Discover the Arts at NAFA: Customised Workshops for Secondary School Students
At NAFA, we believe in nurturing creativity through immersive and hands-on experiences. Our customised workshops offer secondary school students a unique opportunity to explore the exciting world of design, visual arts, and performing arts.
Led by our passionate and experienced NAFA lecturers, these workshops are designed to be engaging, experiential, and tailored to your students’ interests. Whether it's crafting a design project, expressing through movement, or discovering the magic of performance, there's something for every aspiring young artist.
We warmly invite teachers to collaborate with us in organising these enriching experiences. To find out more or to plan a workshop, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at 6512 4071.
Let’s inspire the next generation of artists—together.
| Title | 3D Layering |
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| Outline | In the world of Visual Merchandising, layering is more than just a design principle — it is a tool that allows designers to weave engaging narratives, direct audience attention, and imbue their designs with depth. This workshop delves into this essential technique. When you think of layers, imagine them as distinct tiers where various images or elements find their place. By effectively managing layers, participants can learn how to strategically position elements, control visual hierarchy, and achieve a harmonious balance in their designs. Participants will engage in a hands-on exploration of 2D pattern recognition, enriching their skill set for crafting appealing visual displays.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • 10 pieces of the image from a magazine*, photocopied in colour
• Scissors and penknife
• Cardboard
• UHU glue
• (Optional) Double-sided sticky tape
• Cutting mat
* Note: When searching for a suitable image, look for those that have at least 3-6
components in a picture. Images can be from an advertisement or a movie poster in
portrait or landscape format
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| Duration | 1.5 hours minimum |
| Class Size | 25 maximum (per Lecturer) |
| Title | 3D Modelling With SketchUp |
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| Outline | In today's design landscape, 3D modelling is an indispensable skill, enabling designers to visualize, experiment with, and refine their ideas in a digital environment, transforming abstract concepts into tangible digital representations. This workshop will provide participants with a foundational overview of 3D modelling principles and introduce them to the core functions and basic techniques using the web-based SketchUp platform. Through hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience in basic object creation and modification, laying the groundwork for further exploration and mastery in 3D design.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • Computers or laptops with Internet access
• SketchUp software (free Web version, browser based)
• Mouse with scroll wheel (recommended)
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| Duration | 4 hours minimum |
| Class Size | 10 to 15 maximum (per Lecturer) |
| Title | Designing Furniture With Cardboard |
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| Outline | Material exploration and prototyping are foundational skills in the designer's toolkit, gaining even more significance when integrated with sustainable practices. This workshop spotlights corrugated cardboard, a versatile and eco-friendly medium, illustrating its potential in functional furniture design. Participants will delve into the unique properties of cardboard through hands-on sessions focused on material understanding and furniture crafting and tap into a realm where creativity aligns with sustainability, equipping them for a design future that values both innovation and eco-friendliness.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • Cardboard, corrugated is best (you can recycle packaging boxes)
• Pen/Pencil/Stationery (for sketching ideas and making prototypes)
• Paper/Sketchbook (for sketching ideas)
• A ruler, metal if possible (for making prototypes - to measure and/or use with penknife
• to cut cardboard/other materials)
• Penknife/box cutter (or scissors if penknife is not available)
• White glue (or wood glue or glue stick, whichever is available)
• Masking tape (or packing/scotch tape)
• Double-sided Sticky tape (for joining cardboard together, if don’t have, can use glue)
• Cutting mat
• Optional:
Any other materials that can be recycled and available to you, e.g. old magazines, sewing thread and needles, wooden sticks (e.g. toothpicks, ice cream sticks, disposable chopsticks)
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| Duration | 3 hours minimum |
| Class Size | 12 to 15 maximum (per Lecturer) |
| Title | Colour Matching Scheme |
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| Outline | This workshop introduces learners to the basics of color theory and develop their understanding of color schemes, color harmonies, and the emotional impact of colors in design. The workshop aims to instil an understanding of the meanings of colour and how it can be used as a powerful communication tool to signal action, influence and impact moods, feelings, psychological reactions, and spatial context.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • 4 size printed template
• Colour pencils or colour markers or water colours
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• Tablet or laptop (with internet access)
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| Duration | 2 hours minimum |
| Class Size | Unlimited size |
| Title | Designing A Dress |
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| Outline | Design a dress using collages! It is an expressive approach to designing and allows you to see almost immediately the potential of that image for garment design.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • Paper scissors
• Glue stick
• Black ink pen (Sketch ink Pen)
• Tracing Paper (A4)
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| Duration | 2 hours minimum |
| Class Size | 25 maximum |
| Title | Designing An Outfit For Occasions |
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| Outline | To design a successful fashion collection, it is important to understand the concept of the design process. At the beginning of this workshop, there will be a presentation of the five stages in the design process, from developing a theme to making of the actual garments. Thereafter, participants are invited to design an outfit that they want to wear during a special occasion. This will enable participants to have a hands-on experience of designing an outfit with a theme in mind.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | • Basic stationaries – pencil, eraser, ruler, paper scissors colour pencils (students to bring their own)
• Male and Female figure templates
• A4 size paper (to pen down and doodle their inspiration)
• Beads and Sequences
• Fabric glue
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| Duration | 1.5 hours minimum |
| Class Size | 25 maximum |
Art Teaching| Title | Creative Design |
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| Outline | This workshop aims to introduce participants to a set of design principles through a range of activities, images and worksheets. Participants will share their personal responses and interpretation through classroom facilitation.
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| Duration | 2 hours |
| Class Size | 25 |
Fine Art| Title | Embracing The Charcoal Dust |
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| Outline | The Embracing The Charcoal Dust Workshop introduces students to visual composition through the principles of positive and negative space The workshop encourages students to practice drawing fundamentals with experimental interpretations of the digital space as a theme. The workshop emphasises communication and collaborative work (key 21st Century skills) in pairs/groups to create an artwork.
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| Pre-Workshop Requirement | Items that the students should bring for the workshop:
• Cartridge Drawing Paper (at least A3 size), 1 piece/student.
• 2 pieces of old handkerchief, cloth or rag to be used to dust charcoal dust/student.
• 1 face mask/student.
• To wear an old T-shirt or apron over their school uniform as the charcoal dust will likelyb settle/dirty the clothes.
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| Materials for Workshop | • Vine or Willow Charcoal sticks (5 – 7 mm thickness): 25 to 50 sticks
• Kneaded Eraser: 10 pieces
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| Duration | 2 hours minimum |
| Class Size | 20 pax maximum |
| Title | A Day In The Life Of A NAFA-UAS Dance Student |
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| Outline | Through the observation of NAFA’s conservatoire-styled dance training and performance repertoire, you will be introduced to NAFA students’ life as a full-time dance student and the hallmark of the diploma programme at School of Dance. You will also learn how the dance programme/ curriculum has helped to shape their journey as performing artists through the experience of a dance workshop. Come and discover the excitement as a dancer at NAFA UAS!
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| Who Is It For | Students who have:
1. An interest in Dance
2. An interest in knowing what to expect if studying Dance at tertiary level
3. A desire to obtain a higher education qualification in Dance
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| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Class Size | 25 |
| Title | Acting, Actors, and How to Be One
An Introductory Workshop on the Craft of Acting |
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| Outline | What does it mean to be an actor? How do you bring a character to life? Whether you’re a beginner curious about acting or an aspiring performer looking to sharpen your skills, "Acting, Actors, and How to Be One" is the perfect starting point.
This hands-on workshop explores the fundamentals of acting, from understanding stage presence and emotional connection to developing strong character work. Through engaging exercises, games, improvisation, and scene work, participants will learn the essential tools of an actor—body, voice, imagination, and intention—while gaining confidence in performance.
Led by an experienced theatre practitioner, this session will introduce key acting techniques and insights into the craft, helping participants step into the world of performance with creativity and authenticity. Whether you’re looking to improve self-expression, enhance storytelling skills, or simply explore the magic of theatre, this workshop will unlock the actor within you. The workshop also includes a 30 min Q&A to answer your questions on why Theatre is useful for a arts and non-artistic career!
No prior experience needed—just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to play!
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| Duration | 2 hours |
| Class Size | 25 |