Gain a better understanding of concepts related to mass communications, creative designs and the arts, and appreciate their functions in society.
Are you curious about what it takes to stage a production? This Applied Learning Module provides you with hands-on experience working in a production team for a ‘live’ event. You will learn all the elements required to stage a theatrical production, including using stage technologies, designing sets and props, and creatively using lighting and sound elements to create immersive experiences for the audience! But beyond the technical aspects, you will also learn what it takes to collaborate as an effective crew member, make creative judgements, and develop teambuilding skills by attuning yourself to the multi-faceted competencies required in planning and staging a production. This module will be beneficial if you are considering a career in the arts, culture, and entertainment sector. If you enjoy subjects like Drama and Art, don’t miss this opportunity!
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This ApLM introduces students to the fundamentals of games design and programming. Students will also interact with a virtual robot during the course, and encounter the various challenges game developers face when creating their own full-fledged game from scratch.
Have you ever wondered why some traditional games are still being played even though they were invented hundreds of years ago? Find out the secrets to creating a playable and fun experience in this Applied Learning Module. You will explore through hands on play with popular traditional games, and discover how game play has evolved in modern board games. Learn how to analyse games, and modify the designs of traditional games to create your very own board or card game! Gain first-hand experience on how design teams collaborate to, design, playtest and modify the game play to deliver an engaging game. Level up with this module if you will like to explore the career opportunities in the field of game design!
Have you ever wondered how you can create effective digital content like a professional designer? Imagine being able to create designs in only three days with images and graphic elements that people rave about!
This module aims to promote cross-cultural understanding and responsibility among youths when creating content for an audience. Students will appreciate the importance of demonstrating cultural sensitivity and the nature of discrimination and prejudice, and how these contribute to miscommunication and conflict in our schools and communities. In conjunction, they will learn journalistic techniques to apply their understanding of communication in cross-cultural contexts to produce a simple news package.
Want to learn to produce, record and mix music using the electronic devices you already have in your home? By joining us in this Applied Learning Module, you will learn how to transform a range of common mobile devices into serious alternatives to conventional musical instruments and music production tools. Over the course of this three-day hands-on module, you will learn to produce professional sounding music by connecting your mobile gizmo to MIDI controllers, microphones, and audio interfaces. This module will be especially helpful if you want insights into the music production and entertainment industries. This ApLM will help you develop your music production skills to the next level. Once you are set up, you will be ready to make music for your friends, family, and maybe even a soundtrack to your next creative project!