Semester 1
Theory of music is an important part of learning to play an instrument. This course is intended for beginners, and lessons will involve easy-to-understand explanations of all basic theory concepts.
The student will learn how to read music fluently and be prepared to start practical lessons quickly.
Sessions TBA
Year
The University Ensemble provides a high-quality performing experience for musicians. The Ensemble meets every week for rehearsing sessions.
Students are given the opportunity to experience an array of musical genres and styles ranging from arrangements of well-known pieces to jazz and contemporary music.
Semester 2
This DGP unit is designed for students who wish to become more knowledgeable and more articulate about how to form a surer and sounder judgment about films they watch. How does a Hollywood blockbuster differ from a New Wave South Korean masterpiece? How does a European art-house film differ from an American Indie film? How is a story told through the language of film?
How does cinematography influence perception of images? How does film music affect us emotionally? Are we being guided or manipulated in understanding the filmmaker? What about editing? Does it impact our sensorial experience at all? Sessions also include viewing relevant film clips.
Semester 1
In this unit, students will learn the fundamentals of how to write a story for a feature film (live or animation), a short, a documentary, and television drama/sitcom. Topics explored include screenwriting fundamentals (such as conflict, story structure), finding the story spark and discovering what you want to say (theme), creating compelling characters, implementing visual storytelling, crafting well-constructed scenes utilizing POV, dialogue, structure and style and understanding the basic formatting of a script.
Semester 1, Semester 2
This study unit explores a playful approach the intersection of movement, rhythm, and body percussion, using dance improvisation and traditional rhythms from various cultures. Students will delve into a variety of ways of experimentation through movement and rhythm. Students will engage in a physical and auditory dialogue, exploring kinesthetic possibilities by responding to rhythm and sound. Peer learning will enhance responses to rhythm, movement, and sound by fostering presence and cultivating creative contributions to the overall soundscape and movement experience. We will develop our reflexes, explore the difference between active and passive availability of the body, cultivate sensitivity, coordination, and creativity. This movement practice also has therapeutic benefits and can be of interest to students in any area of study, including medicine, sport, and the arts.
Semester 1
This study-unit aims to help participants develop a variety of practical skills used in various stages of the construction of clothing.
Students are introduced to the basic principles of garment-making firstly by analysing different ready-made patterns available in paper and digital form and discussing various ways to adapt and modify patterns to suit various figure types.
Then the course takes a hands-on approach whereby participants are taught to construct a selection of textiles samples using some basic sewing techniques.
Semester 1
The purpose of this course is to present students the elements and principles of fashion design. Recognition of design styles is also included as components of the course.
Students will be required to demonstrate the creative use of inspiration and design experimentation through various projects.
Semester 2
This Unit is aimed to expose students to fashion design and illustration in both its early and late stages.
Students will discover various methods to communicate and illustrate fashion via different fashion design themes every week.
Semester 1, Semester 2
This Degreeplus unit will give you the ability to capture those images you have always desired and getting the best from your camera. Please note that you do not need a professional camera for this unit.
Semester 1, Semester 2
This DGP unit will allow prospective students to get a basic overview of painting methods and some useful introductory techniques. This unit should be attractive to those who wish to improve their drawing through the study of focus, perspective and other skills.
Semester 1
Learn the art of modern calligraphy from the ground up! In this unit, you will begin with the fundamental strokes and gradually build your skills to create stunning hand lettering. You will explore various styles, embellishment techniques, and surface options, allowing you to add a unique personal touch to your work.
Semester 2
In this study-unit, students from different backgrounds are introduced to the basics of creating digital environments. As part of the study-unit, students will be able to experiment with interactive experiences and the tools required to make content for digital environments and digital games. A range of themes is tackled throughout the semester, each of which will be explored with a small group project. The students will learn the basics of the Unity and the Unreal game engine and how to craft digital environments by arranging simple geometry, images, and video footage.