Short Courses

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 …

Do you have a love for fashion? Would you like to create your very own fashion line? Learn basic fashion illustration techniques using a variety of media such as markers, colour pencils, ink and pastels. 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 fashion illustration are required to submit art works for the trainer’s review.

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.

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 …

The class will look at the essential principles that must be applied to write for the visual mediums of film and television. The syllabus will include originality, dramatic elements of a story, modern three- and four-act structures, the dramatic primacy of conflict and opposition, as well as theme and meaning. The class will also examine the similarities and differences between film and TV, multi-episodic story and character arcs in TV series, and script practices to avoid. Participants will create and write a short film script to help develop their technical writing skills, a short film script will be created and …

Be introduced to coloured pencil rendering techniques and learn about colour theory, optical mixing and compositional techniques. Explore the themes of still-life and portraits and learn to apply various shading and mark-making techniques using a limited colour palette and other complementary drawing media. This course is suitable for beginners and especially recommended for participants who have completed The Art of Coloured Pencil: An Introduction course.

Embark on a visual journey as we explore the art and techniques of mobile photography, tailored specifically for avid travellers. ’Capturing Wanderlust’ is a comprehensive course designed to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to elevate their travel memories through the lens of a mobile device. In this course, participants will learn to harness the full potential of their smartphones to create stunning and evocative travel photos. We will delve into the principles of composition, lighting and storytelling to capture the essence of each destination – from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. This will happen through hands-on exercises, …