Beginners with little to no experience in digital creative software should take on this Short Course to learn the fundamentals of Affinity, a free professional design app that combines vector, pixel and layout tools in one platform. Through step-by-step instruction and guided practice, you will learn the essential tools, workflows, and concepts needed to navigate the software effectively. Skills are reinforced through short, hands-on creative projects that encourage experimentation and practical application. By the end of the course, you will: Design and export a small set of finished assets, including at least one poster, one postcard and a one-page flyer. …

Over four sessions, this course introduces learners to a selected piece of classical ballet repertoire performed in soft ballet shoes. Each session includes structured barre exercises, centre work to develop specific techniques and steps, and guided learning of the repertoire choreography. The variation planned for this run is the Peasant Pas female variation from Giselle. You will build confidence in your movement quality, musicality and coordination while gaining insight into how classical ballet choreography is constructed and performed. This course is suitable for dancers with at least six months to one year of consistent ballet training who are comfortable executing …

Transform your passion for fashion into engaging written communication with this comprehensive course designed for aspiring fashion writers, marketers and industry professionals. This course explores fashion storytelling across multiple platforms, helping you develop the skills to create compelling content for today’s digital and editorial landscape. You will build your unique writing voice while learning essential fashion writing skills in fashion journalism, brand storytelling, trend analysis and visual storytelling. The course also covers fashion marketing copywriting, social media content creation for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, and professional communication for fashion PR, including press releases and media pitches. Through practical …

Expand your oil painting skills and explore captivating portraiture techniques. Learners will have the opportunity to immerse in a rich tapestry of techniques and diverse approaches aimed at elevating the ability to capture the human form with depth and nuance. Whether you are a novice eager to explore the intricate art of portraiture or a seasoned artist seeking to enhance your skills, this course offers a supportive and inspiring environment for growth. The prerequisite for Level II is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who have had prior experience in portraiture drawing and/or oil painting are …

LASALLE is well known for its fine arts education, and oil painting is one of the College’s strongest fields of study. From the basics of Oil Painting I to more advanced techniques in Oil Painting III, develop a sense of light, composition and brush techniques as you find your own style. The prerequisite for Level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and above and have prior experience in oil painting are required to submit art works for trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are …

Discover the versatility of acrylic paint. Participants will explore pictorial composition, the key to getting the right shades and hues, creating textures, form and value through still life, landscape, portrait and figure painting with this richly coloured medium. The prerequisite for Level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and above and have prior experience in acrylic painting are required to submit art works for trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to start from Level I. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject …

Learn a variety of soft pastel drawing techniques that will give you a new appreciation of the medium. You will be guided step-by-step in the drawing techniques of layering and blending vibrant colours to achieve soft and interesting effects. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

This is the first of a two-part series designed to provide a broad overview of the history of architecture from the Neolithic period up to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. It will discuss the achievements and developments of European and Asian architecture, drawing parallels and comparisons to demonstrate how cultural, religious and historical factors determined the forms taken. It will also highlight the contributions made by specific architects to the development of architecture. The lectures will also discuss how architecture was often a two-way dialogue, especially after the European age of discovery when European architecture often adopted Asian features …

What is the source of impulse and action? Can we listen to what is ready to be spoken? Authentic movement is a technique used in dance movement therapy that offers participants an experiential way of finding movement in the body. Throughout the weeks, this course will focus on building movers’ trust in their body wisdom—where movement pathways become a bridge for self-knowledge, connection and response and possibly, healing.

Learn the techniques and nuances of Chinese ink painting to create your own traditional or contemporary art pieces. In this course, you will be introduced to the medium of Chinese ink, colour pigments, water and different brushes to create beautiful paintings of flowers, trees and scenery. A special emphasis will be placed on brush technique and composition. The prerequisite for Level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and above and have prior experience in Chinese ink painting are required to submit artworks for the trainer’s …

Get your hands on this approachable and beautiful medium and learn how to paint still life, streetscapes and landscapes. The prerequisite for Level II is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who have had prior experience in watercolour painting are required to submit art works for trainer’s review. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Use clay to form objects that are both functional and non-functional. Techniques covered in Level I include pinching, coiling and slab construction. Levels II and III focus on wheel-throwing techniques. The prerequisite for Level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and above and have prior experience in ceramics are required to submit artworks for the trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to start from Level I. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.