Short Courses

Explore the great architectural monuments and art of Southeast Asia with a focus on Indonesia and Cambodia. This course will survey the ideas, philosophies, literature and religious beliefs that shaped artistic development and achievement in the region. Learn more about some of the most powerful and culturally rich kingdoms and empires led by local rulers who styled themselves as god-kings (dewa-rajas) following their conversion to Hinduism and/or Buddhism.

Fashion evolves, but the principles of pattern-making and cutting generally remain essentially unchanged. Join us and learn the craft of making a paper plan or template for a garment. This course helps to strengthen your foundation in self-drafted patterns from individual measurements that can be applied to varying fashion styles. The course does not involve sewing. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

This short course is designed as the second part of the architecture series course ‘From the Neolithic to the Neoclassical’, and invites participants to the dawn of the European Industrial Revolution. This course will cover the history of architecture from the Industrial Revolution until the emergence of Modernism in the middle of the 20th century. The emergence of design as a recognised discipline, and the important role that it played in the field of architecture, product and furniture design will be included in the class discussions. Participants will discuss the achievements and developments of Western and Asian architecture side-by-side and …

Gain basic skills in video editing with DaVinci resolve software. Participants will be introduced to the theory and techniques of creative film editing and learn how to be competent with video editing. At the end of the course, you will learn how to edit videos from various sources and create short video montages. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Create beautiful artwork in style, without the messiness used in traditional painting. Learn the basic foundations of inking your own digital drawing composition with precision control of brushwork, with the user-friendly and easily accessible Krita digital drawing software.

Learn the basic skills in modelling, lighting and animation specifically for environment and characters. Using MAYA software, you will be introduced to polygon modelling and texturing to create rigging systems (controls) to animate a short film. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Learn the basic skills in creating backgrounds, simple characters and animation. Using Krita software, you will create a series of animation exercises incorporating basic animation principles to produce a short animated sequence.

Explore the important role mythology played as a form of storytelling that passes down values and cultural norms through art. Myths and legends play an enormous role in the imagination, identity and belief systems of cultures all over the world. The lectures and discussions will examine why myths are so integral to culture, as well as why they continue to capture the human imagination through their portrayal in a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, theatre, dance and film.

Dive into the enchanting world of children’s book illustration with award-winning author and illustrator Quek Hong Shin. This hands-on course unlocks the creative process of crafting captivating picture books. Learn essential skills like drawing, composition, character design, and storyboarding. Embrace both traditional and digital illustration techniques, mastering the tools to bring your vision to life. Gain valuable insights from Hong Shin’s experience in Singapore’s Kid Lit scene. This course is perfect for aspiring illustrators, writers wanting to add visual power to their stories, and anyone passionate about picture books. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short …

In today’s context, the experience of technology is becoming increasingly complex. Organisations are beginning to recognise the need to hire UX or UI designers to design user experience for their brands and products. The complexity places UX designers in a unique position to work across many sectors, while offering opportunities to collaborate with others to solve user problems. Come discover the techniques and tools needed to design functional and useful mobile applications or websites. Get introduced to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, as you progress incrementally through the course. The task project is designed to serve as an eventual …