Short Courses

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 …

Loosen your rigid drawing habits and be trained in the principles of drawing techniques. Using a wide range of drawing materials for hands-on practice, dive into the world of drawing as a means of intense visual exploration. Individual and class guidance accommodates varying levels of drawing ability. Note: Classes may require you to observe a life nude model in drawing assignments. Applicants have to be strictly 18 years old and above. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

An introductory course to mystery and suspense writing that will span the history of the detective novel—from the golden age of detective fiction to the current trends in Grip Lit. It will cover the general narrative fundamentals of writing fiction as well as consider those requisite for mystery and suspense writing. You will get to learn techniques regarding plot as well as consider character development and style. By the end of the course, you should be confident to generate a main idea for a novel as well as its protagonists. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with …

Learn the techniques and styles used for coloured pencil rendering. Explore various applications of shading and mark-making using coloured pencils and other complementary drawing media. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Develop your voice, body and imagination as a performer through practical exercises. You will practise acting techniques, respond to scripts and develop collaborative performance skills as you work on a variety of scenes. This course will help you to recognise and free up habitual patterns that impede flexibility and expression. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Spark your creativity by exploring and experiencing a whole wide range of mixed media styles and painting techniques. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Expand your creative drawing skills with an intriguing dry art medium. Charcoal has unique characteristics that will help you discover your creativity through bold strokes, intricate marks and blending. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Fans of children’s literature—learn how to transpose your love of the imaginative world of little ones’ books into actual writing. Children’s literature opens up and taps into a variety of key skills in creative writing, such as visual literacy, characterisation, storytelling, poetry and voice. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

As in all good writing, travel writing is far more than a sequential account in prose. Learn techniques from other literary genres to make your travel writing come alive on the page. Key literary techniques like voice, dialogue, pace, narrative arc and humour will be showcased to commence and improve your travel writing.

An introductory writing workshop for people interested in, but new to, writing for film and television. Many are more familiar with cinematic or televisual stories than any other art, yet too few try to tell stories in these pervasive media. The prerequisite for Level II is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and have prior experience in screenwriting are required to submit writing portfolio for trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to start from Level I. Creative Writing: Screenwriting II If you wish to be notified of …