Our Country, Our Cityscape!

- Mixed Media Art with Recycled Materials @ Zhong Hua Primary School

Pupils at Zhong Hua Primary School are given an introduction to Mixed Media Art using Recycled Materials. They were introduced to Frank Stella's work in 3D abstract form. From his relief forms in maximalist style, the pupils adapted his work to create semi-abstract 3D work based on theme of Our Country, Our Cityscape!

Pupils have included the HDB flats, The Esplanade, Singapore Flyer and other prominent high-rise buildings of our city in their creations. They experimented with different recycled materials to effect 3D formations in Stella's typical bright and varied colours with maximalist details and patterns.

They have created brilliant colourful cityscapes of ours in semi-abstract forms.

More photos @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/composite_ad/sets/72157622041969865/

Introduction to Fashion Design

- An Elective Module for Sec 3 NA/NT Students @ Tampines Secondary School

This is an introductory course specially customised as an NA/NT module for sec 3 students who would pursue such a career path or any other comparable design careers. It is a highly applicable course with hands-on in design of garments and exposure to the local fashion industry.

Students were taught figure drawing of human models and sketching of subjects for garment design. Next, they applied their ideas and concepts of various subjects chosen onto the human figures. Techniques of Manipulation and Stylization have been applied to realise the final designs. Various illustrative media were utilised in visualising their ideas.

They were also exposed to the local fashion industry with case studies of bridal couturier Silverlining and FrontRow’s commitment to promotion of local up-and-coming new fashion designers.

Objectives:
Students will be exposed to local context of fashion industry and informed of the development of fashion trend and its industry for the last 70 years.
Students will be taught sketching techniques on Figure Drawing and design techniques as inspired from various sources such as nature, architecture etc.
Students will be able to illustrate, stylise and compose their designs as a project.
Students will get first-hand exposure to the fashion industry from the industry tour.
Students will be able to present, express and review their final project.

Featured trainer:

Lim Jit Hwang
Design Consultant (Silverlining Bridal Couture)
http://www.silverliningbridal.com/

Lim Jit Hwang is the founder and design consultant of Silverlining Bridal Couture which is established in 2002. It is a fine bridal consultancy firm which provides bridal image consultation and specializes in made-to-measure dresses and suits for to-be-wed clients.

More Photos @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/composite_ad/sets/72157621855076939/

Mixed Media Illustrations for Design

First Media Design School (April 09 - June 09)






















This module has exposed students to various drawing and rendering techniques using mixed media such as gouache, colour pencils, markers and felt pens.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop observational skills that will help communicate ideas and /
or messages effectively
2. Produce a series of work that demonstrate clear understanding of
colour schemes.
3. Produce a series of work that demonstrate drawing and rendering
skills in different media.
4. Show experimentation of various drawing and rendering styles in
their development of various ideas.

Final Assignment:
Students have produced a set of illustrations using mixed media for a series of posters on theme of Fort Canning Park.

More work @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/composite_ad/sets/72157615663204124/

3D Art Fundamentals @ Temasek Polytechnic

This module is a core component of Design Integrated Studies where students get to explore 3D Art-making with use of various materials such as clay, paper, wire and mixed media.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Articulate their 3D work using art elements and basic design principles.
- Evaluate and make aesthetic judgement of 3D art.
- Apply thinking skills, creativity and art-making techniques onto their 3D work.

More of students' work @

http://www.flickr.com/photos/composite_ad/sets/72157615662586966/

A Myraid of Masks

Students' creations from mask-making workshops ranging from primary to polytechnic level.

Mural Painting @ Park View Primary School

This mural is created as part of Artist-in-school programme with Park View Primary School in collaboration with the pupils. It is conceptualized to commemorate its position of Center of Excellence For Sports in the East Zone. Hence, its theme on sports and celebrative Pop colours with dynamic flows and radiating swirls. It is strategically situated in front of its main parade square depicting the school’s main sports like soccer, netball, volleyball and hockey.

More pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/composite_ad/sets/72157619440299498/

Design Modules for Upper Sec. Levels

Fashion Design ● Graphic Design ● Product Design

Content Coverage
History & Context of Design
Design Elements & Principles
Design Processes & Developments
Case Studies/Industry Tour
Design hands-on & Project-work

*Could be customised for Exp/NA/NT, 'N'/'O' levels
*could be conducted within curriculum time or as enrichment programme after-school
*Timing and content could be adjusted and appropriated flexibly within the hrs proposed (10 - 24 hrs).
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For enquiries, please contact:
Lau Sheow Tong (Director/Chief Trainer)
composite@singnet.com.sg
HP: 97935566

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Profiles of Trainers

Lau Sheow Tong
Chief Trainer (Composite Art & Design)
http://sheowtong.blogspot.com/

Sheow Tong is an experienced Art and Design trainer with an extensive track record in his field of expertise. He has taught Art and Design in both primary and secondary schools and he is currently lecturing part-time at Temasek Polytechnic (Design Integrated Studies) and First Media Design School on various design modules.

He has established Composite Art & Design which runs various courses on Art & Design for both students and teachers. Trigger Creations is its series of Art educational programmes targeted for MOE schools as endorsed by National Arts Council (NAC).
As a teachers’ trainer with World Prime Arts Education, he has conducted various Art workshops specially tailored for teachers from MOE such as Art Interpretation for Study of Visual Arts, Fashion Illustration and Mixed Media Painting.

He holds a Master in Fine Arts from LaSalle College of the Arts (validated by Open University, UK), a Post-graduate Diploma in Education from National Institute of Education and a Bachelor in Arts from National University of Singapore.

Lim Jit Hwang
Design Consultant (Silverlining Bridal Couture)
http://www.silverliningbridal.com/

Lim Jit Hwang is the founder and design consultant of Silverlining Bridal Couture which is established in 2002. It is a fine bridal consultancy firm which specialises in made-to-measure dresses and suits for to-be-wed clients. Currently, he is also lecturing part-time at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts on Design Communication Studies. Prior to this, he was a full-time lecturer with its design department.

He graduated with a degree in Visual Arts and Communications from Curtin University of Technology.


Phang Yi Ling Candice
Trainer/Designer (Composite Art & design)
http://candicecandies.carbonmade.com/

Phang Yi Ling Candice is currently a designer/trainer with Composite Art & Design specialising in teaching programmes on experimental design, graphic design and visual communication studies. She is also a freelance designer having done turn-key design projects for various companies such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Metafusion Pte Ltd. She graduated with a Bachelor in Arts (Architecture) from the National University of Singapore and she is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, with First Media Design School.

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