LASALLE College of the Arts

About LASALLE College of the Arts

LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore is a leading tertiary institution in cutting edge contemporary arts and design education and practice. The college offers over 30 diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fine arts, design communication, interior design, product design, film, animation, fashion, dance, music, theatre,arts management, arts pedagogy and practice, art therapy and Asian art histories.

Its faculty is led by a community of award-winning artists, designers, educators and researchers, and their practice-led research sets LASALLE apart as an international centre of excellence. Critically acclaimed alumni form the core of the cultural and creative sectors in Singapore and increasingly, internationally.

Founded in 1984 by De La Salle Brother Joseph McNally –a visionary artist and educator – LASALLE is a not-for-profit, private educational institution. LASALLE receives tuition grant support from the Singapore Ministry of Education.Its degree programmes are validated by Goldsmiths, University of London.

Why LASALLE

… because you want to be a hotshot art director in advertising, a trendsetting fashion designer who sets the international runways ablaze, a critically-acclaimed Broadway superstar, an Oscar-winning movie director, and a leader in your chosen field of the creative industry.

At LASALLE, you will…

1. Learn in a real arts school which is practice-led and industry focused.
2. Experience the creative collisions that spark artistic revolutions through unlimited interdisciplinary collaborations.
3. Be in a progressive environment where you are encouraged to be a creative individual.
4. Be mentored by some of the best international arts practitioners and taught by practicing artists from the creative industries.
5. Be plugged into the global arts scene with visits by the world’s premier arts celebrities: Lord David Puttnam, Peter Fonda, Joan Chen, Robert Wilson, Mark Eley, Marcel Wanders, Thomas Heatherwick, Gilbert & George, Victoria Beckham, Diane von Fürstenberg and more.
6. Be in an accredited institution with programmes that are original and developed by LASALLE.
7. Benefit from our robust internship programmes and collaborations with established industry partners that lead to gainful employment.
8. Be well sought after: 93% of LASALLE graduates holding full-time permanent jobs received their first job offer within three months after graduation.*
9. Be embraced by a diverse community with 40% of students and lecturers from more than 40 countries, in a conducive hub of artistic energy. If you are from Singapore, ask yourself, “Why go abroad when abroad is here?”
10. Eat, breathe, and live creativity 24/7 with a range of activities like on-campus exhibitions, performances, gigs, open mics, and arts markets in our award-winning campus.

*Based on Graduate Employment Survey 2015

So come to LASALLE if what you want is a successful career in the arts!

News/Awards

EduTrust Star

LASALLE has become the first local institution to be awarded the EduTrust Star award, the highest mark of quality awarded to a private school in Singapore.

President Professor Steve Dixon said that the school did well in all areas of the review, and emphasised the “high quality of staff and teaching facilities”.

Third year BA(Hons) Arts Management student Ms Priscilia Liew mentioned that “she was glad to know the education that students are receiving is of a high quality, and that the school is managed well”. She also shared that “future employers will also be more reassured” knowing that the school is highly certified.

The Crowbar Awards

For the third-year running, LASALLE has emerged at the top of the honour roll as the Institution of the Year.

Regarded as one of the most prestigious competitions for young creatives across Asia-Pacific, attracting more than 1,000 entries, our students are recognised as the best of the best, clinching Best of Show five times at the Crowbar Awards in the past years.

This year, our students won 57 awards across broad artistic categories, also emerging victorious in the 24-hour advertising challenge by SPH. Crowbar winners are much sought-after by the industry, joining illustrious alumni who are movers and shakers in the creative world.

LASALLE’s cutting-edge pedagogy ensures that our students are not only great designers but also the creative leaders of tomorrow, conceiving innovative and award-winning works.

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

POSTGRADUATE

7.0

UNDERGRADUATE

DIPLOMA: 5.5

BA(HONS): 6.0

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

POSTGRADUATE

100

UNDERGRADUATE

DIPLOMA: 71

BA(HONS): 80

AVERAGE TUITION FEE PER YEAR*

POSTGRADUATE

SG$18000

The McNally campus of LASALLE is located between Short Street and Prinsep Street in Singapore's arts, culture, learning and entertainment hub, right in the heart of the city. The campus is surrounded by a number of art galleries, museums, restaurants and shopping malls. Singapore is easily accessible from the rest of the Asia-Pacific region through regular flights operated by Singapore Airlines and other major international airlines.

Social life

Singapore is a destination for food lovers, art connoisseurs and party-goers alike, with numerous entertainment options like bars, galleries and the world’s first and only night Safari. There are a number of restaurants that offer cuisine from different parts of the world. Singapore is also a shopper's dream come true, with a wide range of shops on offer and a number of regular shopping fairs where products are sold at huge discounts. Some of the popular international events held in Singapore are the World Gourmet Summit, the Singapore Food Festival, the Singapore International Film Festival, the Singapore Arts Festival and the Singapore Art Show. Students are also a short hop away from neighbouring countries like Thailand and Malaysia.

Multicultural city

Singapore is situated at the crossroads of Asia's booming economies – including India and China – and is home to a diverse multicultural society comprising Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians and a growing number of expatriates from all over the world. Singapore is the centre of economic growth in the region and is reputed for its numerous business centres and banks. The low crime rate makes it one of the safest cities in the world.

The future

Singapore aims to fulfil its vision of becoming a Renaissance City of the Arts, Design, Science, Technology and Commerce – achieved by fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between educational institutions, industry partners, artists and the general public.

Why Singapore

Singapore is uniquely poised to offer strategic connections for the globally-minded arts student. With its prime location in the Asia-Pacific region, strong government support for the arts and its regional hub status for world-leading creative companies from Lucasfilms to Philips Design and beyond, Singapore presents boundless opportunities for seamlessly interacting with the best talents and inspirational experiences all in one city. As one of the world’s most livable cities, Singapore ensures a great quality of life for students and those pursuing a career in the arts. Singapore offers a unique environment for translating east and west, local and global,traditional and contemporary.

7 ‘Pro Tips’ if you’re new to Singapore

1. We are one of the best cities in Asia to live, work and play
2. We are a bridge between east and west, at once a highly cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city
3. We enjoy a safe environment with a high quality of life
4. English is our first language
5. Food is delicious and affordable, drawing from the best of migrant cultures
6. We are only a hop, step, and jump away from key Asian cities and a favored transit stop to the rest of the world
7. We are first in the 2015 global school rankings by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

LASALLE Campus

The McNally campus of LASALLE is located between Short Street and Prinsep Street in Singapore's arts, culture, learning and entertainment hub, right in the heart of the city. The campus is surrounded by a number of art galleries, museums, restaurants and shopping malls.

The Windstedt campus of LASALLE is located between Cairnhill Community Club and Newton Circus Hawker Centre. The Winstedt Campus supports continuous innovation and excellence by supporting studio-based work and research. The space is designed as a comprehensive creative centre that visual arts students, in particular those involved in studio-based modules and levels, can utilise for ample and appropriate spaces to develop and complete their semester projects, especially when some of these works might be larger in scale and ambition.

LASALLE offers Asia-Pacific's widest range of diplomas and degrees in the region's only integrated arts campus – a unique learning environment that encourages interdisciplinary interaction and a contemporary approach to developing reflective practitioners. Set against the backdrop of Singapore's vision to become a Global Arts City, LASALLE offers the perfect environment for students to study visual and performing arts.

At LASALLE academic programmes are followed in the following categories:

• Certificate programmes
• Diploma programmes    
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programmes              
• Postgraduate Programmes
• Short Courses@LASALLE

Certificate programmes

LASALLE certificate programmes are designed for students to experience the vibrant and energising arts community within the LASALLE’s city-centre campus and to gain a better grasp of the teaching language and a foundation in the arts. 

• English Language for the Creative Arts
• Foundation Certificate in the Visual Arts

Diploma programmes

The focus on technical and vocational skills, competence and knowledge to ensure students are industry ready to support the diverse fields of the creative industries. The various diploma courses offered by LASALLE are:

• Diploma in Animation
• Diploma in Audio Production
• Diploma in Broadcast Media
• Diploma in Dance
• Diploma in Design Communication
• Diploma in Fashion
• Diploma in Fine Arts
• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Music
• Diploma in Performance
• Diploma in Technical and Production Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programmes

LASALLE offers the following specialist Bachelor of Arts (Hons) programmes, which are a blend of practice and theory. Students coming into the programmes have strong technical skills, competence and knowledge. Students will deepen their knowledge through practice-led research and participation and embark on a journey to developing their ability to lead the field:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Arts Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Design Communication
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Interior Design
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Product Design
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Film
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Animation Art
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Music
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Acting
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Musical Theatre
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Dance

Postgraduate programmes

Building on its established history in postgraduate delivery, LASALLE offers Master of Arts programmes in the widest range of creative disciplines – some of them being the region’s first. PhD programmes are planned to commence in the near future. All MAs are developed and delivered by LASALLE and validated by Goldsmiths, University of London.

LASALLE’s Master of Arts courses are Singapore’s first postgraduate degrees in the arts and design that provide a unique balance of theory and practice in an integrated arts environment.

Through practice-based work or dissertation, LASALLEprogrammes will facilitate the further development of students’ professional practice.

LASALLE offers the following Postgraduate programmes:

• Master of Arts Asian Art Histories
• Master of Arts Arts & Cultural Management
• Master of Arts Art Therapy
• Master of Arts Fine Arts
• Master of Arts Arts Pedagogy and Practice
• Master of Arts Creative Writing
• Master of Arts Design
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Pedagogy and Practice

Short Courses@LASALLE

A number of short-term programmes are offered in topics as diverse as oil-painting, art and design workshop, etc.

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

POSTGRADUATE

7.0

UNDERGRADUATE

DIPLOMA: 5.5

BA(HONS): 6.0

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

POSTGRADUATE

100

UNDERGRADUATE

DIPLOMA: 71

BA(HONS): 80

AVERAGE TUITION FEE PER YEAR*

POSTGRADUATE

SG$18000

LASALLE's campus is an exercise in sheer imagination. Conceptualised and designed by Singapore-based architectural firm, RSP Architects. The campus buildings stand out for their striking use of stone, glass and aluminium. They are linked by an integrated atrium and sky bridges, and an innovative roof structure covers the entire site seamlessly.

Key features of the campus

• 1,500 square metres of contemporary art exhibition and gallery spaces
• The region's first Theatre and Art Production Workshop which allows students to create full-scale sets on-campus
• One theatre and two black box spaces, including Singapore’s flexible performance space with 'in-the-round' seating
• Dance studios
• Ten computer labs equipped with iMacs
• Three lecture theatres
• ‘Converged’ network communications infrastructure by Cisco, including a wireless network environment, supporting services like e-learning, video conferencing, education, digital media and campus security.

These facilities in combination with the state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories provide an ideal atmosphere for students to learn and perfect their knowledge.

Library

The Ngee Ann Kongsi Library offers an excellent collection of books and electronic materials for reference.

Highlights of the library

• Materials that cover a comprehensive range of the arts
• A Singapore collection of local artists, art scene and lifestyle
• Specialist art dictionaries, encyclopaedias and directories
• Exhibition catalogues of local and foreign artists
• Online MIT Press and Oxford journals
• Audio-visual collection, including music CDs, CD-ROMs, videos and DVDs

Theatres

LASALLE award-winning campus houses three major fully-equipped performance spaces – The Singapore Airlines Theatre, Flexible Performance Space and Creative Cube – as well as rehearsal rooms, dance studios, lecture theatres and classroom pods. 

The Singapore Airlines Theatre- The Singapore Airlines Theatre is a performance space well suited for theatre, music and dance performances. It accommodates 495 people in a two-tier seating gallery.

Creative Cube - Perfect for theatre performances and multimedia events, the Creative Cube is the first black box theatre in Singapore with flexible “in-the-round” seating for up to 90 people.

Flexible Performance Space - This space has a flexible seating system for up to 150 people, which can be easily moved or removed totally to allow the entire space to be adapted to the artistic elements of a production. The lighting and sound facilities make it suitable for experimental performances and events.

Campus Green

Everyone needs a space to unwind and relax in-between classes. Campus Green is an innovative area designed for students to relax, gather and hold discussions. This is a special area within the campus; the area is covered with synthetic turf and has a 6m-tall bronze sculpture called Black Hole, a recreation of an original sculpture by the institution’s founder Brother Joseph McNally. A number of exhibitions, music performances and student conferences are also organised here.

Accommodation

Accommodation facilities are offered at LASALLE Residences, St Patrick’s House. This is located within the tranquil grounds of St Patrick's School in Marine Parade. Some of the benefits of St Patrick’s House are:

• Access to an art studio to work at leisure
• Free broadband Internet
• Cable television access
• Self-catering and laundry facilities
• Pool table, air-conditioned study rooms and computer laboratories.

Students also get a chance to meet and live with people from different countries and learn more about their customs and traditions.

 Students can also opt for private accommodation options.

Scholarships

LASALLE offers scholarships in recognition of outstanding academic and artistic achievements and leadership qualities. Application for scholarship opens till May for new students.

For more information on the list of scholarships available:

• Diploma
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
• Postgraduate

Financial Assistance

LASALLE is committed to providing a quality education for all our students and to ensuring that no deserving student is denied admissions because of financial difficulty. Financial assistance schemes, grants and loans are available to help meet a portion of the educational expenses of financially-challenged students. Application for financial assistance opens from March to May for new students.

For more information on the financial support available:

• Diploma
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
• Postgraduate

LASALLE has a well-defined process for admission of international students.

How to apply?

International students should adopt the following procedure to apply for a course at LASALLE:

Step 1: Submit an online application with your application fees.

Applications made from October through April for the August Intake.

Step 2: Post your application package (printed application form, supporting documents, portfolio/audition thumbdrive) within seven working days of your online application to the Division of Admissions. You may also submit your portfolio/audition video/audio online after you have applied.

Applicants are advised to send all supporting documents to the following address:

Division of Academic Administration – Admissions

LASALLE College of the Arts

1 McNally Street

Singapore 189740

OR

Submit your application package through our appointed overseas representatives within seven working days of your online application.

Receive an email indicating the outcome of your application. Contact the Division of Admissions or LASALLE’s approved overseas representatives, should you need to enquire on your application status. Please include your email address and contact number.

LASALLE Overseas Representatives

LASALLE has appointed a network of overseas representatives to provide programme advice and application services to international students. You may wish to submit your application through our approved overseas representative or directly to LASALLE.

Countries with LASALLE representatives are Australia, Brunei, China*, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. For full list of LASALLE overseas representatives, click here.

Confirm your place by paying your tuition fees for the first semester. Your offer will lapse after the stipulated deadline stated in your offer letter. (Payment deadline may vary)

*Note on LASALLE’s approved overseas representatives:

All applicants from China are required to submit their applications through our LASALLE overseas representatives.

Entry requirements

LASALLE has stringent entry requirements, which all applicants are expected to meet.

For more information on entry requirements:

• Diploma
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
• Postgraduate

International Students

More information please refer to the International student guide.

International students at LASALLE join a global community of artists, designers, musicians, dancers, actors, film makers, animators, arts managers and thinkers who benefit from the contemporary focus and innovative approach of LASALLE’s teaching philosophy. A number of international students from countries like India, China, Malaysia, Japan and Australia study at LASALLE.

The richness of the student experience at LASALLE is enhanced by the opportunities for exchange afforded by the diverse backgrounds of the diverse student population. The 2,500 strong student body comprises 40 percent international students, which encourages a diverse and conducive environment for the exchange of creative energy and critical dialogue.

Immigration

All international students at LASALLE must apply for a Student Pass from the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before studies begin. Only online applications will are accepted by ICA, so students should apply via the Internet, through the SOLAR+ website.

Living costs

Singapore is a cosmopolitan city, which offers something for every budget. Based on individual tastes and needs students can live in Singapore by spending as little as $700 to $900 a month.

Bank accounts

All international students are advised to open a bank account in Singapore. To open a bank account, students will have to visit the bank in person. They will also need to submit copies of the following documents:

• Valid passport
• Student Pass
• Initial deposit (amount varies according to bank)

Scholarships

Future Leader Scholarship

Value of scholarship:

For Diploma Admission: Up to a maximum of S$5,000 for the first year of studies in LASALLE.

For Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Admission: Up to a maximum of S$10,000 for the first year of studies in LASALLE.

How to apply: For more information, please refer to

• Diploma Admission
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Admission

Eligibility requirements:

• All nationalities
• Applicants must have been offered a place in a full‐time Diploma or BA (Hons) programme for the August 2017 intake
• Non-­recipients of any other scholarships / bursaries / financial aid awarded by external organisations

Who can apply: All nationalities

LASALLE Scholarship for MA studies:

Value of scholarship: Up to a maximum of S$5,000 for the entire MA course.

How to apply: For more information, please refer to Postgraduate Admissions.

Eligibility requirements:

• All nationalities
• Applicants must have been offered a place in a full­‐time MA programme for the June or August 2017 intake
• Non­‐recipients of any other scholarships / bursaries / financial aid awarded by external organisations or LASALLE.

Who can apply: All nationalities