History and Literature

Architecture I: From the Neolithic to Neoclassical: An Introduction to the History of Architecture (Conducted Online)

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

This is the first of a two-part series designed to provide a broad overview of the history of architecture from the Neolithic period up to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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Architecture II: From Industry to the Modern

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

 

This short course explores architecture from the European Industrial Revolution to mid-20th century Modernism. It covers the rise of design as a recognized discipline and its impact on architecture, product, and furniture design. Participants will compare Western and Asian architectural developments, discussing how ideas were adapted and transformed across cultures. The course includes lectures and discussions on significant achievements, design evolution, and cultural influences during this transformative period in architectural history.

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Architecture III: Art and Architecture of the Kingdoms and Empires of Southeast Asia (Conducted Online)

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

 

Participants will explore the great architectural monuments and art of Southeast Asia, focusing mainly on Indonesia and Cambodia. This course will survey the ideas, philosophies, literature and religious beliefs that shaped artistic development and achievement in the region. The course will focus on some of the most powerful and culturally rich kingdoms and empires, many of which were led by local rulers who styled themselves as god-kings (Dewa-rajas) following their conversion to Hinduism and/or Buddhism.

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Mirror of the Soul: A History of Portraiture

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

This course is a survey of the history of portraiture from antiquity to the contemporary. It looks at portraiture primarily in painting. However, visual examples of sculpture, printmaking, photography and even non-traditional media will be provided in the appropriate context.  Besides looking at history, this course will also discuss other aspects of portraiture such as the functions and conventions of portraiture as well as the methods and techniques of producing a portrait. 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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The Art of Film Analysis  [Online]

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

Have you ever felt the strong urge to explain why you did or didn’t like a movie, but don’t know how? This could mean missing out on impressing your date, friend or even business partner (movie talk is are great for small talk and building bonds).

 

Duration: 24 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$315.00

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Introduction to the History of Chinese Popular Music

by Nanyang Technological University

This course explores the developments and trends in Chinese popular music in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. Although these four locations have ethnic Chinese as the majority in the population, they have produced different genres of Chinese popular music due to differences in historical, political, linguistic and economic environments.

 

Duration: 12 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$150.00

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The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the Ancient Chinese

by Nanyang Technological University

Designed using the principles of Activity-Based Learning (ABL), The Art of Leadership programme will help participants gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, and what it means to be a great leader through an integrated study of the classics and the philosophies of great thinkers such as Confucius, Mencius, and Laozi.

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$150.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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中文流行音乐发展简史 (Introduction to the History of Chinese Popular Music)

by Nanyang Technological University

透过这门课程，同学们将了解到中文流行音乐在百年历史中丰富多元的面貌，认识政治、经济与语言如何影响其创作与传播，并掌握来自中国大陆、香港、台湾及新加坡的重要流派、风格与代表性歌手或团体。This course explores the developments and trends in Chinese popular music in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. Although these four locations have ethnic Chinese as the majority in the population, they have produced different genres of Chinese popular music due to differences in historical, political, linguistic and economic environments. 

 

Duration: 12 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$150.00

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文学系列探索 (Exploration of Chinese Literary Series)

by Fei Yue Community Services

《庄子》一书记载庄子言行思想：忘我而与万物为一、戒慎正己游于道、庄周运用特殊的文学技巧将其思想阐述出来。乐龄人士能欣赏庄子汪洋恣肆，随心而发的文字，想象奇幻的文章，同时也学习他的处世待人的思想指导。

Duration: 18 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$66.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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武侠小说系列探索 (Chinese Martial Arts Novel Exploration)

by Fei Yue Community Services

武侠小说是成人童话。多数乐龄人士青少年时期都有阅读过的经验，现在在晚年重温旧梦也是一大乐事。若没读过，此课程是个大好机会接触另类经历。学员不仅可以获得文学上独特的感悟，而且还可以提高审美鉴赏力和人文素养。

Duration: 18 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$66.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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红楼梦探索系列 (Dream of the Red Chamber)

by Fei Yue Community Services

《红楼梦》被誉为百科全书式的经典名著，学员能从此课程中领略小说中包含的丰富文化意蕴，提高审美情趣和自身的传统文化修养。

Duration: 18 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$66.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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A History of Western Art - From Lascaux to Van Gogh

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

This course offers an overview of Western art history, from prehistoric cave paintings to 19th-century Post-Impressionism. It covers major periods including Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism, highlighting key artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Goya, Rodin, Monet, and Van Gogh. Participants will gain insights into the evolution of artistic styles and techniques. By the end of the course, they will also acquire in-depth knowledge of Singapore sculpture and its artistic significance.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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A History of Western Art II - From Picasso to Pop

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

The second in the trilogy of courses on History of Western Art, this course provides basic survey of modern Western art from the early 20th Century to Pop Art in the 1960s. It will look at major art movements and the development of abstract art and the role of the unconscious in art. 

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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A History of Western Art III - Arts in the Cutting Edge

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

The third of the trilogy of courses from the History of Western Arts series aim to provide the fundamental development of the modern Western Arts from early 20th Century to the present contemporary art development, influenced by the social, political and cultural milieu of the times.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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The Secret Language of Italian Renaissance Art

by LASALLE College of the Arts Limited

This course explores the artistic language and conventions employed by Italian Renaissance artists, especially in the realm of painting. The allegories, visual puns, signs and symbols, although recognised and understood by contemporary viewers, are now unfamiliar to us. If one is able to read into the various elements of a painting and thus its  meaning, it will certainly enhance one’s intellectual enjoyment of the painting, in addition to the visual experience. 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$190.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

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世界名画赏析 (Appreciation of world famous paintings)

by Fei Yue Community Services

退休后，很多乐龄朋友选择出国旅行增长见闻。行程中常常包括世界各国著名的美术馆和博物馆。当我们面对几百年前的大师作品时，往往不知道如何去欣赏它们，常常就是拍几张照片就匆匆而过。这个课程将会以轻松的导览的方式给乐龄朋友们介绍各个时期具有代表性的世界名画，包括大师们的经历，创作历史背景，艺术风格，以及大师之间的有趣的互动故事等。

 

Duration: 12 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$52.00

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