Short Courses

This is a craft-based photography training course where film will be used as an experiential learning tool. This course is a chance for budding photographers to learn to slow down, build confidence in manual shooting, train their exposure judgment, develop strong composition habits and teach visual discipline. You are to bring 10 digital photos to the first class that you think represent your photography. This course does not teach darkroom development.

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 course on fashion styling is designed for working professionals and individuals interested in enhancing their employability and career prospects in areas such as fashion retailing, visual merchandising, buying, content creation, advertising, branding, public relations and event organisation. You will learn the fundamentals of fashion imaging—covering fabric, design, tailoring, fit, proportion, colour schematics, and trend analysis—supported by an introduction to fashion history and styling. You will also learn trend reporting, how to analyse top fashion collections and train in the latest styling techniques for online and print media and personal branding. Through weekly assignments and consultations, you will be guided …

This writing course builds on the foundations introduced in Writing 101, guiding you to deepen your understanding of language, structure and personal voice. Through the exploration of diverse writing forms—including essays, fiction, prose poetry and experimental or hybrid works—you will examine how meaning is shaped through style, structure and intention. Each session introduces key aspects of effective writing such as clarity of expression, grammar and sentence flow, transitions, editing techniques, pacing and narrative voice. You will engage in guided discussions, close reading of selected texts and weekly writing exercises designed to refine your craft and strengthen your authorial voice. Regular …

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 …

Over four sessions, this course introduces learners to a selected piece of classical ballet repertoire performed in soft ballet. Each session includes structured barres exercises, centre work to develop specific techniques and steps, and guided learning of the repertoire choreography. 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 basic ballet combinations.

These drama classes go beyond just performance, and encompass creativity where students are encouraged to explore new ideas for both the stage and real life. Students will apply their creative and critical thinking skills to solve different problems within a dramatic scenario. They will practice using physical and vocal expressions to convey their emotions during performances in front of an audience. This will give students confidence and a sense of identity, valuable in all areas of their lives beyond the stage. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to work individually, in pairs and in groups, helping them develop …

Why do products look so good in photographs? Learn the techniques and technicalities of studio product photography, from lighting to product placement and composition. Understand the fundamental principles and challenges of product photography and how to use a full range of studio equipment, while exploring how different products respond to different types of light.  

Learn to be more aware of your body in space and how to move with different dynamics in classes that focus on bodily release, organic movement and the connection between your centre and extremities. Classes progress weekly, and will provide you with approaches and techniques that build your core strength, posture, flexibility and musicality. Each session includes time on the floor (to focus on alignment and strength), movement (through travelling steps and jumps) and balance (curving with your body and shifting your weight). You will also tackle handstands and go upside-down. Every class ends with a short choreographed piece. For …

Trace the development of Singapore art from the arrival of Chinese migrants that culminated in the Nanyang art movement to the rise of modern art in the 1960s and 1970s and the emergence of contemporary art in the late 1980s. Organised as a two-part series of lectures with an accompanying field trip, this course will introduce participants to the rich history of Singapore art from the early 20th century to the 1990s. It will highlight notable artists, art movements and artworks that have defined Singapore’s art history. There will also be a field trip to learn more about Singapore’s art …

This course acquaints learners with the artistic language and conventions employed by Italian Renaissance artists, especially in the realm of painting. Learners will discover the context and knowledge required to understand the time-specific allegories, visual puns, signs and symbols of an Italian Renaissance painting, enhancing their intellectual and visual experience of the art. Rather than taking a chronological approach, this course will focus on specific themes and genres to discuss and illustrate the “secret” language used by Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Fra Angelico, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Titian. There will also be a session where claims in …

  From generating visual concepts to illustrating designs on paper, take your jewellery idea to the next level with this course. Learn basic jewellery sketching and drawing techniques using colour pencils and artist gouache to illustrate gold, silver, diamonds and gemstones. 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 jewellery illustration are required to submit artworks for the trainer’s review. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.