Summer Art Residency Program

LaSalle College of the Arts

 GAPS

•  Lack of summer art residency program/boot camp in collaboration with

tertiary art institutions.

•  Occasionally, ratio of participating students in art programs are based on

merit
INITIATIVE

2 week Art Residency Program (AIR) anchored on Contemporary Visual Arts

OBJECTIVE

•  To support students at an early stage of their art making

•  To introduce and allow early exposure and involvement in artist residency

program

•  To emphasise the creative process and experience rather than the final
product during the program

•  To make this program accessible to a wider range of students iregardless of

merit
NICHE

•  First initiated residency program nationwide for primary 5 students

•  Focuses on materiality ( which will allow participants to investigate into the

nature of things via object materiality and also reframe their meaning)
LEARNING OUTCOME

•  Students gain a new level of appreciation for the arts combined with an increased
level of understanding of several art forms targeted by the residency

•  Students will think divergently and creatively while communicating effectively

through the arts

•  Students will manage, access, process, evaluate and present information

aesthetically for a variety of audiences

•  Students will be able to use various art forms, skills, language and techniques as a
means of formulating, exploring and expressing ideas, perceptions and feelings
PROGRAM STRUCTURE

2 week Art Residency Program (AIR)

Duration: 2 weeks
Art forms: Visual Arts, Dance and Music
Venue: LaSalle College of the Arts
Student-Instructor Ratio: 1:20
Materials: Provided
External Activity: Artist studio
& Museum/Gallery Visit
TEAM OF PERSONELS

•  Experiential Trips ( Artist studios, galleries, museums)

•  New approach to materiality

•  2 major projects (Studio – Assemblage Project)

•  Program Graduation
PROGRAM STRUCTURE

2 weeks - Visual Arts

Timeline Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9am – 12pm Introduction Art History - Briefing on Artist Talk? Studio Practice
Sharing Contemporary Project/   work with
Presentation Studio   supervision
(background) Etiquettes Studio
  Practice
Start work work with
Studio supervision
Practice
work with
supervision
12pm – 1pm LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

1pm – 4pm Student Artist Studio Studio Studio Final Touch Up

Presentation Visit Practice Practice  
(Ice Breakers) work with work with End of Week 1
supervision supervision
PROGRAM STRUCTURE

2 weeks - Visual Arts

Timeline Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9am – 12pm Introduction Art History - Briefing on Artist Talk? Studio Practice
Sharing Contemporary Project/   work with
Presentation Studio   supervision
(background) Etiquettes Studio
  Practice
Start work work with
Studio supervision
Practice
work with
supervision
12pm – 1pm LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

1pm – 4pm Student Artist Studio Studio Studio Final Touch Up

Presentation Visit Practice Practice  
(Ice Breakers) work with work with End of Week 1
supervision supervision
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

•  Experiential Trips ( Artist studios, galleries, museums)

•  New approach to materiality

•  2 major projects (Studio – Assemblage Project)

•  Program Graduation
EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS

Encourages New Ideas

•  This gives an opportunity to for participants to be exposed to new ideas and getting out of
their comfort zone

Sparks Creativity
•  These trips may induce the students to have a deeper appreciation for the Arts
which in turn spark creative moments.

Compare and Contrast

•  Artworks in exhibit can differ in subject matter, and techniques demonstrated
which can foster interesting conversations which also leads to critical thinking skills

Creates Lifelong Learners

•  Curiosity is one aspect to move forward and become lifelong learners.

APPROACH

•  Materials offer traces of the creative process and evidence of an artist’s thoughts,
explorations and struggles. Such traces can imbue an object with a richness and
honesty, allowing the viewer an insight into the act of making. (challenges that they
may face during the process)

•  In bringing students’ works together that are representative of a wide range of

stylistic approach, this graduation exhibition explores ways in which students have
revelled in the materiality of their chosen mediums
MAJOR PROJECTS

Studio Project – Assemblage (Solo)

Students to put together a composition using random materials given which may not
necessarily contain meaning.

Visual Aesthetics
Material Quality
Relationship and Coherence between various materials
Own twist to composite

Mural Painting – (Group)

Students will come together to create large mural paintings at Winstdet Campus.

Visual Aesthetics
Opportunity to work on large scale
Group’s ownership on design and final outcome
Group Intervention/Bonding
GRADUATION

Graduation on Friday of week II

Their artistic achievement is recognised this curated exhibit. This will enable
them to develop their voice and identity and boost confidence. This is a
celebration for their creativity and critical thinking through this 2 week
program.
SAFTEY

Indemnity Form

•  Lunch will be provided within the compound of Lasalle Campus

•  Buses will be provided to and fro from Lasalle campus external activities

Lunch and Transport

•  Lunch will be provided within the compound of Lasalle Campus

•  Buses will be provided to and fro from Lasalle campus external activities

Materials

•  Scissors will cutting tool. Penknives will not be provided

TECHNOLOGY

•  Students will be highly encourage to use their headphones during certain

intervals to document the process of art making and their experience.

•  A digital sketchbook

•  Digital form of reflection (blog/form)