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From short workshops to in-depth training, LASALLE’s wide range of Short Courses are designed to help you gain new skills, explore creative interests and grow with guidance from experienced instructors. Courses are offered at convenient times and conducted in person or online.

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Short Courses
Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve
22 Sep–17 Nov 2025

Learn to colour grade like a pro with our comprehensive DaVinci Resolve course, using the industry-standard software trusted by top filmmakers and editors. This comprehensive course, led by an experienced colourist with 15 years of post-production experience, will guide you through every step of the colour grading process. From basic colour theory to advanced techniques like compositing colour effects and adjusting grades across timelines, gain the skills to elevate your video projects. Learn to work efficiently with node-based workflows, match shots seamlessly and export your projects in various formats. By the end of the course, you will be confident in …

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Youth Courses
Foundations of Music I & II
13 Sep–11 Oct 2025

Develop and expand your knowledge of music performance skills. Learn how to read music scores, as well as sight read. This course helps to extend your ability to recognise music styles, rhythms and keys, developing a solid music theory foundation to support your music skills. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Foundations of Music (Youth)
Short Courses
Foundations of Music I & II
13 Sep–11 Oct 2025

Develop and expand your knowledge of music performance skills. Learn how to read music scores, as well as sight read. This course helps to extend your ability to recognise music styles, rhythms and keys, developing a solid music theory foundation to support your music skills. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Foundations of Music (Youth)
Short Courses
Pattern Making & Sewing Techniques of Top, Skirt, Pants, Dress and Jacket
13–20 Sep 2025

From basic sewing techniques to accurate pattern making and construction skills, this course will show you how to make a top, skirt, pants, dress and women’s jacket from start to finish. Learn to draft and adapt your patterns to create different styles of high quality tops, skirts, pants, dresses and jackets that look professional. Note: Unit 1 is a compulsory complimentary unit that you are required to attend when signing up for Pattern Making & Sewing: Techniques of Top, Skirt, Pants, Dress and Jacket. Applicants with no prior experience in sewing and pattern making are encouraged to start from units …

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Short Courses
Travel Sketching I & II
10 Sep–11 Oct 2025

See Singapore through a travel drawing eye. Travel sketching is a new and deeper way to engage with your environment within any city or country you visit. Learn basic skills and easy techniques that can be used during your travels with travelling sketch artist Susan Olij. Note: This is a blended-learning course, a combination of online and face-to-face learning. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

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Short Courses
Ceramics: Raku
6–20 Sep 2025

Take your ceramics to the next level with our three-week raku exploration. This course delves into the exciting world of raku firing, creating stunning pieces with unpredictable, smoky beauty. Prior clay-building experience required. Master glazes, reduction techniques, and witness the magic of raku first-hand raku-fired treasures.

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Short Courses
Charcoal Drawing Landscape
6 Sep–25 Oct 2025

This course is designed to immerse students in the art of creating large-scale landscape charcoal drawings. Charcoal is a versatile and expressive medium that allows artists to capture the grandeur and beauty of the natural world on a substantial scale. Throughout the course, students will explore various techniques and concepts that will develop their skills in creating impressive landscape drawings with charcoal. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

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Short Courses
Mixed Media Painting: An Introduction
6 Sep–8 Nov 2025

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.

Mixed Media Painting I & II
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Realism in Charcoal Drawing: Nature
6 Sep–25 Oct 2025

Step into the captivating world of charcoal drawing and delve into its intricate techniques through a comprehensive course. This course not only teaches the foundational skills of charcoal drawing but also provides the knowledge and expertise necessary for an introduction to fine arts. Uncover the beauty and power of charcoal as a medium in this immersive course. Drawing inspiration from realist traditions, this course focuses on fundamental techniques that form the building blocks of charcoal drawing. By emphasising these essential skills, participants will develop a strong foundation in the art form and gain a deeper understanding of its principles. The …

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Short Courses
Baroque Art
4 Sep–18 Oct 2025

This course examines the social, cultural and political contexts which allowed Baroque art to emerge and flourish. The Reformation and Counter-Reformation and how they influenced Baroque art in Protestant and Catholic countries will be highlighted in this course. Participants will discuss the emergence of the art market as artists became entrepreneurs with their products in great demand as capitalism developed, aided by the patronage of civic groups. Genres such as landscape, still life and genre scenes popularised in the Baroque, architecture and sculpture will be discussed. Some of the greatest artists who ever lived, such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Hals, Rembrandt, …

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Creative Writing: Non-Fiction I, II & III
4 Sep–23 Oct 2025

An exploration of the fascinating possibilities (both artistic and commercial) in creative non-fiction. A very elastic genre with many sub-specialities, this introductory writing course is for those who are interested in writing creative non-fiction, which includes the memoir, personal essay (‘the lyric essay’), travel writing, reportage, comic writing, narrative history and other sub-genres. 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 non-fiction writing are required to submit their writing portfolio for the trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged …

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Portraiture Drawing and Painting I & II
4 Sep–6 Nov 2025

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 …

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