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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
Oil Painting I – VI
7 Feb–4 Apr 2026

LASALLE is well known for its fine arts education, and oil painting is one of the College’s strongest fields of study. From the basics of Oil Painting I to more advanced techniques in Oil Painting III, develop a sense of light, composition and brush techniques as you find your own style. The prerequisite for Level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and above and have prior experience in oil painting are required to submit art works for trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are …

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Short Courses
Travel Sketching @Georgetown Penang With Susan Olij (4 Days 3 Nights)
6–9 Feb 2026

This is an intermediate course for participants who have attended the Travel Sketching Short Course and want to travel to destinations in Southeast Asia to practise their techniques and skills on location and gain experience as a travelling artist. Day 1 Arrive at Penang Sketch walk briefing and overview of course Day 2 Explore Little India and Love Lane, within George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage site Sketch walk I workshop: Breakfast at Little India Sketch walk II workshop: Strolling along Love Lane Day 3 Discover the Clan Jetties in Penang Sketch walk III workshop: Chew Jetty and the floating villages …

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Short Courses
Drawing: An Introduction
3 Feb–28 Apr 2026

Loosen your rigid drawing habits and be trained in the principles of drawing techniques. Using a wide range of drawing materials for hands-on practice, dive into the world of drawing as a means of intense visual exploration. Individual and class guidance accommodates varying levels of drawing ability. Note: Classes may require you to observe a life nude model in drawing assignments. Applicants have to be strictly 18 years old and above. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

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Short Courses
Botanical Drawing & Painting I & II
14 Jan–11 Mar 2026

Learn to create an aesthetically pleasing work of botanical art. You will practise line drawing, proportions and tonal studies to capture the essence of a plant. Lessons include relevant drawing demonstrations and a range of drawing techniques that includes observational study, contour drawing, capturing details, compositional studies and tonal value. 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 botanical drawing and painting are required to submit artworks for the trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to start from …

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Short Courses
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
20 Dec 2025–24 Jan 2026

Urban sketching is all about drawing on location, whether indoors or out, and capturing scenes from direct observation. Sketching outdoors can be challenging, requiring adaptation to environmental and weather conditions. This course is an introduction to the basics of urban sketching with watercolours, helping you to embrace the joy and spontaneity of creating art outdoors. Learn essential techniques, overcome challenges and experience the joy of painting on location. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

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Youth Courses
Acrylic Painting (12–18 years old)
8–12 Dec 2025

Introduce to new activities and explore different painting project. Join our acrylic painting class and discover the versatility of this richly coloured medium. Learn how artists communicate their ideas through acrylic painting, colour, texture, shape and gestural mark-making.

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Short Courses
User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI): An Accelerated Programme
8–13 Dec 2025

In today’s context, the experience of technology is becoming increasingly complex. Organisations are beginning to recognise the need to hire UX or UI designers to design user experience for their brands and products. The complexity places UX designers in a unique position to work across many sectors, while offering opportunities to collaborate with others to solve user problems. Come discover the techniques and tools needed to design functional and useful mobile applications or websites. Get introduced to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, as you progress incrementally through the course. The task project is designed to serve as an eventual …

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Short Courses
Introduction to 3D Animation
1–3 Dec 2025

Learn the basic skills in modelling, lighting and animation specifically for environment and characters. Using MAYA software, you will be introduced to polygon modelling and texturing to create rigging systems (controls) to animate a short film. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Introduction to 3D Animation
Youth Courses
Introduction to 3D Animation
1–3 Dec 2025

Learn the basic skills in modelling, lighting and animation specifically for environment and characters. Using MAYA software, you will be introduced to polygon modelling and texturing to create rigging systems (controls) to animate a short film. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

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Youth Courses
Sketching and Drawing (12–18 years old)
1–5 Dec 2025

It’s never too early to start. Join us to learn the techniques and explore the wide range of sketching and drawing skills. Explore various applications of shading and mark-making using coloured pencils and other complementary dry drawing media.

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Youth Courses
Watercolour Painting (12–18 years old)
1–5 Dec 2025

No two courses are the same. Students are free to experiment and create their own unique pieces of work. Students can explore their creativity, develop their work and build their confidence, all while making new friends.

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Short Courses
Acting
25 Nov–11 Dec 2025

Develop your voice, body and imagination as a performer through practical exercises. You will practise acting techniques, respond to scripts and develop collaborative performance skills as you work on a variety of scenes. This course will help you to recognise and free up habitual patterns that impede flexibility and expression. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.