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LASALLE PROSPECTUS

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005/ABOUT LASALLE 009/WHY LASALLE 011/INTEGRATED ARTS CAMPUS 013/BEST OF BOTH WORLDS 015/THE WIN-WIN FACTOR 016/A-LUMINARIES 019/WHY SINGAPORE? 021/HOW TO GET TO LASALLE

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 024/DESIGN COMMUNICATION 025/FASHION 026/INTERIOR DESIGN 027/PRODUCT DESIGN 028/FINE ARTS 029/ANIMATION 030/BROADCAST MEDIA 031/AUDIO PRODUCTION 032/DANCE 033/MUSIC 034/PERFORMANCE 035/TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) PROGRAMMES 039/DESIGN COMMUNICATION 041/FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES 043/FASHION MEDIA AND INDUSTRIES 045/INTERIOR DESIGN 047/PRODUCT DESIGN 049/FINE ARTS 051/ANIMATION ART 053/FILM 055/ACTING 057/DANCE 059/MUSIC 061/MUSICAL THEATRE 063/ARTS MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES 067/FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN VISUAL ARTS 069/ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

ADMISSIONS 072/HOW TO APPLY 073/APPLICATION FEES 074/ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 077/CREATIVE PORTFOLIO/AUDITION REQUIREMENTS & WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS 086/TUITION FEES 088/SCHOLARSHIPS 090/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 092/PRIVATE EDUCATION ACT 093/REFUND POLICY 094/SUPPORTING DOCUMENT CHECKLIST 095/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 096/FIND OUT MORE LASALLE PROSPECTUS 00303

“A Renaissance City Plan was conceptualised to enable Singapore to become a global arts city with strong inter-cultural bonds and a distinct national identity. Today, a decade later, there have indeed been dramatic changes in our skyline and there is a vast array of arts and cultural activities. This year, London-based magazine, Monocle, ranks Singapore as 15th most liveable city in the world. Singapore is now perceived as exciting, creative, and buzzing with opportunities for living it up and creative work.” Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, at the Art Elective Programme Exhibition Opening Ceremony 2011, 4 August 2011

005 ABOUT LASALLE

009 WHY LASALLE

011 INTEGRATED ARTS CAMPUS

013 BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

016 THE WIN-WIN FACTOR

020 A-LUMINARIES

021 WHY SINGAPORE?

023 HOW TO GET TO LASALLE LASALLE PROSPECTUS 005 ABOUT LASALLE

LASALLE College of the Arts was founded by Brother Programmes & Awards Joseph McNally – a De La Salle educator who was also a LASALLE offers a comprehensive range of programmes pioneer of creative arts education in Singapore – in 1984. specialising in the disciplines of Arts Management, Design, Fine Arts, Film, Media Arts, Dance, Music, and LASALLE is a specialist tertiary institution leading Theatre. Students can look forward to graduating with contemporary arts education in fine art, design, the award of a Diploma, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) media, and performing arts in the Asia Pacific. or a Master of Arts in their respective specialisations. The LASALLE name is associated with progress, Contemporary Focus quality, and uncompromising standards in creative With an emphasis on contemporary practice and arts education. It is a reputation built from a strong research, our teaching philosophy emphasises track record of nurturing some of Singapore’s leading idea generation and new interpretations of creative creative talents, who have formed the backbone of “This LASALLE-Goldsmiths partnership is another step disciplines. Our students’ ideas and creativity set them the creative industries locally and regionally. forward. Goldsmiths, University of London is one of the apart as they emerge as reflective practitioners in the top universities in the world for Arts and Humanities, Our Purpose, Ambition, Values industry. and LASALLE can develop its faculty and arts research LASALLE exists … capabilities through this partnership with Goldsmiths. Research by Practice: The partnership will enhance the opportunities for our • for the education of students; A 21st Century Approach budding arts talents.” All research starts with ideas. More than two decades • for the enrichment of art; Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, at the after its humble beginnings, LASALLE can look back on a signing ceremony between LASALLE College of the • for the promotion of artistic communication; long tradition of practice-led research in art and design. Arts and Goldsmiths, University of London, The impressive list of successful LASALLE alumni, held on 29 February 2012 • for the cultural and economic wellbeing of Singapore. who were prominently involved in shaping Singapore’s arts scene, attest to the institution’s strength in LASALLE will become … providing an appropriate academic environment for • one of the world’s premier educational the creation of novel ideas and new knowledge. institutions for contemporary intercultural LASALLE values the professional practice of all full- study of diverse artistic traditions; time and part-time staff as one of its most important • the leading Asian educational institution assets. Our unique college environment is formed by for contemporary creativity in the arts; a faculty of Singaporean and international artists and educators, originating from more than 20 countries • a highly valued educational resource for worldwide. Many are renowned experts in their areas Singapore’s creative industries; and actively involved in exhibitions, conferences, and • a major artistic reservoir for local communities; performances. The incorporation of their respective expertise in course delivery closely relates teaching and • centred on the student experience. learning to a broad range of theoretical and intellectual concerns in contemporary art and design practice. LASALLE values … Hence, students are constantly exposed to first- • the ability of art to communicate hand experience in current research practices, across cultures and geography; leading to the acquiring of a wide set of knowledge • the power of education and research to and skills by the time they graduate. These skills enlighten the individual and society; enable them to successfully adjust to the multi- faceted demands of the creative industries. • the preparation of graduates for sustained employment; As a Singaporean institution for tertiary arts education, positioned at the crossroads of diverse • the opportunity to create new art by cultures within a multi-ethnic society, LASALLE transcending traditional subject boundaries; aims to add a distinctive Singaporean viewpoint • the disciplined freedom of artists; to the ongoing debate on repositioning artistic practice in a post-industrialised society. • the communication of truth beyond words. LASALLE PROSPECTUS 007

“At the heart of both institutions is a belief in providing an innovative educational experience through creative and intellectually rigorous thinking and practice.” In the context of the fast growing economic, political Arts celebrities who have stepped through our doors, Mr Christopher Jonas CBE, Chairman and cultural importance of Asia, there is a need inspiring and mentored students and guests alike, of Goldsmiths Council, at the signing to redefine formerly familiar notions of “East and include American pop artist Frank Stella, British ® ceremony between LASALLE College of West”, “Tradition and Contemporary”, in relation sculptor Antony Gormley, Oscar award-winning 1st the Arts and Goldsmiths, University of to artistic practice in the 2 Century. Singapore in producer Lord David Puttnam, Irek Mukhamedov of London, held on 29 February 2012 particular, with ambitious plans for its future in a the Bolshoi Ballet, new media guru Lev Manovich, post-industrialised world, is in a prime position to fashion authorities Colin McDowell, ck Calvin Klein’s take a lead role in this long overdue paradigm shift. Kevin Carrigan and Matthew Williamson, revolutionary Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, production designer The main focus of LASALLE’s Research Committee is to Grant Major (Lord of the Rings), and animator-producer meet the complex demands for practice-led research David Sproxton (Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run). in the context of tertiary arts education, and to identify areas of research in arts-related content, technology, Partner Institution and infrastructure, in which LASALLE should engage. LASALLE is a partner institution of Goldsmiths, The institutional framework for the facilitation of University of London, renowned for having a research encompasses various approaches, such as creative and innovative approach to the teaching of and research in the arts. Goldsmiths has • providing continuous support for faculty in their approved LASALLE as an appropriate tertiary professional practice, ranging from professional institution in Singapore to offer degree programmes leave for the realisation of particular projects leading to validated awards of Goldsmiths. to financial assistance of PhD studies, All degree programmes offered at LASALLE have • allocating of funds for art-related research deemed been designed and developed by LASALLE to fulfil to strengthen LASALLE’s reputation and recognition the needs of the creative industries in Singapore as an arts institution of international standing, and and beyond. These programmes have been validated • establishing strong links between tertiary education through a process of external peer review by and research practice by encouraging research Goldsmiths as being of an appropriate standard proposals arising from postgraduate studies. and quality to lead to a Goldsmiths award.

The essential capacity to collate, communicate, and Government Support disseminate knowledge and expertise to students, As part of the government’s plans to upgrade arts as well as to the wider community in Singapore, will education in Singapore, LASALLE is a recipient increasingly be valued in LASALLE’s research scheme. of financial support from Ministry of Education (MOE) for both Diploma and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Capitalising on best practices in generating manifold programmes. Eligible students are entitled to subsidised novel ideas, and on the unique opportunities that fees through the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme. an integrated arts campus can offer, LASALLE aims to assume a significant role in Singapore for Constitution practice-led research in visual and performing arts, As a private, non-profit arts institution, LASALLE as well as in arts education in a global culture. College of the Arts is a registered Institute of Public Character and operates autonomously under the Specialist Mentors constitution of LASALLE College of the Arts Limited. Students are mentored by international faculty who span a breadth of creative professions from designers and painters to actors, composers, dancers, directors, interactive artists, curators, and many more. Collectively, they represent an international career portfolio with organisations including ZKM Centre for Art and Media, CILECT (International Association of Film and Television Schools), The Esplanade Co Ltd, Glasgow School of Art, National Arts Council of Singapore, ESMOD, National Institute of Dramatic Art, New York University, and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. LASALLE PROSPECTUS 009 WHY LASALLE

The city campus represented Singapore at the 2004 Venice Architectural Biennale in Italy, received the Singapore Institute of Architects’ Building of the Year 2008 award, and was accorded Singapore’s highest honour – Design of the Year – at the President’s Design Awards 2008 by the President of Singapore. … because you want to be a hotshot art director in advertising, a trendsetting fashion designer who sets the international runways ablaze, a critically-acclaimed Broadway superstar, an Oscar-winning movie director, and a leader in your chosen field of the creative industry.

At LASALLE, you will…

01 learn in a real arts school which is 07 benefit from our robust internship programmes practice-led and industry focused. and collaborations with established industry partners that lead to gainful employment. 02 experience the creative collisions that spark artistic revolutions through unlimited 08 be well sought after: 88% of our local interdisciplinary collaborations. graduates are employed in less than three months after graduation. 03 be in a progressive environment where you are encouraged to be a creative individual. 09 be embraced by a diverse community with 40% of students and lecturers from more than be mentored by some of the best international 04 40 countries, in a conducive hub of artistic arts practitioners and taught by practicing energy. If you are from Singapore, ask yourself, artists from the creative industries. “Why go abroad when abroad is here?” be plugged into the global arts scene with visits 05 eat, breathe, and live creativity 24/7 with a by the world’s premier arts celebrities: Lord 10 range of activities like on-campus exhibitions, David Puttnam, Peter Fonda, Joan Chen, Robert performances, gigs, open mics, and arts Wilson, Mark Eley, Marcel Wanders, and more. markets in our award-winning campus. be in an accredited institution with programmes 06 that are original and developed by LASALLE.

So come to LASALLE if what you want is a successful career in the arts! LASALLE PROSPECTUS 011 INTEGRATED ARTS CAMPUS

Situated in the Arts, Culture, Learning, and The Ngee Ann Kongsi Library Entertainment hub of Singapore, the city campus Named after Ngee Ann Kongsi, one of Singapore’s encourages interaction through its glass façade and most active foundations in cultural, welfare, gateless walls. The design provides many platforms and educational activities, The Ngee Ann Kongsi for interaction and inspiration. In keeping with the Library in LASALLE offers the following: integrative nature of contemporary art and design • A comprehensive range of arts books and practice, multiple break-out spaces, and sky bridges journals, with a focus on building a niche collection encourage diverse art forms to coalesce and co-mingle, in the contemporary arts; providing an inspiring learning environment for students. • A Singapore collection of local artists, art scene, Architecturally unique and designed as an integrated and lifestyle; arts campus, the LASALLE compound offers students an impressive array of performance and • Specialist art dictionaries, encyclopaedia exhibition spaces for learning and showcasing. and directories;

LASALLE’s unique learning environment encourages • Exhibition catalogues of local and foreign artists; interdisciplinary interaction and a holistic approach to contemporary practice. On any given day, you are • Academic databases and e-journals; exposed to the various creative disciplines – you • Audio-visual materials, including music CDs, could be viewing an exhibition by an international CD-ROMs, videos, and DVD. artist, then attending a lecture by a guest designer, followed by a concert at lunchtime, critiquing a This is complemented by state-of-the-art technology fellow student’s work-in-progress, and finally, which allows staff and students remote and instant helping your friends with their film project. access to information and resources. Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) Home to one of Singapore’s largest contemporary art galleries, ICAS boasts 1,500 square metres of contemporary art exhibition and gallery spaces. These spaces are dedicated to the presentation of art, design, and media arts. Throughout the year, free public exhibitions are held in the galleries including the annual The LASALLE Show which showcases the works of graduating students.

Theatres For teaching and learning purposes, LASALLE houses The Singapore Airlines Theatre and two other black box spaces.

• The Singapore Airlines Theatre, which seats 500, is a venue for major public performances of theatre, music, and dance. It has a fore-stage with an orchestra pit which can accommodate up to 35 musicians, full scenery flying facilities, latest lighting and sound equipment, dressing rooms, and fully-equipped workshops for scenery, props, and costume construction.

• Creative Cube is the perfect stage for theatre performances and multimedia events. It is the first black box theatre in Singapore with flexible “in-the-round” seating for 100 people.

• Flexible Performance Space has a flexible seating system with lighting and sound facilities that make it suitable for experimental performances and events. LASALLE PROSPECTUS 013 BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

As part of LASALLE’s enhancement strategy to support complete their semester projects here, as some of these continuous innovation and excellence, a new space works might be larger-than-life in scale and ambition. is designed as a comprehensive creative centre for With 24/7 on-site security as well as individual lockers, studio work and research at Winstedt Road. With students can also be assured of their own personal 4,357m2 of floor space, there are studios, workshops, safety as well as that of their belongings and creations. state-of-the-art photography labs, a media arts lab, and in the near future, student-led incubators. Centrally located and easily accessible, LASALLE@Winstedt is just a short bus ride away from the main campus at Beyond complementing the core lectures and teaching McNally Street. The College provides a complimentary programme of the College that continue to take place at two-way shuttle bus service at regular intervals the McNally campus, visual arts students, in particular for the convenience of students and staff. those involved in studio-based modules and levels, will be given ample and appropriate spaces to develop and Suhada Mohamed LASALLE PROSPECTUS 015 Anwar Ersalle and Hamizan Arsad with THE WIN-WIN FACTOR their benches, Flexi and Lotus, which they designedthe City for Design in competition.

Where Student Life and Industry Behind the scenes, Technical and Production Experience Become One Management students ensure the show Beyond just learning how to be the best arts and goes on as scheduled, regardless of how creative industry practitioners in your time at LASALLE, many pitfalls they face along the way. the practical and practice-based pedagogy also If the film and broadcast media are what set your promotes industry collaborations and participation heart pumping, then the Media Arts Faculty regime in competitions on a regional level, thus inculcating will position your fingers squarely on the pulse of a sense of real-life experience that will hold you that industry – equipping you with the knowledge in good stead once you step into the environment and know-how to handle both short films and feature of contributing to the economy at large. length productions from the opening credits to the LASALLE’s winning streak was evident at major wrap party, as well as helping you to develop networks competitions such as The Crowbar Awards (2011 and by participating in competitions like the Silver Screen

Source: Berita Harian© Singapore Press 2012), organised by the Association of Accredited Awards at the Singapore International Film Festival. Holdings Limited. Reproduced with permission. Advertising Agents of Singapore, and the Singapore You can also choose to specialise in Animation, where International Film Festival’s Silver Screen Awards your childhood fantasies of anime creatures come to life, (2011), bearing testament to the College’s world- and youthful obsession with comics can be honed to earn class standards in arts education, as well as you a livelihood with the likes of top-lining companies the incandescent talent of its student body. like Double Negative, Lucasfilm, and Sparky Animation. LASALLE’s Faculty of Design produces programmes Pay It Forward that are geared towards being intimately relevant In 2013, students from the Arts Management Programme to the advertising, design, and fashion industries of conceptualised, organised, directed, and produced i-AM today’s world, which explains why the students are Festival 2013, an annual arts festival for social causes. strongly encouraged to have their works represented and competing at a diverse range of events, including The festival had as its theme Resonance – Arts for Social Change. It featured two visual art • JWT/Spikes Asia Young Integrated exhibitions, five performances, and eight outreach Creative Art Installation Project; programmes. Each of these events was designed to • Young Guns (Regional/Asia Pacific); reach out to society in unique ways. They addressed issues such as understanding autism, addressing • D&AD Student Awards; misconceptions about individuals with physical • D&AD White Pencil Award; disabilities, looking at the inter-generational gap, and the environmental costs of deforestation. • IDN Design Awards; Uniquely and Irrepressibly LASALLE One’s Need – a contemporary • Design For Asia Awards; From Open House to Orientation Week; from visual arts exhibition organised by • Furniture Design Awards; your first log-in to the LASALLE Student Portal the Arts Management programme. to The LASALLE Show, our graduation showcase • Audi Fashion Festival; — life at LASALLE is an experience you will remember as the best years of your life. • London Graduate Fashion Week.

Meanwhile, Performing Arts students get a chance to be involved in thought-provoking and text-heavy London’s Calling theatre pieces that are cerebral and challenging to And LASALLE clinched top spot among all other both the actors and its audiences, while also literally participating schools from Asia at the Design and kicking up a storm on stage with recitals and concerts, Art Direction (D&AD) Student Awards 2012, with a dance showcases, and musical theatre extravaganzas; grand total of nine Best Of Year Award-winners. garnering rave reviews for being virtuosic in their chosen artforms of acting, dance, and music, or for their versatility as triple-threat performers.

In 2013, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Faculty of Performing Arts and Shanghai-based W Squared Live Entertainment, wherein students from the Musical Theatre programme would be involved in a workshop production of a new landmark staging of Ip Man – The Musical. Hentak Kaki (2011) by students from The Puttnam School of Film, LASALLE, won Best Short Film at the Silver Screen Awards, Singapore International Film Festival 2011. LASALLE PROSPECTUS LASALLE PROSPECTUS 017 A-LUMINARIES

LASALLE has been nurturing some of Asia-Pacific’s leading creative practitioners. Our hero graduates and accomplished faculty staff include established artists at the Venice Biennale, acclaimed designers recognised Design Communication by the British D&AD and red dot, respected curators, writers, musicians, dance, theatre pioneers, and • Lim Si Ping (Class of 2009, BA(Hons) countless practitioners from the creative industries in Singapore and beyond. Graphic Design) Crowbar Award Proof of this progressive approach are the new generations of creative practitioners who have led, or recently Winner 2009, Best of Show, Best of emerged as leaders in, contemporary arts and design in the international arts arena. Interactive; Founder, PixelPastry

The search is on for the next LASALLE A-luminary. Will you be the next to grace our honour roll? • :phunk (Class of 1992, Diploma in Amanda Heng Ruben Pang Communication Design) – Graphic Designers/Fine Artists (Singapore/London/ Performing Arts Fine Arts New York/Shanghai/Taipei/Tokyo) • Ang Sheng Jin (Class of 2003, • Elena Wang (Class of 2007, BA(Hons) Musical • Amanda Heng (Class of 1988, Diploma Diploma in Communication Design) Theatre) Actress, The King and I (West End, in Fine Arts) Artist, Recipient of Cultural Creative Director, LOWE Singapore London)/Beauty World (Singapore) Medallion (2010) (Singapore) Film • Rosanna Hyland (Class of 2008, BA(Hons) • Vincent Leow (Class of 1987, Diploma Musical Theatre) Actress, Shrek the Musical/ in Fine Arts) Artist, 52nd Venice Biennale • Boo Junfeng (Class of 2008, BA(Hons) Sister Act/Carousel (West End, London) (2007) (Singapore/Dubai) Film) Director, Zhao Wei Films (Singapore) Sandcastle screened at Cannes Film Festival • Tim Carney (Class of 2008, BA(Hons) Tan Wee Lit (Class • Suzann Victor (Class of 1990, Diploma in Fine Arts) and Berlin International Film Festival, 2010 Musical Theatre) Actor, MAMMA MIA! (Asia/ of 2003, BA(Hons) Artist, 49th Venice Biennale (2001) (Australia) Europe/North America/Scandinavia) Fine Arts) - Head, Arts Management Faculty of Visual • Rizman Putra (Class of 2007, MA Fine Arts) • Kit Chan (Class of 2006, BA(Hons) Popular Music) Arts (School of the Artist, Kill Your Television (Singapore) • Yuni Hadi (Class of 2007, MA Arts & Actress-singer (Singapore/Hong Kong/Taiwan) Arts Singapore); Cultural Management) Partner, Objectifs, • Ruben Pang (Class of 2010, Diploma in Fine Featured artist Centre for Photography and Filmmaking • Sezari Sezali (Diploma in Music Technology) Tim Carney Inch Chua Arts) Artist, solo exhibitions at Primae Noctis at Identities vs (Singapore) Festival Director, 21st

Singer-songwriter (Singapore/Malaysia) Alko Alvelyn Credit: Photo Art Gallery (2013), Chan Hampe Galleries (2011), Globalisation Singapore International Film Festival Winner of Singapore Idol, Season 3 Finalist in the Sovereign Asian Art Prize (2010/11) in Bangkok and (Singapore), Producer, Ilo Ilo by Anthony • Natalie Hennedige (Class of 1996, Berlin. Recent • Genevieve Chua (Class of 2004, Diploma in Fine Chen, Camera d’Or for Best First Film BA in Drama) Artistic Director, exhibitions include Arts) Artist, solo exhibitions at Singapore Biennale at the 66th Cannes Film Festival (2013) Cake Theatrical Productions (Singapore) Fifth Outdoor 2011, BMW Young Asian Artist Series II (2011), M1 • Inch Chua (Class of 2010, Diploma in Best Director, Life! Theatre Awards 2008 Sculpture Biennial Fringe Festival (2009), Recipient of Young Artist ArtsSouthwest Management) Music Festival Singer-songwriter Award, Visual Arts (2012) • Zhuo Zihao (Class of 2002, Diploma in Dance) (Singapore) First soloist from Singapore Dancer, T.H.E. Dance Company, Recipient • Tan Wee Lit (Class of 2003, BA(Hons) Fine Arts) - Head, to be invited to showcase at South by of Young Artist Award, Dance (2012) Faculty of Visual Arts (School of the Arts Singapore); (Austin, Texas) Recipient of Young Artist Award, Visual Arts (2012 ; Featured artist at Identities vs Globalisation in Bangkok and Berlin. Recent exhibitions include Fifth Zhuo Zihao Boo Junfeng Outdoor Sculpture Biennial in Baltimore;Plaay- Urban Contemporary Art Trail, Blackburn, UK; and Emerging Artists in Illinois 2007, Illinois, USA

Fashion Design

• Nicholas Wong (Class of 2001, Fashion Rosanna Hyland Design) Fashion Designer, Nicholas and Saturday (Singapore/Shanghai/USA/ Kuala Lumpur) Singapore Designer of the Year by ELLE (2006, 2007)

• Sven Tan (Class of 2004, Diploma in Fashion Ang Sheng Jin Yuni Hadi Design) Creative Director, Partner, In Good Company (Singapore) Winner, Mercedes- Benz Asia Fashion Award (2004)

• Harry Halim (Class of 2005, Diploma in Fashion Design) Fashion Designer, harryhalim (Singapore)

• Nina Karina Nikicio (Class of 2005, Diploma in Fashion Design) Finalist of Young Singapore Designer of the Year (2008), Best Young Indonesian Designer of the Year by Elle Magazine Indonesia (2010) and The Fashion Genevieve Chua Natalie Hennedige Machine by Rolling Stones Indonesia “On the part of the Government, the state will facilitate and encourage Singaporeans LASALLE PROSPECTUS 019 to contribute to the arts. So for example, we willTravel. provide By Any good Means infrastructure… (2011), is a conceptual We will also provide support for funding, and artour installation annual programme explores spending our universal desire to WHY SINGAPORE? on the arts is going up significantly… by more discoverthan 50% and to reachconquer, $365 and million.” the arduous journey Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, atevery the signingartist undertakes. In this particular case, the ceremony between LASALLE College of the Artsjourney and Goldsmiths,that ends, and starts at LASALLE. This University of London, held on 29 February 2012installation is created by Fine Arts alumna Deborah Tan and Interactive Art alumnus, ryf.

Singapore’s prime location as the epicenter of the Asia-Pacific regional zone, its focus on productivity and efficiency, Government’s support, as well as a robust and safe info-technology infrastructure, strategically positions the island state as the perfect place for the convergence of the world’s best talents and companies, and this is evidenced by the set up of offices and studios here by major creative corporations like Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic and Philips Design (Asia Pacific’s headquarters). Study in Singapore – An Exciting City at the Heart of Asia

If you are a Singaporean, you already know how great the city is; the opportunities for lifelong learning and a lucrative career in the arts are boundless – so why go abroad when abroad is here!

If this is your first time travelling to Asia, here are our 10 reasons why Singapore is an ideal place for the global- minded arts student.

01 One of the best places in Asia 07 We are the top Asian country in terms of to live, work and play. the quality of our educational system in the 2012 Global Competitiveness Report Cosmopolitan and multi-cultural, with 02 conducted by the World Economic Forum. both eastern and western influences. An exciting time and place to be for 03 A safe environment with a high quality of life. 08 aspiring artists to discover art, design, 04 English is our first language. fashion, and music through some of the world’s best that visit our shores. 05 With four diverse migrant cultures of Malay, Indian, Chinese, and European heritage, the 09 The vibrant arts and design scene and diverse food is delicious, diverse, and affordable. mix of traditional and contemporary arts. The creative industries are recognised and 06 It is a major travel hub – only a hop, 10 step, and jump away from neighbouring supported by the Singapore Government. Asian cities and a transit stop for travel to America, Australasia, Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and Scandinavia. LASALLE PROSPECTUS 021 LASALLE Residences, St Patrick’s House, is located within the tranquil grounds of St Patrick’s School, a short walk HOW TO GET TO LASALLE to East Coast Park beach. As the residences are open to international students of LASALLE, you will have ample opportunity to experience living with fellow students from around the world. LASALLE RESIDENCES, ST PATRICK’S HOUSE 498 EAST COAST ROAD SINGAPORE 429102 LASALLE’s Campus is located in Singapore’s Arts, Cultural, Learning, How to Apply and Entertainment hub, within walking Upon formally accepting an offer of a placement in our distance from interesting sites such Towards full-time programme, you will be sent an application form as Bugis Village, Haji Lane, and Arab Little India MRT detailing rent and guidelines from the Division of Student Street. Soak in the sights and sounds Administration. of Singapore and let them permeate your very own brand of the arts! The Rochor MRT For more information, you may contact (2015) Government even endorsed our presence [email protected] on the map with a street named after Towards or call (+65) 6496 5118. our Founder, Brother Joseph McNally. Bugis MRT LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS 1 MCNALLY STREET SINGAPORE 187940 LASALLE RESIDENCES LITTLE INDIA MRT

Parking lots are available on Campus. LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS The entrance to LASALLE’s basement carpark is located along McNally Street.

NE7 Little India, Exit A (8-minute walk) EW12 Bugis Exit A (8-minute walk) CC1/NE6/NS24 Dhoby Ghaut (Interchange) Exit A (10-minute walk)

SBS: 23, 48, 57, 66, 170 Towards Dhoby SMRT: 851, 857, 960, 980 Ghaut MRT

MOUNT EMILY PARK

LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS ARAB STREET

SIM LIM SQUARE

HAJI LANE

BUGIS VILLAGE SELEGIE ARTS CENTRE

BUGIS MRT

ORCHARD ROAD

NATIONAL LIBRARY

Map not drawn to scale Photos courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board LASALLE PROSPECTUS 023 ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK DIPLOMA Academic Framework – Spheres of Practice

LASALLE’s academic framework for practice-based arts education takes students through different stages of learning and levels of achievement – from developing core skills and professional practice to cultivating innovation and leadership.

The academic framework resonates with overarching developments in the creative industries in Singapore providing the sector with vocationally confident Diploma graduates to ensure the value-chain for the creative industries is adequately supported.

BACHELORBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) AWARD

BA(HONS)BA(HONS) LEVEL 3

BA(HONS)BA(HONS) LEVEL 2

DIPLOMA AWARD BA(HONS)BA(HONS) LEVEL 1

DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION CERTIFICATECERTIFICATE ININ VISUALVISUAL AARTSRTS (GCE ‘‘A’A’ Level - 2 subjects/H2 subjectssubjects and a pass in General DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 Paper with no Arts background)background)

024 DESIGN COMMUNICATION DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 025 FASHION

026 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS INTERIOR DESIGN REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENTSS REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS 027 PRODUCT DESIGN GCEGCE ‘‘O’O’ Level – 5 subjects credits GCE ‘‘A’A’ Level – 2 subjects/H2 (includes English)English) OR recorecognisedgnised subjectssubjects and a pass in General Paper 028 FINE ARTS international equivalent.equivalent.** OROR IB including Art as a subject OR recognisedrecognised internationalinternational equivalent.* 029 ANIMATION

030 BROADCAST MEDIA

031 AUDIO PRODUCTION

032 DANCE * Please refer to page 74 for the full list of internationally recognised qualifications.

033 MUSIC

034 PERFORMANCE

035 TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT LASALLE PROSPECTUS DIPLOMA 025 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Best of Year Award Winner for DESIGN Little White Lies Illustration Brief FASHION

COMMUNICATION Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Fashion Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Design Communication Focusing on the developments of the Asian and global practitioners that contribute to local and international fashion industries, the philosophy of the programme brands and drive the local fashion industry. You will The Diploma in Design Communication aims to meet ideas, skill sets, and ways to work with different centres on the different and exciting artistic practices of have the opportunity to study with a fashion team that the needs of the creative industries in Singapore people, to think, observe, debate, question, and play. the creative industries as well as the dynamism of the is actively engaged in a range of local and international and the region for talented individuals in Design evolving fashion culture in Singapore, and the world initiatives. Upon completion, you will be equipped with Communication, including fields such as advertising, at large. the necessary skills and knowledge required graphic design and illustration, among others. This programme offers a rigorous curriculum that by the creative industry to develop original, The Diploma in Fashion programme is a three-year, blends contemporary artistic practices centred on Its curriculum centres on the process of purposeful relevant concepts and effectively communicate practice-based programme integrating technical skills, the Asian fashion industry. You will have a holistic enquiry, utilising rational and appropriate visual clients’ needs through a fundamental design industry knowledge, design processes, and creative experiential learning experience that grooms you to be research methods to create effective solutions to real process in your professional practice. visual communication. Upon graduation from this industry-ready. Through the programme, you can also world problems. This process is designed to enable programme, you will possess a good working knowledge establish a good network of alumni contacts and key Career Paths: Graphic Designer, Junior you to develop systematic ways of working which of the fashion industry and relevant, technically partnerships with the fashion industry. Art Director, Junior Copywriter, Illustrator, lead to successful outcomes based on experiments, sound design skills. The programme covers a holistic Visualiser, Typographer, Photographer Career Paths: Designer, Writer, Buyer, Merchandiser, visual testing, materials investigation, and reflective underpinning of different areas in Fashion and focuses Stylist, Fashion Photographer, Pattern Drafter evaluation. This reflects the programme’s distinctive Related Careers: Assistant Design on the fashion product with components in Textile teaching philosophy of “thinking-through-making’. Educator, Design Curator, Media Planner, Design, Marketing, Styling and Art Direction. This Related Careers: Costume Designer, Accessory Comprising studio practice, contextual studies and Account Executive, Brand Strategist unique blend of specialist subjects is aimed at producing Designer, Assistant Designer, Trend Forecaster, technical studies modules, you will discover new talented, motivated and entrepreneurial fashion Personal Shopper LASALLE PROSPECTUS DIPLOMA 027 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

INTERIOR DESIGN

Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Interior Design

Interior design at LASALLE is defined as the act of individuals who demonstrate the following: a lateral PRODUCT DESIGN creating engaging environments within and around understanding of design contexts, proficient technical existing spaces and structures. This entails the design skills, and vocational knowledge, plus an ability to apply Duration: 3 Years and planning of a diverse array of spaces that span skills and knowledge creatively and proficiently in the Award: Diploma in Product Design residential, leisure, retail, office, health care, hospitality, wider context of the built environment. and institutional spaces. The programme prides itself on being practical and Product Design is a discipline governed by design You will learn through different practical modules The curriculum is based on a number of key design yet unconventional in its approach to interior design thinking, a creative problem-solving methodology bridging key historical and theoretical studies that will principles. Fundamental technical skills and within the Asian context, and being regionally and that can be applied to an ever-widening scope. As prepare you for real life projects. The programme will vocational knowledge are developed through design internationally relevant to what’s current in the design we enter an age where economic, environmental, also impart skills in the areas of aesthetical, cognitive, investigations, explorations, experimentations and industry. The studio-based environment mimics and social change becomes commonplace, the technical, theoretical, and creative studio practice, conceptual thinking methods. These are explored in ‘design ateliers’, promoting the vibrant exchange of need for adaptive design thinkers increases. equipping you with the appropriate vocational skills a studio environment where traditional drafting and communication, information, and ideas. These ateliers to enter into the creative industries of product design Furthermore, recent shifts in the global distribution modelling techniques, plus the latest in computer- are facilitated by experienced professionals who possess or LASALLE’s BA(Hons) Product Design programme. aided drawing and visualisation, are honed. Studies on a wealth of international experience and knowledge. of product design, development, manufacturing, historical and contemporary design further develop To prepare you for life after graduation, you are and distribution have converged in Southeast Asia, Career Paths: Product Designer, Industrial Designer, your understanding of design. The programme remains constantly exposed to the demands of the industry with increasing the relevance of designers who can respond Design and Technology Educator, Trends and sensitive and relevant to the industry’s needs through continual engagement in local and international design to and reconcile global demands with a local sensibility. Futures Specialist, Toy Designer, Lighting Designer, links with industry partners. competitions, live projects, and exhibitions. Packaging Designer, Multimedia Designer, Product You will be guided gradually from fundamentals in Marketing Specialist, Event and Exhibition Designer The programme is unique, as it seeks not only to Career Path: Interior Designer art and design to basic and intermediate product develop your technical skills, but also to supplement design skills. Throughout the course, you will Related Careers: Furniture Designer, Exhibition that professional skill with a wider knowledge and be exposed to and evolve through pedagogical Designer, Stage Designer understanding of the built environment and its link to themes such as ‘Discovering Curiously’, ‘Learning industrial design and architecture. Its objective is to Rigorously’, and ‘Applying Professionally’ to enhance provide an environment for the training of competent your academic and professional maturity. LASALLE PROSPECTUS DIPLOMA 029 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

ANIMATION

Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Animation

Animation is one of the most rapidly developing areas and Programming. Group projects and professional of the creative industries, with technology and practices are introduced and emphasis is placed on you applications having become so sophisticated that developing your visual and verbal communication distinct areas have now become thriving sectors. skills in a specialised field of animation. These include 3D animation production, TV Level 3 integrates the learning acquired from the commercials, Motion Graphics, Music Videos, 2D and previous levels and encourages the transference of 3D special effects, Games, Mobile Applications as well specialist knowledge. You will propose and embark on as contemporary and conceptual productions. This a series of self-directed productions. You will also be FINE ARTS commercial activity has created an insatiable demand introduced to Digital Sculpting, Compositing, Advanced for a wide range of animation-based skills, from Animation Skills, and Dialogue. Level 3 also contains Duration: 3 Years conceptualisation to development to final production. Award: Diploma in Fine Arts the opportunity for Community Engagement and The Diploma in Animation is a vocational training Commercial based projects. Programme, focusing on the development of technical Software Specifications: Autodesk MAYA, Autodesk The study of Fine Arts is a process of continual debate and Time-Based Arts. You are encouraged at every skills suitable for entry into Animation related Matchmover, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, and questioning; of exploring and interrogating set stage to explore and experiment with processes, industries, including Film, TV commercial and series, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe FLASH, ZBrush, TVPaint perspectives. This programme situates itself at the materials, ideas and expression, and to collaborate and Web-based production. You will ultimately produce crossroads of contemporary Western and Asian with students from other faculties at LASALLE. a technical showreel of your work, specifically focusing You will attend regular lectures, seminars, and cultures, acknowledging the demands of different Emphasis is placed on ‘learning through making’. on the production and integration of animation. practical presentations. Additionally, you will have worldviews. It unites specialised areas, from traditional You will be required to apply your knowledge to a major access to a fully equipped production studio and disciplines to newer art forms, providing wider options of Level 1 provides a generic foundation of the project. You will undertake research and analysis, attend subject specific workshops. There are also expression relevant to the global evolution of fine arts. development of concepts and skills required for visual regular Master classes conducted by leading industry generate ideas, solve problems, reflect, and be mentored arts. This includes a variety of basic technical skills professionals and projects conducted by visiting artists, You will develop your visual awareness, practical to a deeper thinking and learning experience. in traditional and contemporary techniques, visual skills, and knowledge of art history and theory, who provide valuable insight and experience to current Career Paths: Art Writer/Reviewer, Art Dealer, Art analysis, and contextual studies. At all stages you are beginning with improving technical skills and gradually methods and practices. Theorist, Art Conservator and Restorer, Gallery/Museum encouraged to experiment and explore methods and transitioning into a more independent, self-directed Managers, Illustrator, Model and Prop Maker, Painter, practices. Career Path: 2D/3D Animation production studio practice. The programme is individually tailored, Printmaker, Photographer, Sculptor, Video artist, encouraging curiosity, fearlessness, and discipline. Level 2 allows you to specialise in either 2D or 3D Related Careers: Animation/Video/Film development Visual Art Programme Officer, Art Teacher/Educator. animation. The two specialisations are defined by and production, Computer/Mobile games development, You will practise various facets of art making, including technical skills and production methods as identified Illustration drawing, concept development, methods, and materials by industry practices. You will continue to develop through practical studio coursework. You will be able to over-arching theoretical methods and practical skills opt into disciplines ranging from Painting, Printmaking, such as Acting for Animation, Drawing Classes, Drawing/Graphic Novel, Art Photography, Sculpture, LASALLE PROSPECTUS DIPLOMA 031 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

BROADCAST MEDIA

Duration: 3 Years AUDIO PRODUCTION Award: Diploma in Broadcast Media Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Audio Production The demand for video-related content has never Career Paths: Broadcast Video Producer/Editor, been higher. With the proliferation of cable and Broadcast Production Manager, TV/Internet Journalist, The Diploma in Audio Production at LASALLE is a in this exciting and dynamic industry. Top local and satellite television channels, the exponential growth Videographer, Independent Media Producer, TV practice-based programme that prepares you for international practitioners provide knowledge and of the internet and mobile technology, video in Commercial Producer, Live Events Coverage Producer, entry into the exciting and fast-paced audio production experience as you gain confidence to take on industry- print ads and 3D, commercials, documentaries, Broadcast Field Producer, Media Consultant industry in Singapore and abroad. You will focus on all level projects in a limited amount of time. Upon music, fashion and dance videos, social/health Related Careers: Broadcast Graphic Designer, Visual aspects of music production involving the recording completion, you will graduate with the necessary skill awareness campaigns, short films, educational and Effects Artist, Documentary Filmmaker, Multimedia studio and sound reinforcement disciplines, including set to undertake a vocation in audio production. corporate videos, are in ever-increasing demand. large-scale theatre and multimedia productions. Designer, Video Artist, Media Arts Educator Career Paths: Studio Recording Engineer, Live Sound The visually-oriented diploma in broadcast media at Through a progressive structure of modules and Reinforcement Engineer, Music Producer, Music Editor, LASALLE will provide you with the technical skill- assessments, you are taken step by step through Audio Video Systems Designer, Product Specialist/Sales set, conceptual problem-solving skills, and creative the fundamentals of audio technologies and working Related Careers: Music Reviewer, Electronic Music acumen to embark on a highly successful career in methodologies of audio production. Working closely Composer, Acoustician the broadcast and new media industries in Singapore with LASALLE’s Performing Arts students in a hands- and elsewhere, as well as building a solid foundation on, project-based programme, you will learn and for further study in the BA(Hons) Film programme. hone the necessary skills for professional placement LASALLE PROSPECTUS DIPLOMA 033 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

DANCE MUSIC Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Dance Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Music

This programme aims to graduate expressive and career paths and options, audition techniques, and This programme is contemporary in focus, teaching roots of popular music in blues and jazz to rock, pop, imaginative dancers who can confidently fulfil the employment contracts. music that is relevant to today’s culture. It is a hands- electronic, and ‘indie’ music, the programme covers all dance demands made of them in local and regional Music training will enhance your knowledge of style, on programme that prepares you for entry into the the major styles through theory, history, and practice. dance companies, dance events, and in musical theatre rhythm, and cultural sources. Cross-disciplinary current music industry in Singapore and the region. companies. Upon graduation, you should be qualified To prepare you for entry into the music industry, the collaborations on projects with Film, Technical Over three years, the programme is structured to dance on television, in corporate/commercial syllabus and assessments are benchmarked with Theatre, and Acting students broaden your creative to provide experience in performing, honing the performance events, and large-scale cultural industry standards. Through a progressive structure and choreographic perspective and enhance your technique on your instrument or voice, and teaching celebrations. of performance-based modules and assessments, you understanding of the current arts scene. the building blocks of music through the study of are taken through the building blocks of musicianship You will learn dance techniques and expressions in a music theory, sight-reading, and aural training. The Diploma provides professional engagement and to become confident entertainment professionals. wide range of styles, periods and genres, including Pop, training in a range of on-stage, management and A unique aspect of our programme is the emphasis on Social, Jazz, Ballroom, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance. Career Paths: Session Musician, Singer, behind-the-scenes positions, equipping you with performance communication: the ability as a musician Contextual studies support the necessary understanding Songwriter, Composer, Arranger professional employment qualifications and a solid to have ‘stage presence’— the look, attitude and of distinct stylistic features, supplementing dance foundation for future specialisations in choreography, ability to ‘work the audience’ are all crucial factors in practice, and dance skills. You will be trained to Related Careers: Producer, Music Reviewer, education, management, and research. becoming a successful performing musician. A typical become versatile and flexible dancers, at ease with any Voice Talent, Vocal Coach week involves you rehearsing and performing in a choreographic requirements for popular, social, and Career Path: Dancer for stage, screen, and events number of different ensembles, receiving specialist musical theatre dancing. Related Career: Dance instructor lessons on your chosen instrument or voice; composing Essentials of classical ballet, contemporary dance, and songs; learning about the history of music, and being physical theatre are introduced. These technical skills mentored by some of the most experienced musicians are further complemented with classes to understand and educators in the region. Springing from the LASALLE PROSPECTUS DIPLOMA 035 Kathakali Presentation – Asian Theatre Project DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Years Award: Diploma in Technical and Production Management

PERFORMANCE This programme equips you for employment in the You are taught and mentored by local and international fast-growing backstage management of people and theatre professionals, practitioners, and experts Duration: 3 Years technology in the Performing Arts Industry. You are in the industry, plus well-established and well- Award: Diploma in Performance given hands-on practice in LASALLE’s drama, dance, known artists. Through the fulfillment of specialised musical theatre, and music productions, and are responsibilities and acquired experiences, you will The Diploma in Performance equips you with LASALLE students in productions to broaden your given opportunities to contribute to films, videos, gain invaluable skills, knowledge, and strengths the expertise required to launch a professional artistic perspective and creative experience. Upon and other forms of displays, exhibitions, and events. leading to a sustainable career in the arts. You are trained to develop your professional skills in performing career in Southeast Asia. You will gain completion, you will have the necessary skill set to Career Paths: Production Manager, Technical Officer, managing all aspects of productions and events. performance skills, and professional discipline pursue a professional career in the theatre, film, Technical Manager, Stage Manager, Production in your three-year training and be enriched by TV, and live events industries. Additionally, the Most importantly, you are trained to project-manage Assistant, Stage Crew, Stage Mechanist, Lighting a comprehensive programme including history, programme also serves as a solid foundation for future productions: handle performers and artists; run Technician, Sound Technician, Assistant to Set literature, theory, repertoire, and performing arts- specialisation and further study at the Degree level. rehearsals; manage the stage, set elements, costumes, Designer, Assistant to Wardrobe Designer, Dresser related studies. You will be monitored closely and and props from concept to public performance. You Career Paths: Performer for stage, screen, and Related Careers: Events Manager, Venue mentored in a hands-on, project-based programme. will learn to manage people, time, and budget, and are events, Radio/TV Presenter, Live Event Host, Manager, Theatrical Flyman, Public Installation empowered to work independently and as part of a team. Top local and international industry practitioners Assistant to Director, Assistant to Dramaturge Practitioner, Scenic Designer, Scenic Builder, Props provide invaluable knowledge and experience as You will learn to work with actors, dancers, musicians, Related Careers: Talent Manager, Maker, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer you gain confidence to take on professional-level visual artists, and other technicians in planning and Voice-over artist, Singer projects. Throughout the programme, you will managing complex artistic and communication aspects. be given opportunities to collaborate with fellow LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 037 ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK BACHELOR OF Academic Framework – Spheres of Practice

LASALLE’s academic framework for practice-based arts education takes students through different stages of DEGREE PROGRAMME learning and levels of achievement – from developing core skills and professional practice to cultivating innovation and leadership. ARTS (HONS) The academic framework resonates with overarching developments in the creative industries in Singapore providing the sector with thinking and innovative Bachelor of Arts (Hons) graduates to ensure the value-chain for the creative industries is adequately supported.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) AWARD

BA(HONS) LEVEL 3

BA(HONS) LEVEL 2

DIPLOMADIPLOMA AWARD BA(HONS) LEVEL 1

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(GCE ‘A’ Level - 2 subjects/H2subjects/H2 subjects and a pass in GGeneraleneral DIPLOMADIPLOMA LEVEL 2 Paper with no Arts background)background) 039 DESIGN COMMUNICATION

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GCE ‘‘O’O’ Level – 5 subjects credits GCE ‘‘A’A’ Level – 2 subjects/H2 047 PRODUCT DESIGN (includes English)English) OR recorecognisedgnised subjectssubjects and a pass in General Paper international equivalent.equivalent.** OROR IB including Art as 049 FINE ARTS a subject OR recognisedrecognised internationalinternational equivalent.* 051 ANIMATION ART

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* Please refer to page 75 for the full list of internationally recognised qualifications. LASALLE 057 DANCE Diploma holders OR other equivalent diploma holders in a relevant field are eligible for entry into Level 2 BA(Hons) programmes. Please refer to page 76 for more information on 059 MUSIC Accredited Prior Learning (APL). 061 MUSICAL THEATRE

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“LASALLE has a clear track record in consistently developing many of the most innovative and creative graduates in Asia. Leading design and communication agencies across the region look to LASALLE to find the creative leaders for the future.” Matt Godfrey, Regional CEO of Y&R Asia

DESIGN COMMUNICATION

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Design Communication With Specialisms: Advertising Communication, Graphic Communication, Image & Communication

Design has become relevant to everyday communication At Level 3, you will take on specific coursework and in the way it changes, influences, and improves lives. A projects to define your area of speciality, bringing meaningful design solution not only informs our social together the diverse skills acquired in Level 1 and 2 to and cultural norms, but also inspires creativity and refine professional skills that are relevant to practical, new forms of expression. With the creative industries contemporary practice. expanding in Singapore, designers will become Career Paths: Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative increasingly responsible for shaping the collective ethos Director, Illustrator, Photographer, Typographer of an interconnected age. Related Careers: Copywriter, Design Curator, Design Advertising Communication fosters the idea of Educator, Information Designer communication and the media as important cultural mechanisms in reflecting everyday life. It requires you Teaching Methods: You will attend lectures, critiques, to understand good advertising concepts and design workshops, seminars, tutorials, and practical communication principles. Graphic Communication presentations. There will be regular guest lectures seeks to develop an understanding of the visual by international designers who will bring valuable language and culture in areas of communication such as experience and advice. Engaging in studio work and Best of Show, Gold Award for typography, information design, interactive design, and group and solo projects will also become part of your Advertising Direct & Gold Award for packaging design. Image & Communication concentrates student life. Advertising Social Responsibility on the framework of contemporary image-making (Crowbar Awards 2013) within the disciplines of illustration and photography, from traditional methods to digital and mixed-media applications.

The programme’s teaching philosophy focuses on practice-based learning, enriching you within an interdisciplinary environment. Coursework is structured to provide you with a range of analytical, reflective, and communicative skills, equipping you to meet emergent professional and industry needs. Level 1 establishes design methodologies and the knowledge base of design principles. It also highlights the rules and core skills that govern the design process, while providing a historical, social, and creative introduction to the design practice. At Level 2, you will become more fully engaged Bronze Award for Design Editorial Publication Best of Show, Best of Advertising, Best of and experimental in developing an understanding of (Crowbar Awards 2012), Interactive and Gold Award for Advertising and Design for Asia Award 2012 Winner Integrated (Crowbar Awards 2012) design practice. You will address specialist briefs and nurture your strengths through a variety of projects. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 041

“I don’t know what safari Florentsya was taking DEGREE PROGRAMME us on, but I am one hundred percent attending. Her bare bones collection contained all of the structure without the meat. Corsets and safari jackets were stripped down to only the necessary bits and playfully paired with ribbon skirts and complemented by black and white tribal prints. Although I’m not sure what tribe she was musing, I would venture to say that she’ll have enough followers after this show to start her own.” ARTS THREAD Blog’s rave review on LASALLE alumna, Florentsya, who took part in the London Graduate Fashion Week 2011

FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles With Specialisms: Womenswear, Menswear, Creative Pattern Cutting, Fashion Textiles

This programme focuses on the design and construction Fashion Textiles explores fabric manipulations, of the fashion garment; addressing physical, aesthetic, processes of dyeing, screen printing, embroidery, and social needs within contemporary fashion, covering and embellishment, digital design, and digital textile traditional to contemporary approaches in developing printing to develop contemporary textile designs. ideas from paper to object, theory to practice, and fabric Textile design is supported by pattern drafting and to garment. construction techniques.

You will engage in practical workshops to encourage Level 1 presents the different disciplines and theoretical independent learning through intellectual and approaches needed for the study and exploration of creative processes. Industry projects, collaborations, fashion. Level 2 enables you to analyse, in theory and and dialogues are encouraged to maximise your practice, a range of different fashion elements and relationships within the programme, the college, and fashion critique. Additionally, you will apply and test with other institutions. Through a variety of projects your own creativity, drawing on diverse critical and and directed independent practice, you learn to analyse, cultural theories. Level 3 consolidates your skills evaluate, and make creative and practical decisions. and provides a forum for further debate and reflection on contemporary fashion study. You will The philosophy of the programme is fashion innovation undertake independent work combining practical through creative thinking, theory and practice. Through and theoretical research. a combination of modules in technical, creative, and contextual subjects, you will develop a range of Career Paths: Fashion Designer, Pattern Designer, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Fashion Textiles Designer to become articulate, meticulous, and thoughtful Related Careers: Costume Designer, Fashion Accessory practitioners in fashion. Designer, Design Assistant, Fabric Buyer, Fashion This programme offers four specialisms: Merchandiser, Design Educator, Textiles Designer, Studio Creative Director Womenswear concentrates on designing collections for different sectors such as sportswear, evening wear, Teaching Methods: You will attend lectures, seminars, swimwear, casual wear, and office-wear. technical workshops, tutorials, and practical presentations. There will be guest lectures by fashion Menswear focuses on the usage of traditional tailoring industry personnel who bring valuable experience and techniques, combining pattern drafting and draping to advice. You will make industry visits, engage in market design contemporary menswear collections. research, and undertake a fashion internship. Engaging Creative Pattern Cutting explores advanced cutting in studio work and group as well as solo practical techniques, alongside relevant sewing methods. This projects will become part of your student experience. specialism will integrate drape on the stand techniques with traditional drafting methods. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 043 DEGREE PROGRAMME

FASHION MEDIA AND INDUSTRIES

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Fashion Media and Industries With Specialisms: Fashion Journalism, Styling, Art Direction, Fashion Photography, Marketing and Branding, Fashion Curation, Entrepreneurship

This programme focuses on the business side of Level 1 establishes the programme’s methodological the fashion industry and the areas of media and and knowledge base. Its teaching philosophy stresses communication relevant to the consumption of the the rules that establish fashion theory and process, and fashion image. The fashion industry has evolved over provides a historical, social, and creative introduction time, going global and entering new areas of commerce to the world of fashion. In Level 2, the skills and and technological advancements. This programme is understanding acquired at Level 1 are further developed, designed to respond to such changing needs. while new techniques of practice and wider areas of knowledge specific to the subject area are introduced. You will develop skills within the disciplines of Fashion You choose one of the two specialisms. Level 3 provides Journalism, Styling, Entrepreneurship, Fashion you the opportunity to acquire professional skills Curation, Photography, and Art Direction, plus relevant to your chosen areas. Central to this level Marketing and Branding. You will gain an enhanced are the more complex demands of specific discipline understanding of production, language of fashion and practice. You will apply your accumulated skills to retail and business across a broad spectrum of fashion produce a comprehensive body of work, focused on and lifestyle industries. The programme addresses the the chosen speciality. emergence of new and developing creative roles within the fashion industry. Career Paths: Stylist, Brand Manager, Buyer, Fashion Photographer, Fashion Writer, Fashion Critic, Fashion This programme offers two specialisms: Curator, Creative Director, Project Manager, Fashion Fashion Journalism, Styling, Art Direction, Fashion Educator, Fashion Editor Photography reflects the emergence of new and Teaching Methods: You will attend lectures, critiques, developing creative roles within the fashion industry workshops, seminars, tutorials, and guest lectures. and has been designed to offer graduates opportunities Engaging in studio work, as well as group and solo within these increasingly influential and evolving fields. practical projects, will also become part of your Marketing and Branding, Fashion Curation, student life. There will be frequent industry visits and Entrepreneurship focuses on key issues such as opportunities for market research. innovation, creativity, and new product development, while introducing a more specialist in-depth approach to branding and marketing communication theories and practices within the fashion space. The innovative inclusion of training in a disciplined curatorial approach brings a new perspective and rigour to your understanding of retail, fashion merchandising, marketing, and creative management, giving you both the tools and the language with which to realise your creations. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 045 DEGREE PROGRAMME

INTERIOR DESIGN

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Interior Design

Interior design at LASALLE is defined as the act of Level 1 grounds you in basic methods of design that are creating environments within and around existing spaces centred around a specialised Studio Practice module. At and structures. As a profession, it covers the design Level 2, a greater emphasis is placed on honing critical and planning of an immense range of places including, and analytical skills. The course culminates at Level 3, but not limited to domestic, leisure, retail, office, health with you undertaking self-directed briefs and engaging care, hospitality, and institutional spaces. It is also in complex real-world concerns. closely interwoven with various design disciplines like Opportunities for employment are plentiful within the architecture and industrial design. plethora of interior design and architectural practices, Interior design at LASALLE is not a course on interior covering both commercial and domestic sectors. decoration, nor is it the pursuit of architecture under the There are also opportunities in exhibition, set design, guise of interior design. You will focus on the creation interior styling, and design consultancy. Graduates have of experiential environments from the perspective of found their place in numerous reputable interior and users, and the discovery of new typologies of space. architectural firms or have successfully established their You will look to the conceptual to challenge convention, own practices locally and internationally. habits, and trends, and seek to explore the controversial, Career Paths: Interior Designer, Design Consultant unexpected, and emergent, with the onus on critical design thinking and intense involvement in the Related Careers: Design Educator, Furniture Designer, design process. Exhibition Designer, Stage Designer

The curriculum is based on a number of key design Teaching Methods: You will have ample opportunities to principles. Design processes and conceptual thinking work in studios and attend special workshops. You will methodologies are explored in a practice-based studio attend lectures, seminars, and practical presentations. environment and supported with core discipline skills There will be regular guest lectures by international that involve a critical understanding of design history and designers who will impart valuable experience and contemporary theory; technical knowledge on building advice. You will participate in class presentations, materials and technology; traditional drafting and complete written assignments, and put together a modelling techniques, as well as the latest in computer- research portfolio. aided drawing and visualisation. Through the course of study, you are exposed to the demands of the profession with a continuous engagement in local and international design competitions, live projects, and exhibitions.

The objective is to create an ecosystem of significant designers and dynamic professionals who display a restless curiosity of mind, making informed design decisions tempered by a sense of social responsibility, where interior design is not a matter of simply aligning oneself with fashionable trends but rather a discipline of reason, necessity, analysis, meaning, and the creation of new spatial experience. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 047 DEGREE PROGRAMME

PRODUCT DESIGN

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Product Design

This programme addresses the ever-widening scope At Level 1, you are introduced to product design through that design encompasses, acknowledging that the practice, materials knowledge, and making. You are roles and responsibilities of Product Design are in a taught the essential skills of communication and state of metamorphosis, especially in an age of intense representation, both traditional and digital, in order to expectations, over-consumption, and diminishing build proficiency in the discipline. Level 2 furthers your resources. As such, the programme is proactively understanding in design practice, professional practice, progressive in recognising and acknowledging new specific technical skills, and design management. terrains as it prepares you for fresh environments in the Level 3 continues your development, translating evolving professional landscape. skills, techniques, and understanding of design into increasingly conceptual terms. You will be well-geared to approach problem-solving creatively in its broadest capacity, apart from being able Career Paths: Product Designer, Design Manager/ to forge dynamic synergies via projects that are tailored Director, Industrial Designer, Design and Technology meticulously to achieve these aims. Our reflexive and Educator, Product Design Researcher, Digital Asset process-driven studio practice allows you to observe Designer, Trends and Futures Specialist, Furniture individual development and positions you to graduate Designer, Lighting Designer with an ability to think laterally and independently. The Related Careers: Packaging Designer, Events/Interior highly-charged consultative and inquisitive environment Designer, Model and Visualisation Specialist, Product of learning provides you with the necessary academic Marketing Specialist rigour to achieve excellence in this chosen field of study. Teaching Methods: You will work extensively in studios You will learn about the design practice contextually and and attend special workshops. Your calendar will through logical extension, develop an abstracted view of include a wide range of lectures, seminars, and practical practice and a keen awareness of the issues pertinent presentations. There will be regular guest lectures by to product design beyond just knowing about design international designers who will share their valuable in general. These are reflected incrementally through experience and advice. You will participate in class various levels of your learning, transitioning yourself presentations, complete written assignments, and put from being good ‘doers’ to being potential industry together a research portfolio. ‘movers’ and ‘shakers’.

The programme team comprises industry professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who are actively pursuing their own practices and contributing to the design community, both academically and professionally. Research field trips and supplementary workshops by visiting professionals enhance the experiential learning aspects of the programme.

You will have ample opportunities to tailor your portfolios strategically through various negotiated projects that shape you as a unique design professional. These prepare you for careers both in the industry as well as the ability to set up your own professional design practice. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 049 DEGREE PROGRAMME

“I think the best part about studying in LASALLE was the freedom and flexibility to develop my own creative practice, under the open-minded guidance of a small and passionately-dedicated faculty.” Weixin Chong, alumna, BA(Hons) Fine Arts, recipient of The McNally Award FINE ARTS for Excellence in the Arts, 2011

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Fine Arts With Specialisms: Art Photography, Drawing, Graphic Novel, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Time-based Art

The study of Fine Arts is a process of continual debate Graphic Novel explores the relationships between the and questioning; of exploring and interrogating set concepts ‘graphic novel’ or ‘comic book’ and ‘popular perspectives. Contemporary fine art practice constantly culture’ which you derive from your experiences, negotiates with its surroundings and histories, in a role readings, and discussions. that is subversive and ever-changing. Time-based Art supports experimental works in digital This programme situates itself at the crossroads technologies that utilise time as a key element, involving of contemporary Western and Asian cultures, performance, animation, kinetics, and electronic acknowledging the demands of different worldviews. interactive installations, sound, and telecommunication. It unites specialised areas, from traditional disciplines This specialism develops the critical awareness through to newer art forms, providing wider options of expression a close study of histories, moving image, and the use of relevant to the global evolution of fine arts. technology and the human body.

You can undertake one of seven specialisms: Level 1 presents the different disciplines and theoretical approaches needed for an exploration of Fine Arts, Painting studies begins with the study of pigment- introducing you to social and historical frameworks based methods of representing reality to a broad range that will inform your practice. Level 2 hones an of media, ideas, and approaches; and in finding and understanding of new techniques, inspiring you to developing a critical and professional context for your apply intellectual, visual, and practical skills towards practical and theoretical explorations. your proposed research projects. Level 3 consolidates Printmaking explores the elements of trace beyond the previous levels and culminates in a thesis for a the boundaries of paper, combining techniques to degree exhibition. contextualise ideas through an innovative approach Career Paths: Art Consultant, Art Writer/Reviewer, towards traditional and digital media, and introduces Art Dealer, Art Conservator and Restorer, Museum all forms of autographic printmaking, including among Researcher, Gallery/Museum Managers, Illustrator, others, lithography, relief, and screen printing. Model and Prop Maker, Painter, Printmaker, Sculpture aims at students who are interested in Photographer, Sculptor, Video Artist expanding and evolving the nature of contemporary Teaching Methods: You will have the opportunity to work sculpture within fine art practice. It also seeks to in the studio and attend workshop electives in designated explore and examine the continued role and workshop spaces. You will attend lectures, seminars, significance of traditional mediums and processes and critique presentations. There will be regular guest alongside emerging and non-traditional genres within lectures by visiting international artists, curators, and contemporary sculpture. scholars. You will participate in class presentations, Art Photography covers photography and lens-based complete written assignments and put together a media arts in the traditional context of fine arts. You will research portfolio. You will be assessed at the end of be encouraged to explore the boundaries of the medium every semester for all modules. and engage with current photographic discourse.

Drawing offers an opportunity to explore drawing in its own right and tests its currency as a mode of expression within a diverse contemporary context. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 051 DEGREE PROGRAMME

According to Deloitte, the Singapore animation industry is expected to contribute $100 million dollars in revenue to the Interactive Digital Media sector by 2015. ANIMATION ART

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Animation Art

The BA(Hons) Animation Art programme provides and emphasis is placed on you developing your visual students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and and verbal communication skills. Opportunities are learning opportunities for the conceptualisation, also generated for cross-faculty collaborations. Level development, and production of animated short films. 2 also includes Portfolio Development projects which aim to provide you with an opportunity to conceive, The programme is designed to provide an develop and produce a project in a short period of time. interdisciplinary learning environment that exceeds the Level 3 integrates you to encourage the transference art/technology divide and surpasses the limitations of of specialist knowledge acquired during Level 2. You mere technical skillsets. It provides you with a learning will propose and embark on series of self-directed environment and experience to develop as well-rounded productions, either narrative or conceptual in nature. artists, equipped with specialised animation and broad- You will attend regular Master Classes and embark on based creative skills. short Portfolio Development projects. The objective is to The Programme is first and foremost concerned with provide you with the necessary skills and opportunities the acquisition and application of knowledge through to produce a portfolio suitable for employment in the reflective artistic practice, and with the creation, Animation Industry, further studies or to embark on development, and the constant evaluation and dialogue independent film production. You are also required to to develop successful ideas suitable for the production produce Analytical Essays and Seminar Presentations. of animated movies. The Programme is designed to encourage you to be Ultimately, it is the aim of the Programme to produce the experimental, flexible, and adaptable for entry into the future Leaders in Animation for the Creative Industries, creative industries with a range of transferable skills. equipped with the capability to be creative content Software Specifications: Autodesk MAYA, Autodesk decision makers, and the ability to create IP. Matchmover, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Adobe Level 1 provides a generic foundation of the skills AfterEffects, Adobe FLASH, ZBrush, TVPaint necessary for conceptualising, developing, and Career Path: 2D/3D Animation development and production of an animated film for a wide variety of production assignments. You will be introduced to development processes and methods, animation/film theory, and Related Careers: Animation/Video/Film development technical skills for traditional, digital, and experimental and production, Computer/Mobile games development, animation. Additionally, you will be exposed to the history Illustration, Producer, Art Director, Storyboard Artist and creative practices in film through contextual studies. Teaching Methods: You will attend regular lectures, Level 1 also establishes a systematic workflow necessary seminars, and practical presentations. Additionally, for creative problem solving and decision-making. You you will have access to a fully equipped production studio will regularly engage in reflective dialogue regarding and attend subject specific workshops. There are also their artistic practice and progress. Level 2 provides regular Master classes conducted by leading industry you with the opportunity to focus your Technical Skills professionals and projects conducted by visiting artists, by specialising in either 2D or 3D Animation. Level 2 who provide valuable insight and experience to current introduces narrative development and story-telling methods and practices. structure for animated films through adaption. You are exposed to acting theory and methodology as well as more advanced production techniques for the enhancement of your chosen specialisation. Group projects and professional practices are introduced LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 053 DEGREE PROGRAMME

“I feel that the most important thing I’ve learnt from The Puttnam School of Film is how to collaborate with and appreciate other creative individuals during the production of a film. Being ethical, respectful, and creatively open to your fellow filmmakers in the process of making a film whilst also ensuring one’s own artistic integrity remains is something I strive for.” James Khoo, alumnus, BA(Hons) Film, Winner of Best Short Film for Hentak Kaki at the FILM Singapore International Film Festival 2011

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Film With Specialisms: Screenwriting, Directing, Film Production, Cinematography & Lighting for Film, Sound Design and Music for Film, Post-Production, Production Design

The eighth art, film, resembles so many other arts. the film-related disciplines, from screenwriting, However, it is in itself a unique medium. Film prizes directing, and producing, to cinematography, the collaborative process, and The Puttnam School sound, editing, and production design. of Film sits in a privileged position of being able to Level 1 establishes the groundwork of filmmaking tap into the ecosystem of the various arms of an arts and presents the theoretical approaches needed college. Whilst doing so, the primary focus of the for the study of film. You will be introduced to the school is to nurture its students to find their own disciplines of screenwriting, producing, directing, voice through the art of cinematic storytelling. cinematography, sound recording, sound-designing, This programme answers the call of the local and editing, and production design. Level 2 develops international film community, which seeks reflective the practical and academic work begun in the practitioners empowered by the capacity for creativity previous level and takes the collaborative process and authenticity. Through practice-based learning, of film practice further, through various exercises instilled with critical thinking, you will be inspired and a short film project. Central to Level 3 are the to communicate within a cinematic framework complex demands of professional filmmaking. Work and explore various narrative environments, undertaken in the final year combines your developed such as short and feature films, documentaries artistic approach and technical skills, culminating in and television commercials, with an emphasis a Thesis Film where you specialise in a discipline. on professional and broadcast standards. Career Paths: Screenwriter, Producer, Fiction While keeping with the current advances in technology, or Documentary Director, Cinematographer, the school also observes that these are mere tools Editor, Sound Designer, Production Designer in the overall architecture of content. Although new Teaching Methods: You will have opportunities to work in technologies always have and will continue to have studios and attend special workshops and masterclasses. an impact on the realisation of artistic works, the You will attend lectures, tutorials, seminars, and programme will emphasise skills and knowledge screenings. You will participate in class presentations that refer to the artistic and conceptual traditions in film, especially in the area of storytelling, in all LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 055 DEGREE PROGRAMME

“The aim of the Acting Programme is to develop versatile contemporary performers for a global theatre scene that is increasingly hybrid and culturally diverse in nature. We do this by integrating theory with practice throughout the three years of actor training in a hands on approach where you are thinking through making and learning through doing.” Edith Podesta, Programme Leader, BA(Hons) Acting, LASALLE College of the Arts

ACTING

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Acting

The training of the actor is a rigorous, multi-faceted Level 1 considers the relationship between body, discipline involving mind, body, and emotion. It is also voice, and mind, and develops physical presence. The in demand more than ever across a broad range of unique feature of Level 1 is the Asian Theatre Project performance events. Professional acting careers can and intensive stylistic workshops – from Commedia to be sustained in theatre, film, television, and many Kabuki. Level 2 reinforces the interdependence of the other forms of media. Actors can use their skills and elements that make up the actor’s processes. You are intelligence to re-interpret the great classics of the guided on a personal work method, through continuous world, as well as create innovative, authentic, and engagement with productions – from Shakespeare to thought-provoking portrayals on stage and screen. Shepherd. Level 3 operates as a theatre company, with ensemble members, comprising final year students, This performance-based programme offers quality experiencing a range of roles, styles, genres, and training in all essential elements: acting, voice, and disciplines. You refine your art form with a strong focus movement techniques, together with imaginative, on your individual strengths. improvisational, and research skills. Theory is balanced with practice and applied to dramatic literature, script Career Paths: Actor in Plays, Film, Television, and Radio analysis, world theatre, and cinema. LASALLE aims Related Careers: Performer in Musicals, Events and to graduate thinking, expressive actors, informed and Multimedia productions, Theatre Director, Writer, creative, with the ability to work across genres, media, Educator and performance cultures. Teaching Methods: You will be taught through lectures, Through classes, projects, workshops, and productions, seminars, practical presentations, class participation, the course develops your abilities to work in an rehearsals, journals, and masterclasses. ensemble environment and with awareness of your own imaginative resources. The programme collaborates with other faculties, especially The Puttnam School of Film, which is part of LASALLE’s Faculty of Media Arts, and offers rich training within a wide cultural and historical context. You will participate in a variety of fully-mounted productions directed by international professionals in a range of theatre spaces. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 057 DEGREE PROGRAMME

“The opportunity to travel abroad for this programme provided us with a firsthand experience of how a similar art form is practiced in other parts of the world, broadening our field of study.” Samantha Teo, alumna, BA(Hons) Dance, on a dance residency programme at DANCE the University of California, Irvine

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Dance

This is a dynamic boutique-programme which develops Emphasising expanding conceptions of artistic practice dance artists. Small class size enables lecturers to take that are supported by the mastery of contemporary a personal interest in your well-being and development. dance and choreographic techniques, the programme Through a variety of inter-disciplinary collaborations at includes: each level, you are encouraged to question the definition • Performance and technique to develop artistry and of dance and push its boundaries. The mentoring that comprehension of technical dance skills and styles; guides these collaborative projects creates a stimulating and encouraging environment to assist the development • Choreographic expression to encourage creative of individual artistic voices. exploration of dance and an imaginative use of the body; Inspired by Singapore’s location and social make-up, the programme embraces a range of cultures in its content, • Critical analysis and theoretical studies approach, and philosophy. International guest artists will enhance artistic practice through reflection and visit and share their work and creative processes with contextualisation. you. Their contributions will broaden your perspective of dance and provide important networking opportunities. Level 1 establishes a technical, creative, practical, and Both lecturers and visiting guest artists have trained contextual foundation; melding different disciplines and worked in institutions and companies within and theoretical approaches. Level 2 develops more Asia, Europe, and America; their culturally diverse sophisticated creative thought practices to broaden aesthetics, dance styles, and philosophies will add new inquiry and knowledge. Level 3 consolidates personal dimensions and sensitivities to your discipline. As such, development towards professionalism. Research topics the programme focuses on helping you to discover new culminate in original thesis and creative output. expressive languages. Career Paths: Dance Artist, Choreographer, Dancer

In the final year, you will receive professional Related Careers: Dance Instructor, Dance Critic placements with industry partners, and opportunities to apprentice at local dance companies, various studios, or Teaching Methods: You will be taught through lectures, with respected teachers. Graduates of this programme seminars, practical presentations, class participation, are robustly competitive and are positioned on the rehearsals, journals, and masterclasses. forefront of contemporary dance creation. By training with a current, creative, and collaborative focus, you will emerge as a dance artist who will challenge and expand the definitions of dance. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 059 DEGREE PROGRAMME

MUSIC

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Music With Specialisms: Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz Performance, Music Technology, Popular Music Performance

This programme has been developed in response to You will be mentored by some of the most experienced the demands of a growing creative music industry in performers and educators in the region from diverse Singapore and Southeast Asia for graduates with an backgrounds in both Western and indigenous musical enhanced ability, knowledge, and diversity of experience practices. Lectures, workshops, and rehearsals form in the areas of performance, composition, and new the backbone of the programme and offer unique music technologies. opportunities to explore a range of current musical practices, including: chamber ensembles, gamelan, In keeping with the latest industry demands on music theory, specialised aural training, musical culture, contemporary musicians, graduates from the School of studio recording, and interactive technologies. Contemporary Music (SoCM) embrace technology as an integral part of their performance and compositional Level 1 introduces the basic approaches, methods, and practice. You will be exposed to traditional techniques skills of the course. You will learn to master your chosen that are expanded upon by contemporary ideas, instrument and understand the essential components enabling you to engage productively with the creative of a musical language. Level 2 builds on performance industries in the new millennium. SoCM presents a practice, while introducing new composition techniques unique opportunity to experience a broad cross-section and wider areas of knowledge. You will develop aural of today’s musical practice within one integrated awareness and learn to communicate music convincingly programme. The School fosters important creative to the listener. Level 3 is concerned with integrating relationships between living composers and classical skills into professional practice, completing a major performers, developing highly skilled and creative research thesis, and extending abilities to meet performer-composers in Jazz and Popular music, pressures and requirements of production. Graduates and simultaneously integrating Music Technology emerge equipped to work both collaboratively and in innovative and practical ways throughout the independently, with individuality and self-motivation. programme. Career Paths: Music Performer, Composer, Music Blending the vibrant cultures and diverse ideas Arranger, Music Director, Recording Engineer, Live found in Asia with a Western musical discourse, Sound Engineer, Film and TV Composer you will undertake one of five specialisms: Classical Related Careers: Educator, Music Reviewer, Voice Performance, Jazz Performance, Popular Music Talent, Vocal Coach Performance, Composition, and Music Technology. You will audition into one of the five specialisms and Teaching Methods: You will attend lectures, seminars, pursue this stream throughout the course. workshops, and tutorials. You will take part in performing ensembles, masterclasses, and in-house and To achieve a balanced syllabus, you are given public performances. opportunities to gain familiarity with all five specialisms through practiced-based learning within inter- disciplinary ensembles, music technology, and music and culture modules. This develops a solid foundation in your chosen discipline, while the shared subjects inform you about other disciplines and practices. This prepares you to confidently situate an individual artistic ‘voice’ within today’s multifaceted musical landscape. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 061 DEGREE PROGRAMME

“The students I’ve had the opportunity to work with are professionals. You can actually see a student grow through the three years of a programme here at LASALLE.” Ivan Heng, 2013 Cultural Medallion Award Recipient, Founding Artistic Director, Wild Rice

MUSICAL THEATRE

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Musical Theatre

The world of musical theatre is diverse and colourful – Level 1 sets the foundation for both physical and with new musical works being brought alive everywhere intellectual learning. You will integrate technical work by performers, directors, choreographers, designers, into a performance, through the concepts of individuality and musicians. As an art form, it attracts an increasingly and authenticity. Level 2 builds on acquired skills and sophisticated worldwide viewership. While technical moves to more challenging theory and practice. advances have transformed stage productions into rich You will analyse the external and internal details of visual spectacles, highly trained and gifted performers character and build a repertoire suited to your own voice. remain integral to the success and growth of the genre. Level 3 performance classes are followed by a detailed rehearsal process to support a rigorous production This programme focuses upon quality training for programme. A series of lectures provides important gifted young performers from anywhere in the world. management tools for a future career in the arts. Internationally unique as an Honours degree – the first of its kind in Asia – it is designed to prepare students for Career Paths: Musical Theatre Performer, Stage professional careers in musicals, plays, cabaret, film, Performer, Actor, Cabaret Artiste, Vocalist and television. Graduates are employed in the region, Related Careers: Composer, Educator, Musical Director, including the West End, and in Europe as well as North Writer, Singer, Director, Commercial Dancer, Vocal America. Arranger, Vocal Coach Contemporary musical theatre demands that all Teaching Methods: You will be taught through lectures, performers can sing, dance, and act with equal skill seminars, practical presentations, class participation, – a ‘triple threat’. This programme trains such future rehearsals, journals, and masterclasses. professionals in these disciplines and gives you a rich historical and cultural context from which to interpret and create. In addition to classes and workshops, you are continually involved in realising a variety of partially- and fully-staged theatre productions, in a range of performance venues. These are led by world- class professional directors, music directors, and choreographers. LASALLE PROSPECTUS BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) 063

Yuni Hadi, who achieved both the BA(Hons) Arts Management and MA Arts & Cultural Management degrees at LASALLE, is one of the producers

behind Singapore’s claim to international DEGREE PROGRAMME cinematic glory - Ilo Ilo - which clinched the coveted Caméra d’Or for Best First Feature Film at the 66th Cannes Film Festival (2013).

ARTS MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Years Award: BA(Hons) Arts Management

Study Arts Management @ LASALLE Level 2 allows you to be intensely involved in the The LASALLE Arts Management programme offers a discussions and analysis of theories and issues to three year course of study intended for emerging arts strengthen and develop your critical disposition in managers. Located in Singapore with its comprehensive talking and writing about the arts. In addition you will be arts scene, private, and public support structures, given hands-on practical experience in realising an arts museums, theatres, festivals, and local venues it offers management project. diverse opportunities to engage in a comprehensive Level 3 provides you with the opportunity to acquire introduction to the field. You will have opportunities critical professional skills relevant to contemporary to study all aspects of this discipline and to undertake practice, supported by activities to consolidate your internships, meet arts managers both locally and verbal and written communications. In this final year internationally as well as to engage in research. you will be introduced to Arts Policy and Arts Law. The As a LASALLE Arts Management graduate, you will draw programme also requires you to undertake an internship. from exposure to numerous art forms, business and You will complete your course of study with a 10,000 word entrepreneurial skills, legal knowledge, and cultural research dissertation. policy and diplomacy, and will be poised to become a Career Paths: Arts Administrator/Manager leader in your field both in the region and beyond. Related Careers: Undertake numerous roles such as The BA(Hons) Arts Management programme offers General Manager, Marketing/Public Relations Manager, an interdisciplinary curriculum and aims to produce Exhibition Manager, Event and Operations Manager, graduates equipped with a depth of knowledge Programming Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Theatre and understanding about the artistic and business Manager in small and medium public and private arts environment of the arts. The comprehensive course of organisations, Policy Maker in government agencies. studies is designed to enable our graduates to mediate between artworks and their audiences, and become Teaching Methods: The course of study is delivered effective arts managers. through a range of lectures, workshops, tutorials, seminars, internships and projects. There will be regular The learning environment concentrates on developing a guest lectures by arts management practitioners from range of analytical, reflective, and communication skills Singapore and abroad. You will be expected to complete in order to enable you to become an articulate and skilled written assignments in the form of essays and projects, Arts Manager. participate in class presentations, undertake internships Arts Management Clusters and write a research dissertation. The course of study is organized in the following clusters across all three years of study:

• History and Contextual Studies • Business of the Creative Enterprise • Professional Practice (Visual and Performing Arts Management Practice) • Research and Communications Skills

Level 1 constitutes an introduction to the programme and establishes its methodological and practical base. It presents the different disciplines and theoretical approaches needed for the study of Arts Management and provides an historical, social, and artistic introduction to the detailed study of Arts Management to be carried out at Levels 2 and 3. LASALLE PROSPECTUS 065 ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK CERTIFICATE Academic Framework – Spheres of Practice

LASALLE certificate programmes are designed for students to experience the vibrant and energising arts community within the LASALLE’s city-centre campus. The Foundation Certificate Programme is intended to help students with GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent qualifications to PROGRAMMES develop their core visual arts skills including drawing, 2D, 3D, and image manipulation.

The Certificate in English Language for the Creative Arts is a four-level programme, suitable for students planning to undertake an academic programme in English or who want to improve their English language proficiency.

BACHELORBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) AWARD

BA(HONS)BA(HONS) LEVEL 3

BA(HONS)BA(HONS) LEVEL 2

DIPLOMADIPLOMA AWARD BA(HONS)BA(HONS) LEVEL 1

DIPLOMADIPLOMA LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN VISUAL ARTS (GCE ‘A’ Level - 2 subjects/H2 subjects and a pass in General DIPLOMADIPLOMA LEVEL 2 Paper with no Arts background)

DIPLOMADIPLOMA LEVEL 1

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENTSS REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

GCEGCE ‘‘O’O’ Level – 5 subjects credits GCE ‘‘A’A’ Level – 2 subjects/H2 (includes English)English) OR recorecognisedgnised subjectssubjects and a pass in General Paper international equivalent.equivalent.** OROR IB including Art as a subject OR recognisedrecognised internationalinternational equivalent.*

* Please refer to page 76 for the full list of internationally recognised qualifications.

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069 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS LASALLE PROSPECTUS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES 067 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN VISUAL ARTS

Duration: 1 Year Award: Foundation Certificate in Visual Arts (FCVA)

The Foundation Certificate Programme is a one-year as fundamental technical skills, manual dexterity and intensive Art, Media and Design course. It offers two basic visual/cultural literacy. In addition, the Programme possible pathways: 1. A stand-alone programme to also supports student learning through the personal and equip individuals in all facets of art making and critical professional development component. thinking. 2. As a transition to undergraduate studies at This Certificate Programme is intended for those with LASALLE or other institutes of higher learning. minimum GCE A’level education level or above. The Certificate seeks to provide students with a All applicants will be interviewed by the programme comprehensive grounding in the basic creative lecturers. For curriculum contents, please refer to processes for all areas of study in Visual Arts. It also handbook. serves to identify students’ strengths and provide advice as to possible choices for future specialist study. The curriculum focuses on sequential and explorative learning and values the practices of its students. It equips them with a broad skill-set and nurtures reflective and critical thinking in areas such LASALLE PROSPECTUS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES 069 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

The Certificate in English Language for the Creative Intake Level Duration Entry Entry Arts is a four-level programme. It is suitable for Requirement Requirement you if you are planning to undertake an academic – Diploma – BA(Hons) programme in English or want to improve your English language proficiency. You will experience Jun Beginners 8 weeks IELTS 3.5 N/A* the vibrant and energising arts community within (a minimum score of 3.5 the LASALLE College of the Arts’ city-centre campus is required whilst developing your English language skills. in both the Speaking On successful completion of the programme you will and Writing have a level of English which is equivalent to an IELTS components) 5.5 – 6. You will also have developed a set of study skills, Sept Lower 12 IELTS 4.0 IELTS 4.5 which will help prepare you for studying in a tertiary Intermediate weeks (a minimum (a minimum environment. The Advanced Course focuses on English score of 4.0 score of 4.5 for Academic Purposes and Academic Study Skills. is required is required This level is highly recommended for any international in both the in both the students who want to develop their Academic Study Speaking Speaking and Writing and Writing Skills and further enhance their English Language skills components) components) prior to commencing a Diploma or Degree course. Jan Intermediate 12 IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 We believe you learn a language by using it and weeks (a minimum (a minimum the classes are student-centred and interactive. score of 4.5 score of 5.0 You will be mentored throughout the programme is required is required in both the in both the and encouraged to set individual goals and develop Speaking Speaking independent learning skills. Self-study and reflection and Writing and Writing are a core part of the programme and you are expected components) components) to develop learning plans, portfolios, and journals. Apr Advanced 12 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 In addition to developing your language skills, you will weeks (a minimum (a minimum score of 5.0 score of 5.5 be encouraged to widen your knowledge of the arts is required is required during your course. You can attend performances, in both the in both the exhibitions, and talks in addition to undertaking study Speaking Speaking trips to places of interest in Singapore. Students offered and Writing and Writing places on LASALLE Diploma and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) components) components) programmes are encouraged to prepare for study in * Only students applying for Diploma Courses and the their area of specialism through attendance at selected Foundation Certificate in Visual Arts are eligible to classes or workshops and observation of classes. undertake the Beginner’s English Course. Programme Content Note: A student may be allowed to join mid-way You will cover the following areas: through the Lower Intermediate Course and • General English • English for Academic Purposes Intermediate Course, if they can demonstrate • Study Skills • English Language for the Arts their ability to follow the programme. Programme Structure and Entry Requirements There are four levels in the Certificate in English ASSESSMENT Language for the Creative Arts programme. You can enter the programme at any of the four levels providing You are required to pass each level in order to you meet the entry requirements for that level. You progress to the next level of the programme. can take a language placement test to determine your On completion of the Advanced Course, you must pass level of entry to the programme or submit your IELTS or the final exam and pass the coursework, in order to TOEFL score. join a LASALLE Diploma or Degree programme. You will attend 20 hours of classes a week and will be For LASALLE programmes, the English expected to do a further 15 hours of directed self-study language requirements are: each week. • Diploma – IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 71 The minimum entry requirements for each • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) – IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 level are stated in the table below: FIND OUT MORE

Interested? Catch a glimpse of a world class arts Student Exhibitions & Performances education at our award-winning campus LASALLE The Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS), College of the Arts. Come meet our programme the curatorial division of LASALLE, runs the LASALLE advisors, check out our campus, witness artists at galleries, comprising some 1,500 square meters work, exercise your creative juices, be enthralled by of gallery spaces that are dedicated to exploring performances, and more. Take a first hand look at new and experimental art, design, and media the international community of artists and designers practices. Undergraduate and postgraduate student who have been spearheading the burgeoning arts exhibitions are held frequently at the galleries. movement from Asia to the rest of the world. The Faculty of Performing Arts puts up more Open House than 20 shows a year in LASALLE’s performance Get a taste of an art education like no other. More spaces, including musicals at The Singapore on our Diploma and Degree courses will be made Airlines Theatre, and various theatrical and accessible all under one roof at our Open House. Grab music showcase at the Creative Cube, Flexible the chance to meet with our students and staff, and Performance Space, and the Amphitheatre. even rub shoulders with the President of the college! Virtual Tour The Open House will be held in January 2014. Take an interactive virtual tour of our campus Graduates’ Showcase – The LASALLE Show at www.youtube.com/LASALLESingapore From March to June each year, LASALLE’s graduating Short Courses@LASALLE class stages an inspiring spectacle of visual arts New taster courses are conducted throughout exhibition, events, and performances, within and the year and are suitable for anyone seeking to outside the college, to showcase and celebrate develop their artistic knowledge or get a taste the achievement of an education fostered by their of a creative career. For more information, creativity and the boundless imagination. Marking the please email [email protected] end of the students’ academic journey, The LASALLE Show exhibits a rich crop of artistic talents, learned Overseas Representatives knowledge from rigorous practice-led research LASALLE’s overseas representatives provide and well-honed skills, ready to be harvested by programme advice and application services to employers in the creative industries. Can’t wait? Visit international students. Countries with LASALLE our online showcase at www.thelasalleshow.com representatives are Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Enrolment Schedule China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Norway, Russia, South Korea, For more information on the dates and locations Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For of our roadshows, information sessions, and a full list, please visit www.lasalle.edu.sg workshops in Singapore, visit http://www.lasalle. edu.sg/Admissions/Enrolment-Schedule.aspx

LASALLE Guided Campus Tours Weekly-guided (Every Wed & Fri) campus tours are organised to give future students opportunities to explore the campus. These tours are led by our programme advisors. All tours are in English and will take approximately one hour. Register for your tour at http://www.lasalle.edu.sg/Admissions/ Enrolment-Schedule.aspx (Registrations have to be made at least three working days in advance).