The course adopts the Western creative ideas and modes of study to encourage students to break the shackles of traditional arts framework and explore different art media to express their own self, their very own ways of expression and thinking. Through a variety of art and design projects to meet the individuals’ needs, students experience diverse fields in art and design.
Subject areas include:
Western Creative Fashion Design
Western Creative Graphic Design
Western Creative 3D Design
Western Creative Fine Art
(Students can choose more than one subject area.)
By means of a structured programme of study, we aim to:
Allow students to be familiar with the creative process in the world of Western art and design
Prepare portfolio in order to apply for the world's leading art and design institutions
Promote independent creative thinking and problem solving ability
Tutors’ Profile:
With the help from University of the Arts London, the tutors chosen are either graduates from the University of the Arts London, professional tutors abroad or practicing artists and designers in the industry.
They include:
Mr. Stephen Sibthorpe Academic Head at London Arts Academy
Over the last 11 years, he has worked in a variety of schools in London, Peru, Colombia and India as the head of department and head of school. His main role in the Academy is to coordinate our intensive art programmes, encourage students to be creative in their artwork, enhance their understanding and knowledge in art and design and assist them to adapt to art and design curriculum abroad.
Ms. Yusiki Lam Academic coordinator at London Arts Academy
Graduated in BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, University of the Arts London. She has more than 5 years of working experience in graphic design field in different countries, such as Hong Kong, Australia, Italy and London.
Target Students:
Students who are interested in art and design or wish to make further improvement on the quality of their portfolio.
Teaching Language:
English and Cantonese
Course Date:
6 July to 4 September 2009 (specific enrolment date can be considered on individual basis)
Teaching Hours:
10:00am to 1:00pm; 2:30pm to 5:30pm;
Monday to Friday
Location:
London Arts Academy
5th Floor, Xin Fu Xiong Building, 9 Nong Lin Xia Road, Yue Xiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, PRC.
Traffic Guidance: Guangzhou Metro Line 1 DongShanKou Station Exit C
Western Creative Art and Design Summer Course Structure:
The summer course emphasises on individual’s research, development and experiment of ideas. Please note that some projects span 2 weeks.
|
Subject
Areas
Date |
Western Creative Fashion Design |
Western Creative Graphic Design |
Western Creative 3D Design |
Western Creative Fine Art |
|
6 - 10 July |
Texture & Pattern |
Word & Image (PartⅠ) |
Generating ideas and basic design |
Basic drawing |
|
13 - 17 July |
Hat Project |
Word & Image (PartⅡ) |
Chair design project |
Advanced drawing |
|
20 - 24 July |
A painting |
Time is change
(2 weeks project) |
‘Surprise’ produce design |
Mark-making and mixed media |
|
27 - 31 July |
Fashion & Architecture |
‘Protective’ design |
Basic wood-block print and pattern |
|
3 - 7 August |
Cabaret
(2 weeks project) |
3D Spatial
(2 weeks project) |
‘Interpretation’ project |
3D Clay relief and 3D sculpture |
|
10 - 14 August |
Toys design project |
Acrylic painting |
|
17 - 21 August |
Locational project
(2 weeks project) |
Locational project
(2 weeks project) |
Locational project
(2 weeks project) |
Illusion art in theatre design |
|
24 - 28 August |
2D-3D project ‘picture space’ |
|
31 August - 4 September |
Music with fashion |
Music package design |
Jewellery Design |
Personal ideas and media exploration |
Remarks: Flexible timetables can be arranged based on individuals’ interest and time allocation. Students can choose to work on one subject area each week.
To apply:
The completed enrolment package should be returned to:
Chamberlain Educational Services Limited
Address: 21/F, 10 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
The completed enrolment form must be accompanied with the following items: 3 passport- size photos and 1 photocopy of ID card.
Please note: Places are on first come first served basis.
