Portrait Drawing (Level 1)

(8 sessions X 3 hours)

This course aims to equip learners with an understanding of anatomy, proportions and various drawing techniques, which are fundamental to portrait drawing. Learners will enhance their interest in portrait drawing through visual experience and references provided. This course is recommended for those without prior drawing experience.

Course Content:

Instruction in pencil drawing
Standard measures and proportions of human portrait
Structure of the skull and how the anatomy shapes its external form
Drawing with volume, perspective, shading, composition and expression
Progressive lessons through referencing drawings, photographs and plaster statues
Life drawings

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Our Trainers

Janice Chin

Janice Chin is a local Art Practitioner specialising in various drawing and painting mediums such as pencil, oil and watercolour. She has over 13 years of teaching experience with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and other educational establishments.

Janice is a recipient of the prestigious First Award of the Biennial, sponsored by the ‘Monticelli Gallery’ during the 2013 2^nd ASPAS Biennial International Pastel Exhibition in Oviedo, Spain. She has additionally received and accepted invitations to exhibit her artworks in Korea, Philippines, Spain and Malaysia. Her works were exhibited at the Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival (ASYAFF) in Seoul, Korea in 2008. In 2013, she exhibited her works in the Sacred Art of Mandalas exhibition in Baguio City, Philippines, and the 2^nd International Biennial of Pastel Painting exhibition in Oviedo, Spain.

Other notable exhibitions include the Exposition of Pastel Painting Prize-Winning Works and Finalists (2^nd International Biennial of Pastel Painting) exhibition in Marbella, Spain in 2014; and the Joined By the Crown: Parallel Visions in Penang and Singapore exhibition in Penang, Malaysia in 2017.

A strong believer in inspiring students and other artists, Janice continues to communicate her artistic gift globally. Using a variety of mediums, she regularly creates expressive sketches and shares them daily on Instagram.

Find out more at www.janicechin.com

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Course Information

Course Schedule
[September 2024 intake]
25 September – 13 November 2024 (Every Wed)
2pm – 5pm

[January 2025 intake]
8 January – 5 March 2025 (Every Wed)
2pm – 5pm
No lesson on 29 January

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Course schedules for March 2025 Intake will be published in November 2024.

Course Fee
S$650.00
S$351.80 (After NSA Subsidy)

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Application Fee
S$48.00

Aid Schemes
National Silver Academy
SkillsFuture Credit

Application Information
[January 2025 Intake]
Applications are accepted until 1 December 2024, or when the course is full, whichever earlier.

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Customised Programmes

Transform and energise your organisation with us! Whether it is infographics or art therapy, we can work with your budget to create a programme that suits your needs.

Donors

Do you believe in the power of creativity to transform lives? You can make a difference by sponsoring art, design or media programmes for people in need. Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on the lives you touch and the art they create.

Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out how you can create your own programmes today!

Information for Learners

CLE Office is located at NAFA Campus 1, Tower Block (Level 9).

We are open from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

Operating hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Available Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
*SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Credits are not applicable for all courses offered by our Centre
National Silver Academy (NSA)
NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

For any enquiries or assistance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 6512 1388

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