Lianhe Zaobao explores what the first cohort of students of the University of the Arts Singapore — formed by an alliance between LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts — are looking forward to.
Lianhe Zaobao: Young people enrol in the new University of the Arts Singapore to pursue artistic dreams and passion
Lianhe Zaobao: Suffering from eye disease and losing a loved one, she turned grief into paintings and successfully graduated
832 graduates received their Diplomas, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Master’s degrees at LASALLE’s 38th Convocation ceremony on 2 August.
Tamil Murasu: Innovative fusion of lifestyle elements in fashion design
Ponni Ashok, who graduated with a BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles, created for her graduation collection a range of garments made using upcycled saris, inspired by the back of trucks in India.
Tamil Murasu spoke with Ponni ahead of LASALLE’s 38th Convocation ceremony to find out more about her design philosophy and her plans following graduation.
The Straits Times: Diversity calling
The new University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), formed by an alliance between LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, is welcoming its first batch of undergraduates from a diverse range of academic and artistic backgrounds this year.
“The diversity of our incoming cohort and the high level of interest show that more Singaporeans are embracing the relevance of an arts and design education,” said LASALLE President, Professor Steve Dixon.
Media release: LASALLE College of the Arts’ 38th Convocation — celebrating the next generation of artists and cultural leaders
832 graduates from LASALLE College of the Arts received their Diplomas, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Master’s degrees at a Convocation ceremony held at the Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre on 2 August. 16 graduates from the Class of 2024 also received the LASALLE Award for Academic Excellence, awarded to the top students in the cohort.