LASALLE Undergraduate Prospectus AY2021/22 LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS About LASALLE — 5 Why LASALLE — 10 Integrated arts campus — 12 The win-win factor — 18 LASALLE COLLEGE Star alumni — 22 OF THE ARTS DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES — 27 BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) PROGRAMMES — 51 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME — 77 ADMISSIONS Why Singapore — 83 Academic framework — 84 How to apply — 85 Academic requirements — 86 Application fees — 89 Tuition fees — 90 Scholarships & financial assistance — 91 Private Education Act — 92 Refund policy — 93 Supporting documents checklist — 94 Find out more — 95 ABOUT LASALLE Asia’s leading tertiary institution in contemporary arts and design education and practice. LASALLE College of the Arts offers 30 diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fine arts, design communication, interior design, product design, film, animation, fashion, dance, music, theatre, arts management, arts pedagogy and practice, art therapy, asian art histories and creative writing. LASALLE provides a nurturing, interdisciplinary learning environment to inspire the next generation of forward-looking, globally engaged artists, designers and leaders of creative industries. Its faculty is led by a community of award-winning artists, designers, educators and researchers, and their practice-led research sets LASALLE apart as an international centre of excellence. LASALLE is a non-profit private educational institution founded in 1984 by the late De La Salle Brother Joseph McNally, a visionary artist and educator. 5 OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES LASALLE exists to • Inspire students to become forward‑looking, globally engaged creative artists and critical thinkers who will contribute meaningfully to transformations of culture and society. • Develop and provide arts leadership for Singapore by fostering imagination, experimentation and new knowledge in creative practice and research. LASALLE will be • Asia’s leading contemporary arts and design institution. LASALLE’s values • Collaboration • Excellence • Courage • Agility • Engagement Statement of culture LASALLE promotes the significance of the arts to effect personal, social and economic transformations. An empowering and dynamic environment inspires ambitious aspirations for staff and students, and the development of high‑level skills, creativity and critical reflection. Contemporary focus With an emphasis on contemporary practice and research, our teaching philosophy emphasises idea generation and new interpretations of creative disciplines. Our students’ ideas and creativity set them apart as they emerge as reflective practitioners in the industry. As an Asian institution positioned at the crossroads of diverse cultures, an arts education at LASALLE brings students closer to developing a deep understanding of cultural and artistic links between the East and the West. 6 | LASALLE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS AY2021/22 7 Practice-led arts education The professional practice of LASALLE’s teaching staff Partner institution Goldsmiths, University of London, a partner institution of is one of its most important assets. Our unique College LASALLE, is renowned for having a creative and innovative environment is formed by a faculty of accomplished artists approach to the teaching of and research in the arts. Goldsmiths and educators from around the world, many of whom has approved LASALLE as an appropriate tertiary institution in are renowned experts in their areas, actively involved in Singapore to offer degree programmes leading to Goldsmiths exhibitions, performances and research. The incorporation validated awards. of their respective expertise in programme delivery closely relates teaching and learning to a broad range of theoretical All degree programmes offered at LASALLE have been and intellectual concerns in contemporary arts and design designed and developed by LASALLE to fulfil the needs of the practice. creative industries in Singapore and beyond. These programmes have been validated through a process of external peer review Students are constantly exposed to first‑hand experience by Goldsmiths as being of an appropriate standard and quality in current research practices, leading to the acquiring of a to lead to a Goldsmiths award. wide set of knowledge and skills by the time they graduate. These skills enable them to successfully adjust to the multi‑ faceted demands of the creative industries. Government support As part of the government’s plans to upgrade arts education in Singapore, LASALLE is a recipient of financial support from Ministry of Education (MOE) for both Diploma Specialist mentors Students are mentored by an international and Singaporean and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) programmes. Eligible students faculty who spans a breadth of creative professions in are entitled to subsidised fees through the MOE Tuition art, design, media and performance. From artists, actors, Grant Scheme. composers, dancers, designers, directors, curators, multi‑ and interdisciplinary artists to many more, they collectively represent an international career portfolio with some of Constitution As a private, non‑profit arts institution, LASALLE is a registered the most forward looking institutions and organisations in Institute of a Public Character, approved by the Commissioner Singapore and globally. of Charities, and operates autonomously under the constitution of LASALLE College of the Arts Limited. Journey to excellence In 2015, LASALLE became the first home‑grown Singaporean institution to be awarded the coveted EduTrust Star by the Committee for Private Education, the highest accolade of quality for a private education institution in Singapore. The College was awarded a second consecutive EduTrust Star in 2019, affirming its ongoing commitment to quality education. 8 | LASALLE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS AY2021/22 9 WHY LASALLE At LASALLE, you will… • Learn in a real arts school which is practice‑ A TRULY IMMERSIVE ARTS led and industry focused. • Experience artistic revolutions through ENVIRONMENT interdisciplinary collaborations. As a leading contemporary arts institution, LASALLE’s • Be in a progressive environment where you programmes testify to the power of the arts to are encouraged to be a creative individual. communicate across cultures and geographies. • Be mentored by some of the best international arts practitioners and taught by practicing artists and designers from the What sets us apart is having artists and students creative industries. from different disciplines bring out the best of each • Be plugged into the global arts scene with other, in creative collaborations that spark inspirations the world’s premier creative practitioners and innovations. More importantly, this prepares our including Diane von Fürstenberg, Gilbert & George, Karim Rashid, Lord David Puttnam, graduates for sustained and fulfilling careers in the Miroslava Duma, Paul Sermon, Robert creative industries. Wilson, Stelarc, Thomas Heatherwick, Victoria Beckham and more. With a vibrant campus calendar ranging from Open • Be in an accredited institution with House to The LASALLE Show and jam packed with programmes that are original and developed by LASALLE. arts events in between, student life at LASALLE is an experience you will remember as the best years of • Benefit fromrobust internship programmes and collaborations with established industry your life. partners that lead to gainful employment. • Be given opportunities to be involved in multiple creative projects with top global brands. • Be embraced by a diverse community of students and lecturers from around the world in a conducive hub of artistic energy. • Eat, breathe and live creativity 24/7 with a range of activities like on‑campus exhibitions, performances, gigs, open mics, and arts markets. 10 | LASALLE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS AY2021/22 11 INTEGRATED ARTS CAMPUS Situated in the central civic and cultural district McNally Campus of Singapore, the McNally Campus is designed to optimise interaction and provide line of sight across the community through its glass façade and gateless walls. The design provides many platforms for interaction and inspiration. In keeping with the integrative nature of contemporary arts and design practice, multiple breakout spaces and sky bridges encourage diverse art forms to coalesce and co‑mingle, providing an inspiring learning environment for students. Architecturally iconic and designed to enable a vibrant, connected community, the McNally Campus offers students an impressive array of performance and exhibition spaces for learning and showcasing. Core lectures and teaching programmes take place at the McNally Campus where LASALLE’s unique learning environment encourages interdisciplinary interaction and a holistic approach to contemporary practice. 12 | LASALLE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS AY2021/22 13 The Ngee Ann LASALLE’s Institute Kongsi Library of Contemporary Arts The Ngee Ann Kongsi Library houses an extensive arts-related specialist collection of Singapore The Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore publications in hard and electronic forms including: (ICAS) is the curatorial division of LASALLE College of the Arts. Situated at the College’s • A comprehensive range of arts and design • Exhibition catalogues of local and foreign dynamic city campus, its five galleries books, audio‑visual resources, e‑books and artists. present a programme of curated international periodicals with a focus on building a niche exhibitions alongside exhibitions organised collection in the contemporary arts. • Academic databases and e‑journals,