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.

This foundational course explores the historical evolution and cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy, tracing its origins from ancient China to its modern influence on artistic expression.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how this revered art form developed through different dynasties, studying iconic calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi and Zhang Xu and their contributions to various script styles.

Hands-on sessions will introduce the Four Treasures of the Study—brush, ink, inkstone and rice paper—allowing students to practice fundamental brush techniques and master different script styles, including Seal Script (篆书), Clerical Script (隶书), Regular Script (楷书), Running Script (行 书) and Cursive Script (草书).

This course offers an immersive experience of the timeless elegance of Chinese calligraphy, whether for artistic pursuit or deeper cultural appreciation.

Through step-by-step instruction and guided practice, you will learn the essential tools, workflows, and concepts needed to navigate the software effectively.

Skills are reinforced through short, hands-on creative projects that encourage experimentation and practical application. By the end of the course, you will:

• Design and export a small set of finished assets, including at least one poster, one postcard and a one-page flyer.
• Produce one simple mock-up image (for example, a T-shirt, postcard or flyer in context).
• Complete a personal mini project such as a basic brand set (logo, postcard, flyer + mock-up) or a short zine/poster series using mixed vector and pixel techniques.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants a clear, supportive introduction to digital creativity without the overwhelm of separate, more complex software.

Through mindfulness practices such as meditation, gentle movement and group sharing, you will learn to manage stress and daily challenges with greater calm and clarity.

Over the duration of the course, you will take on weekly sessions and a retreat, experiencing a structured way to cultivate mindfulness skills that improve focus, creativity and relationships. Open to individuals from all backgrounds, this course provides a supportive environment for personal growth and self-awareness.

It includes architecture (monuments and sites considered valuable from the point of view of history, art or science), physical objects (considered important for archaeology, prehistory, history, literature, art or science) and practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills—and items and cultural spaces associated with them—that communities, groups and individuals recognise as culturally important to them.

In this course, we will examine how the law is used to safeguard cultural heritage. We will look at the use of law to safeguard tangible cultural property such as heritage sites, archaeological relics and modern artefacts, both during peacetime and in situations of armed conflict and intangible cultural heritage.

Issues that will be considered include legal schemes to safeguard built and natural heritage, the collection and display of human remains, the problem of stolen and illegally exported cultural objects, and whether artefacts which are not stolen should nonetheless be returned to their countries of origin.

These topics will be useful to those who may volunteer or work in contexts dealing with cultural heritage, such as art galleries, auction houses and museums, as well as in supporting communities to preserve and promote their intangible cultural heritage.

You are not required to have any previous knowledge of law to take this module.

This is an introductory course that explores Japan’s rich artistic heritage from the pre-modern to the modern period.

Lectures and discussions will examine the cultural, historical and aesthetic contexts that shaped Japan’s traditions and its enduring influence. We will primarily discuss examples of visual culture, ranging from Jōmon pottery and Buddhist sculpture to opulent folding screens, Tale of Genji scrolls, Zen painting, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e prints, and the pop art of Murakami and Yayoi Kusama.

There will also be some discussion of performing arts and architecture. Whether you are new to Japanese art and culture or have travelled there extensively, the course offers fresh insights to deepen your understanding of Japan as you plan your upcoming trip.

It is designed to help learners develop sustainable mindfulness practices that support mental well-being, emotional resilience and greater self-awareness in daily life. Drawing on principles of cognitive therapy and mindfulness meditation, it provides practical skills for recognising habitual patterns of mind, managing stress and responding more skilfully to life’s challenges.

Through guided meditations, gentle movement, cognitive exercises, group dialogue and daily home practice, you will gain practical tools to recognise unhelpful thought patterns, respond more skilfully to challenging emotions, and build resilience that supports long-term emotional balance and overall mental health. While it is not intended as a substitute for medical or psychological treatment of acute mental health conditions, the course can be a valuable complement to ongoing self-care.

Note: While enrolling in this course, you will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire before attending a short pre-course interview. This questionnaire helps the instructor learn about you, your current situation, and what you hope to gain from the course. The pre-course interview is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the course, ensure it is a good fit for you, and clarify expectations. The interview is informal and confidential, lasting around 10 to 20 minutes and held online or over the phone.

Mechanics—the nuts and bolts of how we write—and intentions—reason and purpose—matter equally when approaching a text with an editing eye. Lessons and discussion points are focused around the craft of reading and writing. We will look at how being a good editor requires a combination of distance and closeness, and how this translates into your writing life.

Each week, a new topic will be introduced with examples to read and discuss. Participants can gain a deeper view into style, syntax and meaning every session by being exposed to a variety of writing.

Through readings ranging from classical poetry to contemporary works, you will examine how poetic traditions have evolved, both building on established structures and breaking convention to create new forms of expression.

Each session features guided discussions, readings and writing exercises that encourage you to explore how poetry uses sound, imagery, movement and space to convey meaning. Inspired by works such as Billy Collins’ Introduction to Poetry, the course invites you to approach poetry with curiosity, creativity and openness.

Weekly assignments will provide opportunities to write and share original poems. As reading aloud is central to understanding rhythm and sound, you will also practice presenting and discussing your work in a supportive environment. By the end of the course, you will develop a deeper appreciation for poetic forms and greater confidence in your own poetic expression.