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Oil on Canvas
64 x 89.5 cm
Price Range: $16,000 - $20,000
Yeo Hoe Koon
Oil on Canvas
101 x 123 cm
Price Range: $26,000 - $32,000
Chen Wen Hsi
Chinese Ink and Color on Paper
50 x 54cm
Price Range: SGD $42,000 - $50,000
Cheong Soo Pieng
Red Tone
61 x 91.5cm
Price Range: SGD $108,000 - $138,000
Cheong Soo Pieng
Abstract Landscape
50 x 61cm
Price Range: SGD $95,000 -$128,000
Fan Shao Hua
Chinese Ink and Colour on Paper
100 x 100cm
Price Range: SGD $9,800 - $14,800
Fan Shao Hua
Chinese Ink and Colour on Paper
100 x 100cm
Price Range: SGD $8,800 - $13,800
1.1 About SOTA (School Of The Arts)
SOTA is another option for the next step after primary school. The system for SOTA is different from the regular 4-5 year programme in secondary schools, following their own 6 year integrated curriculum. Students progress from year 1 through year 6 without needing to reapply at JC level. SOTA students will graduate with either the IB Diploma or the IB career-related IB subject in year 5-6, with visual arts as a higher level IB subject.
Unlike the usual secondary school art programmes, SOTA students are allowed daily studio access, with dedicated art studios, printmaking labs, ceramics studios, and digital media suites available beyond classroom hours for students to use for their creative projects.
SOTA allows students to experience artist mentorship. Getting to work under working artists regularly as mentors and guest lecturers. Students go through the exhibition culture and experience building professional relationships and practices early on in their art education. With the multitude of mediums, students are equipped with the exposure to interdisciplinary arts, getting familiar with different art forms such as, dance, music, theatre, and literary arts alongside visual arts.
Our student is preparing her drawing and sketching (still life, combination) artwork
Portfolio Preparation -An Acrylic painting done by our student
Stage 1 — Shortlisting Activity, all applicants (practical task, 30-60 minutes): Applicants may be asked to draw from observation, respond to a visual prompt, or complete a creative exercise. Materials are usually provided. The task tests how the applicant thinks and works in real time, not just the final result. No portfolio is submitted or shown at this stage
Stage 2 — Portfolio Interview, shortlisted applicants only: Students bring five original artworks and panel members ask about specific pieces — why the student chose certain subjects, what challenges they faced, and what they learned. Students who can articulate their creative process make a stronger impression
Stage 2 — Motivation and fit: Interviewers assess whether the student genuinely wants an arts-focused education and understands the commitment involved. Students who have attended SOTA open house events and can speak specifically about the school’s programmes demonstrate genuine interest
Our professional teacher guiding our student through a watercolour painting portraiture artwork
Our student completing an acrylic painting (still life, combination) artwork
SOTA is a six-year programme for students who have completed their PSLE and wish to pursue an education focusing on he arts. Starting from the age of 13, most students joining SOTA will start from year one, and graduate at year six. Students with a focus on the visual arts will gain knowledge, comprehension, and technical skills in a variety of media, forms, and expressions. In addition to gaining a solid foundation in 2D painting, students will be proficient in digital media and 3D art. They will discover how to use their creative urges for innovative results through experimentation and creativity. In addition to developing their analytical and critical skills in art practice, art theory, and art history, students will learn more about the formal, theoretical, and historical facets of the visual arts. Additionally, students will learn to explore and record their ideas, interests, reflections, and artistic processes.
Portfolio Preparation – Our student working on her creative manga drawing
Our professional teacher having a I-to-I private portraiture (drawing and sketching) coaching with our student
For a student hoping to apply to SOTA through Visual Arts DSA, the first step is to develop the skills and confidence to make their own work. Visual Arts Centre’s 3 Medium Art Immersion Course for ages 10–12 gives students guided practice in drawing and sketching, acrylic painting, and watercolour painting. It welcomes beginners while allowing students with more experience to work towards more challenging subjects.
Students begin by learning to observe carefully and draw what they see. Through still life and other drawing exercises, they practise line work, proportion, perspective, composition, shading, and texture. They can then apply those foundations in acrylic and watercolour, learning how to use colour and brushwork to express different subjects and ideas. As their skills grow, they may move from simple objects to portraits, landscapes, figure studies, and original artworks.
The course also gives each student room to discover where their interests lie. They can explore all three mediums or spend more time developing a particular strength. For a SOTA aspirant, this steady foundation can support the next stage of personal artmaking and portfolio preparation: creating work that shows both technical growth and their own point of view. We can guide the learning focus according to the student’s current ability and goals.
Visual Arts Centre can support students preparing for School Of The Arts (SOTA) by helping them build the artistic skills, creative confidence and portfolio required for the selection process. Through structured art training, students develop foundational skills in mediums like Drawing and sketching, Acrylic painting, Watercolour painting, Oil painting, Digital art drawing & painting. Students will be trained to sketch/paint subjects like still life, architecture, landscape, portraiture, plaster cast, animals, etc.
Be trained to develop strong observational skills, understand composition and the techniques of different art mediums. Our Art Portfolio Preparation (Process) Course also encourages students to explore their individual artistic interests, develop original ideas and strengthen their creative thinking. With guided feedback and portfolio preparation, students can learn how to select and develop artworks that demonstrate their skills, creativity and artistic potential, while also gaining greater confidence for the interview and art tasks that are within DSA-SOTA (Visual Arts) selection exercise.
Our professionally trained instructors will enhance your kid’s artistic skills, ranging from the utmost basics of drawing and sketching to producing their own unique style of artworks over a period of time. These include:
Our professional teacher guiding and assisting our student through a I-to-I watercolour portraiture painting
Our Foundation Art Training Course helps students build technical and observation skills while developing their own artistic style.
During the year-long course, students can also choose private portfolio preparation lessons for more focused support. Each one-to-one session lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, with experienced instructors guiding students from drawing and sketching fundamentals to creating original artworks (creative artworks) that reflect their interests and individuality.
After this focus coaching, constructive feedback is given by the teachers to further hone the art skills of our students, which continues to benefit the art learning process of our students and helps them to be a step closer to achieving their art goals.
Our students will be expected to gain an artistic voice and cultivate competency in their art skills and creativity after undergoing the Foundation Art Training Course | Art Class | Art Lesson here at Visual Arts Centre.
Our student with his completed drawing and sketching portraiture
Portfolio Preparation – Our student working on a drawing and sketching still life artwork
(Art educators | Venue & art exhibition event marketeer & planner | Art jamming, art workshops & activities planner & curator)
Since its establishment in 2016, the Visual Arts Centre has been an art education institution & art establishment supported by the Singapore Government. Our professional team & artists line-ups provide & customise services with art related courses, activities, exhibitions, tours & events.
Our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio & Exhibition Gallery, conveniently located above Dhoby Ghaut MRT and nestled within the verdant Dhoby Ghaut Green Park, is a wonderful place for individuals: kids/teens/adults to join beginner friendly professional art course & improve art skills & techniques.
Within our Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio, we curate art exhibitions featuring local artists & their artworks. Providing platforms for public to appreciate art. Introducing local Nanyang-style art workshops & interesting art programmes with family friendly & tourist-friendly concepts.
Address:
10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore (238469)
Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!
Address:
20B Mosque Street, Singapore (059500)
*2 minutes walk from Chinatown MRT Station Exit A
Take a left turn upon exiting the Chinatown MRT Station Exit A (Pagoda Street). Turn right to go to Mosque Street. Finally, walk towards 20B, we’re on the 3rd floor of the shophouse.
The art courses are available only at our Chinatown Art Studio.
Certificate of completion will be provided for 96 sessions Art Course or 48 sessions & 10 sessions one-to-one Private Lesson.
All sessions are to be completed within the course duration stated. No refunds are provided for any courses/workshops/lesson purchased. Further extension of course validity of up to one month only may be provided with proof of overseas travel, hospitalization/medical certificate.
The course package(s) is/are valid within the stated date of registration. Each session under the adult and teenager course package is 2 hours 15 minutes. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to reject/reschedule your lesson if you are late. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel/reschedule/postpone any course/session without prior notice. In the event that the course is unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund of the fees will be provided. The registrant/guardian of the registrant indemnifies and holds Visual Arts Centre and/or its staff harmless from any losses sustained from any activity within the premises of Visual Arts Centre, including personal injury/loss or damages to property.
You will be redirected to the workshop registration page to fill in your enrolment details after you make payment. By clicking “Buy This Package”, you agree with our terms and conditions. Do note that there is no refund for signups.
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Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of digital art! Our Foundation in Digital Art workshop invites budding creatives aged nine and above to unleash their imagination and hone their artistic skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. From mastering basic digital tools to crafting mesmerizing digital masterpieces, children will explore a spectrum of techniques guided by seasoned mentors. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will discover the endless possibilities of digital expression while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists transform ideas into stunning visual realities, igniting a passion for digital art
In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.
Terms & Conditions – Neon Glow Art Jamming & Colour Blast Party (Saturday Sessions Only)
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