph Daniel	Thu	7pm – 10pm	$160
5 Feb – 19 Mar	The Story of the Moving Image (CLOSED)	Jan Christoph Daniel	Fri	7pm – 10pm	$280
FINE ARTS
5 Feb – 19 Mar	Acrylic Painting (Beginners) (CLOSED)	Sima Salehi Rahni	Fri	7pm – 10pm	$420
22 Feb – 5 Apr	Drawing using the Right Side of the Brain (CLOSED)	Susan Olij	Mon	7pm – 10pm	$420
MUSIC
2 Feb – 16 Mar	Fundamentals of Music for Dancers & Actors (CLOSED)	Mona Lim	Tue	7pm – 9pm	$420
4 Feb – 11 Mar	Practical Music-Making for School Teachers (CLOSED)	Mona Lim	Thu	7pm – 9pm	$420
THEATRE
2 Feb – 23 Mar	Introduction to Musical Theatre (Beginners) (CLOSED)	Nicole Stinton	Tue	7pm – 10pm	$630
5 Feb – 5 Mar	Behind The Scenes - Backstage Support for Wardrobe in Theatre (CLOSED)	Moira Coops	Fri	7pm – 10pm	$530

Art History

Introduction to Architecture and Interiors: The Ancient World To Early 20th Century
Duration	2 Feb – 23 Mar 2010 (Every Tue)	Time	7pm – 9pm
No. of Lessons	8 Lessons (Feb: 2, 9, 16, 23 / Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23)	Fees	$280
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Dr. Sian E. Jay
Course Outline	This course introduces participants to the history of domestic architecture and interiors. Although it will benefit anyone with a general interest in interior design and architecture, it will also benefit design professionals seeking to supplement their industry knowledge. It is intended to provide those taking part with a visual over view of the topic in order to provide knowledge of how houses, villas and palaces were designed, and how people utilised interior spaces. The focus is on the lifestyles of the better off because this is the best-represented evidence, and is more accessible for those students who want to use ideas for their own design practice. A mixture of archaeological, visual art and surviving examples will be used to illustrate the points being made. Learning Outcome Enabling people in the design industry and interested other to see how people's living spaces were planned out and used. An understanding of how people at different times in history dealt with issues of living space and how they made us of space.
Who Should Attend?	People in design industry and anyone with an interest on this subject or in art history in general.

From Post-Impressionism to Pop: An Introduction to 20th Century Art
Duration	3 Feb – 24 Mar 2010 (Every Wed)	Time	7pm – 9pm
No. of Lessons	8 Lessons (Feb: 3, 10, 17, 24 / Mar: 3, 10, 17, 24)	Fees	$320
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Dr. Sian E. Jay
Course Outline	The course is designed to provide an overview and understanding of 20th century art (up until the 1960s). It will begin with the Post-Impressionists who rejected the inherent limitations of Impressionism and through their work pointed the way forward towards the major movements of the 20th century. The lectures will explain in a straightforward manner how the main movements of the 20th century emerged and developed, what they were concerned with, how the artists expressed their ideas, and who the main proponents were. Learning Outcome: A grasp and overview of main art movements of 20th century that will enable them to better understand many of the art that they are likely to come across in contemporary exhibitions.
Who Should Attend?	Docents, art enthusiasts, art students and anyone with an interest in this subject or in art history in general.

Arts Management

Financing International Arts Businesses
Duration	8 Mar – 19 Apr 2010 (Every Mon)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Mar: 8, 15, 22, 29/ Apr: 5, 12,19)	Fees	$500
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Full-time/adjunct lecturers from the MA Arts & Cultural Management programme
Course Outline	Participants will be able to understand the development of international finance theories in the management of the creative and cultural sectors. You will learn the practical application of theories and concepts through analysing case studies. At the end of the course, participants will be able to utilise the knowledge and skills learned to evaluate and recommend the best solutions and practices for organisations in this field.
Who Should Attend?	Professionals currently working in the arts and cultural sector or those who are interested to work in this field.
Pre-requisites	A degree in any field with an interest or participation in the arts or diploma holders with two years of working experience in the arts sector. The college will assess your suitability via a phone interview.

Social & Cultural Entrepreneurship
Duration	9 Mar – 20 Apr 2010 (Every Tue)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Mar: 9, 16, 23, 30/ Apr: 6, 13, 20)	Fees	$500
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Full-time/adjunct lecturers from the MA Arts & Cultural Management programme
Course Outline	The knowledge and ability to manage within the global business environment is crucial for the arts and cultural leaders of today and tomorrow. The Social & Cultural Entrepreneurship course introduces business acumen and entrepreneurial skills in bringing the artist and the consumer together through cultural leadership while at the same time contributing to a particular society or community and fulfilling their needs. Participants will closely examine the best practices in the management of projects/organisations that create such values.
Who Should Attend?	Professionals currently working in the arts and cultural sector or those who are interested to work in this field.
Pre-requisites	A degree in any field with an interest or participation in the arts or diploma holders with two years of working experience in the arts sector. The college will assess your suitability via a phone interview.

Creative Arts in Therapy

Introduction to Theory and Practice of Art Therapy: Learning from Images
Duration	20 Feb – 27 Mar 2010 (Every Sat)	Time	1pm – 5pm
No. of Lessons	6 Lessons (Feb: 20, 27/ Mar: 6, 13, 20, 27)	Fees	$600
Materials Needed	Material to be purchased by participants. Approx. $30 (to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)	Course Instructor	Xin Li
Course Outline	The course will begin with the introduction to art and therapy, it will introduce various ways to processing artworks and help participants to make sense of images through art making. This introductory course is designed to combine the theory of art therapy, concept of psychology and to create hands-on learning experiences, including basic counselling skills, and also directive approach in working with art makers. Participants will develop awareness within themselves and apply this awareness especially when helping others. Understanding the power of image(s) and message(s) embedded in a simple drawing, and sometime image(s) that comes from dreams, will be the major focus in this short course. The instuctor will share case examples so that participants can understand the application of art making in this profession. Learning Outcome At the end of the course, you will have an overall view of art therapy and also ways of looking at images. You will understand how to approach art (various forms) especially art images/colors. In addition, you will be able to articulate your own personal impression of art with depth and awareness (not interpretation) and also helping others to see image(s) differently.
Who Should Attend?	Mental health professionals, social workers, artists and the general public with an interest in psychology and art making.

Tuning Into Music Therapy
Duration	4 Feb – 18 Mar Apr 2010 (Every Thu)	Time	7pm – 9pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25/ Mar: 4, 11, 18)	Fees	$600
Materials Needed	Notebook and writing materials	Course Instructor	Suvi Pitkola & Pamela Fisher
Course Outline	This course has a strong emphasis on practical skills and each session plan combines both theory and fun hands-on activities. You will learn how to apply your innate sense of musicality by using the fundamental principles of music such as rhythm, pulse, melody, pitch, timbre and dynamics. You will be introduced to musical tools such as arranging familiar songs, activity songs, simple song writing tips, music and movement, art and relaxation in order to understand the connection between applying music therapy to a particular client or group. The psychological and physiological effects of music will be explored to help you understand the potential of music to put us to sleep or help us stay alert, as well as to develop a variety of expressive, social, emotional, attentional and motor skills. Child development will be reviewed through development of musical skills; while therapeutic relationships will be explored through practical exercises and role-play. Concluding the 7-week course will be a fun group presentation. This course will not train participants to become music therapists or to practice music therapy, though it will briefly introduce what music therapy entails.
Who Should Attend?	Allied health care professionals, as well as teaching staff and those who are interested in developing an understanding of what music therapy is and what kind of methods are used in music therapy treatment. It is also suited for those seeking to explore their own creativity and may act as a source of inspiration for those craving new ideas in their work with clients of all ages and abilities.

Creative Writing

Learning From Contemporary American Poetry
Duration	2 Feb – 2 Mar 2010 (Every Tue)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	4 Lessons (Feb: 2, 9, 23/ Mar: 2)	Fees	$240
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Desmond Kon
Course Outline	America is witnessing a surge in literary interest, with stunning work coming from new emerging voices. What is hot in the current literary scene? What has been left behind? What has become of the Confessionalists, the New Formalists, Black Mountain Poets, Beat Poets, the New York School? New and accomplished writers need to understand the literary traditions they are constantly writing within or against, especially in a community where critics may attempt to define their work. What are the new voices in America and are they relevant for a Singaporean literature? How can a writer learn from the new work coming out of America? This short course will introduce writers to various historical movements in American writing, to understand how each influenced the other, and to discover for themselves authors whose work may resonate with their own. Through such literary exposure, participants will open themselves to the work of literary giants, and thereby unleash and empower their own voices.
Who Should Attend?	Aspiring writers or anyone interested in poetry and literature in general.

Tapping Your Muse in Creative Writing
Duration	3 Feb – 24 Feb 2010 (Every Wed)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	4 Lessons (Feb: 3, 10, 17, 24)	Fees	$240
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Desmond Kon
Course Outline	New and accomplished writers need to understand the role of the muse in their writing. How does a writer overcome writer’s block? How may a writer learn to summon the muse when needed? How can inspiration and research come together to shape a voice? Looking at award-winning writers and their own relationships with their muse, writers will learn to cultivate methods to tap into natural resources for writing, including story prompts and journal exercises. This short course will introduce writers to techniques to harness such creative power through opening oneself to the subconscious, its ready narratives, and how they may render themselves within a poem or story. Learn to identify your inner muse, flesh it out as a character, morph it to fit your writing needs. Let it drive your literary aesthetic beyond frontiers into its own terrains.
Who Should Attend?	Aspiring writers or anyone interested in developing their writing skills and abilities.

Copywriting 101
Duration	6 Feb – 3 Apr 2010 (Every Sat)	Time	10am – 12pm
No. of Lessons	8 Lessons (Feb: 6, 20, 27/ Mar: 6, 13, 20, 27/ Apr: 3)	Fees	$450
Materials Needed	Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Serene Loong
Course Outline	Designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the exciting and lucrative world of advertising, this dynamic and hands-on course will give you a strong head start by demystifying the art of advertising writing. The truth is: copywriting is not about writing. Instead it is about strategic ideas, and the written word is really a tool to help bring that idea to life – clearly and creatively.
Who Should Attend?	Professionals in the field of advertising, public relations, marketing and corporate communications and those who deal with copywriting and copywriters at work. Aspiring art directors are also encouraged to participate.

Dance

Dance Open Studio
Duration	11 Jan – 23 Apr 2010	Time	Various timings
No. of Lessons	10 Lessons (Choose any 10 sessions from class schedule below)	Fees	$150
Materials Needed	Participants are encouraged to wear dance/exercise clothing that does not hinder movement	Course Instructor	Full time/adjunct lecturers in BA(Hons) Dance programme
Course Outline	This course is an ongoing master classes in Ballet and Contemporary dance technique. You will be able to develop your range of Contemporary Dance approaches and styles or develop ballet as a technical foundation. You will be able to reinforce your professional behaviour and etiquette as well as strengthening and condition the body to cope with a variety of high impact dances. Learning outcome You will be able to demonstrate an appropriate understanding and master a wide range of dance vocabulary and terms. You will be able to learn and demonstrate a range of movement combinations with some artistry within a short time and also understand how your body moves in space. In addition, participants will be able to apply artistic choices to the use of music and execute movement with a clear sense of dynamics.
Who Should Attend?	Dance graduates, Professional Dancers and Pre-professional dancers with a Diploma in dance or the equivalent certification.
Pre-requisites	Participants must go through an audition before being confirmed for the course.

Class Schedule	Timings	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
Ballet (1hr 30 min)	8.30am – 10am	v
	9am – 10.30am				v
	10.30 am – 12pm		v	v
	11am – 12.30pm					v
Contemporary (1hr 15 min)	8.30am – 10.15am		v	v
	9am – 10.45am					v
	10.15am – 12pm	v
	10.45am – 12.30pm				v

Fashion

Fascination for Fashion Design
Duration	2 Feb – 30 Mar 2010 (Every Tue)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	8 Lessons (Feb: 2, 9, 23/ Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)	Fees	$500
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $60	Course Instructor	Anja Landgraf
Course Outline	Designed with those in mind who are thinking of studying fashion design, this course enables you to explore your creativity. Throughout the course, you will learn how a collection is conceptualised and designed. The aim is to help you to understand how a fashion designer works and how a garment is developed. Through short lectures, visual presentations, brainstorming sessions, group discussions, peer work and individual tasks, you will learn to collect inspirational material, sketch ideas and design your own collection.
Who Should Attend?	Anyone who is thinking of studying fashion design or related pathways/ fields. High School and Junior College students are welcome to participate.

Discover the World of Fashion
Duration	4 Feb – 25 Mar 2010 (Every Thu)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	8 Lessons (Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25/ Mar: 4, 11, 18, 25)	Fees	$500
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $40	Course Instructor	Anja Landgraf
Course Outline	Designed with those in mind who are thinking of working in the fashion and apparel industry, the course will give a comprehensive overall view on how the fashion industry works and how a fashion collection is conceptualised and applied to market needs. The aim is to help participants to understand the whole fashion circle and its apparel development and production processes. Through visual presentations, short lectures, brainstorming sessions, group discussions, peer work and individual tasks participants will learn to recognise trends, sketch ideas and design garments for an existing brand.
Who Should Attend?	Anyone with an interest in fashion design and fashion business.

Draping for Fashion Design (Beginners)
Duration	6 Feb – 20 Mar 2010 (Every Sat)	Time	10am – 1.30pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Feb: 6, 20, 27/ Mar: 6, 13, 20, 27)	Fees	$600
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $60	Course Instructor	Anja Landgraf
Course Outline	This course caters to those who would like to deepen their knowledge in fashion draping, the method of creating 3D models that will eventually be developed into a finished sample. Through demonstrations, group discussions, peer work and individual tasks, you will learn in a handson way on how to make your creative ideas/ sketches a reality. Through this course, you will also get an advanced understanding of garment construction, proportion and fit.
Who Should Attend?	Anyone with an interest and/ or knowledge in fashion design and garment construction.

Draping for Fashion Design (Intermediate)
Duration	6 Feb – 20 Mar 2010 (Every Sat)	Time	2.30pm – 6pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Feb: 6, 20, 27/ Mar: 6, 13, 20, 27)	Fees	$600
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $80	Course Instructor	Anja Landgraf
Course Outline	This course caters to those who would like to deepen their knowledge in fashion draping, the method of creating 3D models that will eventually be developed into a finished sample. Through demonstrations, group discussions, peer work and individual tasks, you will learn in a handson way on how to make your creative ideas/ sketches a reality. Through this course, you will also get an advanced understanding of garment construction, proportion and fit.
Who Should Attend?	Participants who have completed Draping for Fashion Design (Beginner) course or those who have a strong interest in the practical side of fashion and would like to deepen their knowledge in garment construction.

Film

What Do We Think in the Cinema? – Film Philosophy and the Mechanics of Perception
Duration	4 Feb – 25 Feb 2010 (Every Thu)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	4 Lessons (Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25)	Fees	$160
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Jan-Christoph Daniel
Course Outline	This course is a journey inside the film viewer's brain. It explores the processes that enable human beings to perceive a film, comprehend it and respond to it emotionally. This film appreciation course will enable participants to learn more about how films have the power to influence and shape our lives.
Who Should Attend?	Filmmakers, film buffs and educators.

The Story of the Moving Image
Duration	5 Feb – 19 Mar 2010 (Every Fri)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	8 Lessons (Feb: 2, 9, 16, 23 / Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23)	Fees	$280
Materials Needed	• Notebook and writing materials • Other reading materials will be provided by lecturer	Course Instructor	Jan-Christoph Daniel
Course Outline	This course is an introduction to the history of narrative film and the key concepts in cinema studies. The course is structured chronologically and participants will move through film history from decade to decade, spanning over a century of moving image history. The focus will be on Western Cinema, alternating between European and U.S. American Cinema History. The goal for this course is to increase film literacy and to raise awareness for the impact of cinema on historical events and developments in society as well as understanding contemporary debates about theories of cinema. You will explore the key principles of film theory by analysing films, as well as working with texts on cinematic theories and film historical concepts. Background reading will include texts by film theorists, critics, directors and philosophers. A list with texts and film viewing requirements will be provided in the first session.
Who Should Attend?	Filmmakers, educators, film buffs, school teachers and professionals who work in the media industry.

Fine Arts

Acrylic Painting (Beginners)
Duration	5 Feb – 19 Mar 2010 (Every Fri)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Feb: 5, 12, 19, 26/ Mar: 5, 12, 19)	Fees	$420
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $90	Course Instructor	Sima Salehi Rahni
Course Outline	This workshop emphasises “working quickly” – you will be able to complete a few acrylic paintings during the course. The instructor uses a direct approach, which the impressionists called “Alla Prima,” or “all at once.” One of the goals of this workshop is to learn how to simplify and organise visual information to capture the essence of the moment. This workshop aims to be a motivating factor in discovering the joy in painting. Participants will begin to see differently: with the eyes of creative human beings. “The one who perceives differently is able to realise differently.” The instructor will be working with still life for reference and inspiration to capture and create intimate moments. You will produce unique and beautiful works of art, with a fresh and spontaneous feel. Technique, composition, colour and values will be addressed, you will learn how to make quick decisions and simplify for impact. The instructor will discuss colour relationships, details and forms. Expect demos, constructive class critiques by the instructor.
Who Should Attend?	Anyone who wants to learn how to paint.

Drawing using the Right Side of the Brain
Duration	22 Feb – 5 Apr 2010 (Every Mon)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Feb: 22/ Mar: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/ Apr: 5)	Fees	$420
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $30	Course Instructor	Susan Olij
Course Outline	This course is targeted to teach the fundamentals of drawing to anyone interested and committed to changing their belief system about their own ability to draw. This course exploits the idea of learning motivation of children, who learns best while playing. Learning while playing applies to an adult as much as it does to children, and we often forgot about this. In a world advancing in complexity, this workshop offers hands-on experience that will reveal that ‘education’ can be ‘entertaining’ and is often a very fulfilling combination. This workshop is aimed to provide Edutainment. It teaches serious drawing skills, using the right brain and participants will have fun at the same time. This course seeks to combine transformational approaches in educational psychology with fundamental techniques of drawing. It will encourage interaction, communications and group participation. This course is designed to loosen up rigid drawing and writing skills and to re-awake the right brain and increase a ‘feel good’ feeling, sense of accomplishment and confidence level. It is open to everyone interested to explore themselves through art. At the end of the seven weeks course, participants will have a new confidence in ’drawing’ and will be able to produce drawings that they are happy with, feel a sense of accomplishment and will shift their limiting belief system about their creative abilities. No prior drawing or art skills are necessary.
Who Should Attend?	Anyone who wants to overcome his/her fear of drawing.

Music

Practical Music-making for School Teachers
Duration	4 Feb – 11 Mar 2010 (Every Thu)	Time	7pm – 9pm
No. of Lessons	6 Lessons (Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25/ Mar: 4, 11)	Fees	$420
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course (to be purchased by participants): Approximately $20. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and will move barefooted (dance shoes are allowed)	Course Instructor	Mona Lim
Course Outline	This course is suitable for participants with no music background who are interested in acquiring skills in practical music-making for their schools, child-care centres, children or themselves. After the course, you will be able to use these ideas and methods to organise music activities for your schools, child-care centres, children or yourself.
Who Should Attend?	Professional teachers who are non-musicians OR participants who are interested in pursuing a Ministry of Education (MOE) teaching career in schools, child-care centres, etc.

Fundamentals of Music for Dancers and Theatre Practitioners
Duration	2 Feb – 16 Mar 2010 (Every Tue)	Time	7pm – 9pm
No. of Lessons	6 Lessons (Feb: 2, 9, 23/ Mar: 2, 9, 16)	Fees	$420
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course (to be purchased by participants): Approximately $20 Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and will move barefooted (dance shoes are allowed)	Course Instructor	Mona Lim
Course Outline	This course is suitable for dance and theatre participants with no music background who are interested in acquiring applied music skills in appreciating and understanding music and how this knowledge will enhance your musical understanding in supporting your profession. Learning Outcomes Participant will be able to: • Listen to music with better understanding • Familiarise themselves with music fundamentals After the course, your will be able to use these ideas and methods to “physicalise” music to support your dance/theatre profession as a dance or theatre artiste/teacher.
Who Should Attend?	Professional dancers/actors, dance/theatre instructors, dance/theatre graduates who are non musicians and are interested in acquiring new skills to enhance their profession.
Pre-requisites	Dance or Theatre Background. No music background required.

Theatre

Introduction to Musical Theatre (Beginners)
Duration	2 Feb – 23 Mar 2010 (Every Tue)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	7 Lessons (Feb: 2, 9, 23/ Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23)	Fees	$630
Materials Needed	Participants to be in comfortable clothing to enable easy movement.	Course Instructor	Nicole Stinton
Course Outline	The objectives of this course: • To be exposed to a range of traditional Musical Theatre works; • To develop primary skills in acting, singing, dancing and improvisation; and • To acquire basic historical and theoretical knowledge of Musical Theatre. Participants would explore the fundamentals of Musical Theatre through practical, fun exercises and repertoire with leading international musical theatre artist Nicole Stinton. You would learn vital foundation performance skills, techniques and knowledge of the genre. Each weekly workshop would be divided into three one hour sessions in: Acting, Singing and Dancing
Who Should Attend?	Students interested in auditioning for LASALLE Performing Arts Foundation or BA(Hons) Musical Theatre programme, professional actors/performers looking to increase their repertoire of skills and amateurs wanting to do and enjoy learning about musical theatre purely for fun.

Behind The Scenes - Backstage Support for Wardrobe in Theatre
Duration	5 Feb – 5 Mar 2010 (Every Fri)	Time	7pm – 10pm
No. of Lessons	5 Lessons (Feb: 5, 12, 19, 26/ Mar: 5)	Fees	$530
Materials Needed	To be advised on Day 1 of course. Cost of Materials (to be purchased by participants): Approx. $150	Course Instructor	Moira Coops
Course Outline	This is a basic course that will give you an insight into the entire backstage culture. For the passionate person with an interest in theatre you will learn: • Wardrobe Maintenance professional steaming ironing and handling of costumes presets and quick changes • How to read wardrobe plot • Assisting with makeup and wigs and hair pieces attaching false hair, eyelashes etc • Back stage behaviour and safety backstage, keeping calm, panicking actresses • Emergency sewing repairs and tricks of the trade, jewellery repairs • Organisational tools for: Bump in and Bump Out • Terminology – what does it all mean? This is a fascinating 15-hour introduction course to the world of theatre back stage you will have fun and learn some wonderful tricks of trade.
Who Should Attend?	Backstage support staffs working on production or in the theatre, stage crew, wardrobe assistants, theatre and dance students and those aspiring to work in this field.

Course Instructor’s Profile

Anja Landgraf

Anja Landgraf is a German-born fashion designer whose natural curiosity brought her to Singapore in 2004. Having participated in various international projects; she has also worked as a lecturer in fashion design at a local polytechnic until March 2006. She currently teaches part-time at LASALLE and is also the creative director of Stylemates Consulting, a fashion design and bespoke bridal wear consultancy.
Parts of her work can be viewed at www.stylematesconsulting.com.

Dr. Sian E. Jay

Anthropologist, teaching design and art related courses at various institutions.

Desmond Kon

Desmond Kon has edited more than 10 books and co-produced 3 audio books, several pro bono for non-profit organizations. His work in lifestyle journalism at 8 Days took him to Australia, France, Hong Kong and Spain, and saw him writing numerous stories, including features on Madonna, Björk and Morgan Freeman. Trained in publishing at Stanford University, with a masters in world religions from Harvard University and masters in creative writing from the University of Notre Dame, Desmond is a recipient of the Singapore Internationale Grant. He has been invited to read at the Singapore Writers Festival and Prague International Poetry Festival. Also working in clay, Desmondsculpts commemorative ceramic pieces for his Potter Poetics Collection, these works now housed in museums and private collections in India, the Netherlands, the UK and the US.

Jan-Christoph Daniel

Jan-Christoph Daniel is a documentary filmmaker, educator, film buff and avid traveller. He contributed to a number of international coproductions for German broadcaster ZDF, arte France, Discovery Networks Asia and Singapore’s MediaCorp. He has also worked for the reputable production house Oak 3 films and for NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media and chose Singapore as his permanent base in 2004. In 2006 he formed his own documentary prodbusiness Wanderjahr Films. Visit his website at www.wanderjahr-films.com

Moira Coops

Professional Make-up and Image Stylist, with over 20 years experience in television, film and stage production. Solid reputation in cutting edge make-up, styling techniques and expertise with a demonstrable track record combining years of training and documented project successes to deliver recognized client satisfaction.

Mona Lim

Mona is an experienced administrator and leader in the field of music education. In the early years of her career, she engaged extensively in teaching as well as arts performances. In recent years, she moved into leadership positions in leading academic institutions in Singapore. She was the Programme Leader for the Music Programme in the School of Contemporary Music in LASALLE in which she played a significant role in developing a range of musical genres such as Pop, Jazz, Classical and Ethnic. She has also been interviewed on radio 92.4 on her music composition as a woman composer in Singapore and also on behalf of LASALLE to promote the Music programme’s Piano Ensemble concert. She has also been involved in the Singapore Chingay event with musicians and performers from Singapore & Ireland. Mona is also serving on the Arts Consultative Panel for the Media Development Authority. Outside of work, Mona is an active participant in the Singapore arts scene. She volunteered to form and lead a music percussion group.

Nicole Stinton

Nicole Stinton performed professionally for many years as an actor and singer across Australia, as well as a Vocal Coach and Director for Vogue Entertainment, Spirit Productions, TVNetwork 7 and on various productions such as Les Miserables (2001). She’s taught Musical Theatre, Acting and Voice for over 15 years and holds a Graduate Diploma in Theatre/Music Education, a BA in Theatre and a Certificate in Classical Music, as well as a BA in Musical Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.Nicole has published four books on acting and theatre for students. She is currently pursuing an MBA in Production and Events Management through Deakin University. Nicole, now based in Singapore, works as a freelance Performer, Manager, Director and Vocal Coach with various organisations and productions. This includes LASALLE College of The Arts, 21st Century Performing Arts Festival (Malaysia), Escape Theatre, The Arts House and The Esplanade Theatres On The Bay. She is currently the Festival Director of Short+Sweet Singapore, and is the Founding Director of Arts company Stint on Stage. Nicole’s most recent performance was as the critically acclaimed Norma Cassidy in the musical Victor/Victoria at the Esplanade.

Pamela Fisher

Since graduating from the Nordoff Robbins Creative Music Therapy Center at the University Of Western Sydney, Pamela has gone on to work with various groups and individuals throughout the Asia Pacific Region. Specialising in working with babies, young children and adults with disabilities has given Pamela a chance to interact and ‘meet’ with people from many different backgrounds who are coping with various challenging conditions in their lives. This broad experience has helped Pamela to develop her expertise of being able to assess individual needs of a client. She then is able to prescribe and deliver a Music Therapy program that has clear and quantifiable results.

Pamela’s ability to collaboratively compose and improvise on many instruments has carved her a unique reputation of being able to meet the individual needs of each client/group within a single session.

Throughout her career Pamela has also featured in a broad range of professional musical acts and performances including bands such as Pyjama Party, Soul Juice, The Australian David Bowie Experience, The Australian Smooth Jazz Show and in 2000 performed for over 10,000 people at the South Western Sydney New Years Extravaganza together with her band The SuperModels.

Currently she is singing in a local covers band called “The Rogue Traders”.

Sima Salehi Rahni

Graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts with Bachelor (Hons) in Fine Arts in 2008 and currently studying full time in the Masters of Fine Art programme at LASALLE, with experience in various media such as painting, drawing, Video, photography and live performance.

Serene Loong

With more than 70 local and international awards including the coveted Cannes Gold Lion, Serene is currently the Associate Creative Director of Y&R, Singapore with 10 years of advertising experience.

Susan Olij

Susan Olij is a practicing visual artist with a background in Fashion and an MFA in Fine Arts. Her artworks have been exhibited in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. In 2008 she received a Merit award and Third prize in Photography at the Indonesian Heritage Society Art exhibition in Jakarta She is currently lecturing part-time at LASALLE whilst running Olij Studio, an artist-run art studio. Her multidiscipline art practice is driven by interest in cross cultural studies and theories of thought and belief systems. She is running this specialized course in Drawing, using the research and science of the Right Brain. Olij Studio is a platform for ongoing research in crosspollinating holistic approaches into human thought patterns especially on the subject of creativity.

More information on Olij Studio can be found in www.olijstudio.com

Suvi Pitkola

- OT & Music Therapist (Finland), M.Soc.Sc. (Australia)

Suvi is a certified Occupational Therapist and Music Therapist with a Masters degree in Counselling. She has worked with children, teenagers and their families since 1989 specializing in clients with multiple challenges in developmental, sensory, emotional and behavioural areas.

Suvi has a special interest in sensory integration and she has undertaken postgraduate training on SI through The University of Southern California (USA) and Liverpool University (UK), as well as participated in numerous workshops targeting sensory defensiveness, SI treatment for autistic children, the MORE and Floortime approaches. She is trained in administering the SIPT, The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests.

Besides SI, Suvi has a passion for music and sound. She has completed advanced training in SAMONAS sound therapy, Therapeutic Listening and TLP (The Listening Program) and combines these approaches with her SI treatment. Suvi travels the world as a Samonas trainer and supervisor. She is currently pursuing her PhD, researching the effectiveness of Samonas sound therapy in children with autism.

Since 1999, Suvi has worked as a director and co-owner of Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre that offers a variety of therapy services for children in Singapore. She also conducts hands-on music workshops for the Social Service Training Institute and gives regular talks on music therapy, sensory integration and autism for private organizations and schools.

Xin Li

Xin Li received his Bachalor in Arts (Psychology) degree from the University of Missouri, St Louis and his Masters in Counseling Psychology (Art Therapy) from Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado. In America, he has worked with the American-Asian community through his work in non-profit organizations for many years. In addition, he has also helped structure and facilitate youth summer camps between 1997 through 2003 in US. Li has worked with a variety of clients, both in the US mental health services and locally in Singapore.

He has run after school art programmes for teenage students, to develop their creativity and self-expression and has assisted in art support groups for patients recovering for Aphasia. He also has experience working with children of divorced families and adults interested in using art as a tool for healing and growth. He is currently working with a wider variety of clients as an art therapist in a family service centre in Singapore.