#lasalle college of the arts

[pisces05jaie]

𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗔_𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟭: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

Describe your understanding of critical thinking that you had before the class, and reflect on what you may have learned.

Critical thinking is an essential mindset for individuals to navigate. It involves analyzing facts to fully understand a problem or subject. The critical thinking discussions in class were detailed and practical, particularly the video by Pooja Nansi, which offered a designer's perspective. I found it fascinating when she talked about The Golden Staircase; it can be viewed as a piece of art by some and an obstacle by others. Thereby, we should identify the problematic aspects and find ways to address us to move on to the next stage.

What have you learned about Mindfulness? How might you integrate this into your learning environment?

Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment while embracing an attitude of tolerance, patience, and faith. While this may seem straightforward, we often find ourselves disconnected from reality and distracted by trivial matters. Being mindful allows us to recognize our current state, helping us to ground ourselves when we ask, “Where am I?” Instead of passively accepting information without understanding our mental state, being aware of our position and nurturing our minds will empower us. As we progress, this awareness will foster greater growth.

Describe an eventful moment you have experienced in this class.

I can confidently say that every moment was filled with excitement. Each interaction was captivating, providing both encouragement and inspiration. What resonates most is that my classmates have similar ambitions, enabling us to compete while also uplifting one another on our paths toward achieving our goals. I take great pleasure in connecting with peers in the same field and nurturing new relationships and communication among us.

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Reference:

MB. "Critical Thinking Skills A Week 1 Film Pooja Nansi." YouTube, 15 Aug. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAHqOIuCsUs.

[yeonie05]

CTS Week 5 Growth Mindset

While doing our class activities today, seeing the different types of fonts was exciting, and the fact that I don’t remember many of them was even more intriguing. Thinking about the fonts more clearly helps me see them in more detail and see what attracts or diverts my attention from them. I think being able to analyze a font that I never think of was very eye-opening and helped me realize that there are many things that attract me to a specific logo. This activity made me realize that I always have more to see in this world and even more to remember.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

These are the two sketches I liked the most. Fig. 1 I enjoyed playing with the mustaches of the origins logo and putting the brand name on them. I think it’s very fitting, and the brand name fits with the mustache really well. Fig. 2 is like how I wrote the brand name. I think the boldness of the words made me like them more since they are more out there. Though I like both, I think it would've been better if I made Fig. 1 with the font of Fig. 2.

Fig.3

Fig.4

I think I didn’t put too much thought into these two figures, so it didn’t come out as satisfying as the others. I do like Fig.3, and if I had put more thought into it, it could’ve come out better, but Fig.4 feels ‘lazy,’ and it feels like I did not put too much thought into it. I think because it was one of my last designs, I ran out of ideas and couldn’t conjure more.

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[metropolitant]

"NOW IS NOT THE TIME": CELEBRATING LEE KUAN YEW'S CENTENNIAL LEGACY THROUGH IMMERSIVE ART

[marcogiovenale]

cfp: "unlearning realities - reimagining futures"

SC EVENT | SYMPOSIUM | CALL FOR PROPOSALS ‘Unlearning Realities – Reimagining Futures’ • EXTENDEND DEADLINE: 13 August 2023 PARTICIPATE: A hybrid symposium on unlearning within arts practices and arts education. We invite proposals for presentations that address the notion of unlearning within the context of cultures/histories/futures, contributing to scholarly and artistic exchanges as part of…

[wangxianficrecs]

Rewind 2023 - Follower Recs

WangxianFicRecs - Rewind 2023

For our Rewind 2023, our dear followers were also able to submit Follower Recs of their favourite stories published in 2023 for you to enjoy! Thank you to everyone who shared their recs and make sure to give the authors some love!

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Lovely fic, the worldbuilding really got me hook, it is background but absolutely fascinating. -Anon

The Lines of your Soul

by athena_crikey

M, 24k, Wangxian & Nielan

Summary: At this point he just wants to get Lan Zhan horizontal so he can sleep off the drugs that are making him make little confused snuffling noises and ask questions like “How soft is purple?” and “Where did the moon go?” and “Why does Wei Ying smile all the time?” Lan Zhan under the influence is cute, and it makes Wei Wuxian genuinely angry because he cannot appreciate it. This is not something Lan Zhan chose, this is not even an accident, this is an intentional violation and none of the sounds or questions or wide-eyed glances Lan Zhan is giving him are his choice.

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Not an easy read, there is a lot of hurt there, but how lwj and wwx behaved in such an awful situation really got to me. -Anon

swallowing rocks, swallowing peach skins

by AvoOwO

M, 24k, Wangxian

Summary: There is an indescribable rage boiling within Lan Wangji's chest. Lan Wangji has often heard stories of unsuspecting travelers being taken from their camp within the night, held against their wills only to be somehow found weeks later, dead and in the most horrid of states. Stories are hard enough to read about. It is worse, he thinks, when it is Wei Ying he is here with, gagged and bound in the same way. They walk, and walk, and walk, and they do not stop.

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Lwj and wwx are just. such disasters. and I loved their jobs, especially lwj. it was a very enjoyable read. -Anon

To See You (Again)

by FrameofMind (@frameofmind6), Jo Lasalle (Jo_Lasalle)

E, 84k, Wangxian

Part of Bottomji Big Bang 2023

Summary: A new job brings Wei Ying to London, and back into Lan Zhan's life. Many things have changed since their time in boarding school (Lan Zhan is out of the closet, arranges charcuterie boards, stocks a fine bar…), but their friendship slots right back into place like no time has passed. Wei Ying is a little perplexed by the fact that Lan Zhan apparently doesn't have any interest in dating anyone despite being an obvious catch—but hey, at least that means he doesn't have to fight anyone for Lan Zhan's time and attention. And besides, it's not like Wei Ying is in any big rush to find himself a girlfriend either. It’s all working out great!

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This story is a ton of fun and such a different and interesting concept. @danegen

Pairfire

by PaidSubscription

E, 65k, Wangxian

Part of Bottomji Big Bang 2023

Summary: Welcome, young cultivators, to the most important event of your lives: your Coming of Age Symposium. At dawn tomorrow, you will be assigned to your pairmate. You will then complete the following courses together. Week 1: Love Languages (core course) Week 2: Conflict Resolution (core course) Week 3: Guided Gender Selection (core course, ongoing) Week 4: Caring for Your Pairmate in Distress (elective) Week 5: Heat Week (elective) On your final day you will choose which permanent A/B/O gender is right for you. We will provide guidance as you try each of them in the coming weeks. Good luck. OR: WangXian are unexpectedly paired for a relationship course. Shenanigans, pining, gender feels and horniness ensues. With art by Beanie.

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This series was so much fun, especially watching Lan Wangji's lust for Wei Wuxian from Su She's POV. And I'm grateful the author included a second part so we can see all the bits we missed and how wangxian got together. Also lwj's competency kink for wwx's brilliance was gold. @gentil-minou

💙 The epic college romance between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan

by KizuKatana (@kizukatana)

E, WIP, Series, 57k, Wangxian | Kay's Rec

Summary part one: The (bitter) third party pov of the epic college romance between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, as told from the pettiest NPC to ever exist. - - - - - A new student transferred into the university in their second year, and Su She was gleeful to see how much Lan Zhan was irritated by him from the very first day that the student (Wei something) showed up late for class with a ratty hoodie pulled up over his head and proceeded to sleep through lecture. Finally, someone else would be the butt of everyone’s jokes as they watched Wei Ying constantly try and fail to get Lan Zhan’s attention. When midterm grades came out, Su She was expecting the guy to be humiliated. That was… not what happened. Worse still, Lan Zhan was now actually turning his head to look at the guy when he spoke. And... wait, was Lan Zhan… putting his hand on the guy’s ass?! No. Su She does not accept this.

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I love historical aus and Greaser!WWX with GoldenBoy!LWJ is one we know well, butI love this fic for all the heart it has and the way it covers setting-typical homophobia. Wangxian get a happy ending and then the epilogue at the end really just made me feel all kinds of feelings about being queer. @gentil-minou

Mad about the Boy

by TriviasFolly (@triviasfolly)

M, 62k, Wangxian

Summary: It's 1954, and Lan Zhan's life would be going well if it wasn't for the charming Wei Ying. Did he say charming? He meant annyoing. If it wasn't for that smile Lan Zhan could accept the future planned for him, the job as Cheif Surgeon who returned home to a demure wife who'd cook him dinner and asking him about his day. Instead, he finds himself dreaming about something more. So when Wei Ying offers him a deal, one that would get him out of Lan Zhan's life he took it. When the evening goes wrong, Lan Zhan expects his life to be over. Instead, he finds it's just the start of a new chapter.

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The way this author made the story of the Scarlet Pumpenel fit in mdzs is, in my opinion, masterful. The arranged marriage is built on devastating misunderstanding after devastating misunderstanding, but the identity shenanigans are so fun! Other highlights include Jiang sect love and wangxian adopting not only A-Yuan but MXY as well. So much fun and an epic adventure! @gentil-minou

The Scarlet Lotus

by rainbowninja167 (@rainbowtitania)

M, 137k, Wangxian

Summary: In the years following the Sunshot Campaign, the mysterious, masked cultivator who’d defeated Wen Ruohan took on many identities: the Yiling Patriarch, leader of the Wen rebels, enemy of the Jin Sect, practitioner of wicked tricks. His true name was shrouded in mystery. He always wore a mask. He carried no sword; wore no clan colors or insignia. Clouds of resentful energy clung to him as he walked. But there was one thing that absolutely everyone agreed on: the Yiling Patriarch could not possibly be from the Jiang Sect. Or: a Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired fix-it featuring Wei Wuxian in disguise, Lan Wangji determined to bring the nefarious Yiling Patriarch to justice, and the hijinks that ensue when you accidentally marry your greatest enemy/love of your life.

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Another fun and sexy fic built on misunderstandings but I love the tone of this one! There's a lot of heart in this fic along with some real world issues along with just lots of wwx love, which makes this fic something i reread again and again! @gentil-minou

With No Particular Affection

by Chrononautical (@chrononautintraining)

E, 92k, Wangxian

Summary: A prominent physicist and professor, Wei Ying has built a life for himself in Chicago. He's safe, he's happy, and he has plans for his future. Unfortunately, those plans are derailed the moment he finds out his brother is in trouble. To save the family business, it will have to be Wei Ying's life on the line. He has to marry his old high school crush, Lan Zhan.

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wangxian exploring their sexuality while getting to act their age in cloud recesses is such a wonderful premise, and I love the way this fic lets them not being good at it. Also the little excerpts from the book throughout were such fun and always made me giggle! @gentil-minou

Fentao-laoshi's Guide to Cut-Sleeve Pleasures

by occultings (microcomets) (@microcomets)

E, 31k, Wangxian

Part of the good place server exchange 2023

Summary: Lan Wangji says, “I am also looking to . . . gain practical experience. It seemed mutually advantageous.” “Mutually advantageous,” Wei Wuxian echoes. “Wait. Do you mean I’d get to . . . ?” Lan Wangji stares at him. “Practice — on you?” Wei Wuxian finishes, his eyes round with disbelief. — During a shared summer studying in the Cloud Recesses, Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian diligently pursue an informed sexual education. What could possibly be the harm in some mutual learning?

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the most heartbreaking, angsty, canon setting arranged marriage au i've read so far, in the best way. We get to see things from LWJ's pov and while his actions make sense, it's still so devastating as we watch WWX be affected by it all. The happy ending makes the hurt all the better too! @gentil-minou

💙 Concord

by Deastar (@youhideastar)

T, 41k, Wangxian | Kay's Rec

Summary: Lan Wangji hopes, somewhat frivolously, that his betrothed might find him an acceptable companion. Neither he nor Wei Wuxian are able to bear children, so there will be no need to share a marital bed; that should make it easier for the two of them to reach a natural, comfortable equilibrium. Two strings played in harmony: this is Lan Wangji’s quiet hope, as he arranges the Jingshi to accommodate a second inhabitant. Perhaps, he thinks, they might even become friends.

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MothXian and WitchJi!!!!! The art for this au is always so lovely, and this fic fits it perfectly! The author has this gorgeous, dreamy prose that really enhances the setting and the sweetness of wangxian in this is so beautiful. @gentil-minou

light a lantern (and guide me home)

by xuanxuanwo (ostentatiouslyrealistic) (@xuanxuanwo)

T, 63k, Wangxian

Summary: At first, he thinks he’s caught a bird; it’s the size of one of his palms and wrapped fully in damp feathers. As he shuffles toward the beam of light that streams through the open window, he wonders how it managed to fly into his lantern, shut the door, and latch it against the wild gales of the wind. Then, he takes a closer look, thumbing across its feathers, and realizes that they’re not feathers at all. They’re leaves. Startled, Lan Zhan shifts as gently as possible and, using the tip of his finger, parts them to reveal a body, complete with tiny limbs and a small face, all of it wrapped in the dress made from peony petals. “Oh,” Lan Zhan breathes softly, heart clenching. “Oh, what are you?” -- A thunderstorm brings tea master and herbalist Lan Zhan a companion he never knew he needed. A tale of love, loss, and letting go.

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Rockstar!WWX and Bookseller!LWJ and they are just the cutest. Notting Hill is a classic romcom and this fic fits the romcom vibe perfectly. @gentil-minou

When the Lights Come Up

by brooklinegirl

E, 50k, Wangxian

Summary: Lan Zhan's brother draws to a halt next to him, staring at the man on the other side of the counter. "Oh, it is you, isn't it?" The man, still propped against the counter on his elbow, gives Lan Huan a grin, then directs it at Lan Zhan again. "I don't know," he says. "Is it? Am I?" "You are." Lan Huan is hurrying around to the other side of the counter, a wide smile on his face, while Lan Zhan looks on, feeling more and more perplexed, like he's stepped into some alternate universe where absolutely nobody is making any sense at all. "Wei Wuxian! Lan Zhan, do you know who this is? It's Wei Wuxian!" Lan Huan is reaching for the man's hand, and he pushes himself lazily to standing, shaking Lan Huan's hand warmly. "In the flesh," he says. "You caught me." "My goodness." Lan Huan is staring at him like he's never seen a human being before in his life. "What on earth are you doing here, of all places?

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magical wangxian who adopt mo xuanyu in a setting that's written so vividly, the whole place comes alive! it's part of a larger series but it can be read alone, but most importantly the characters are so patient and kind with such great moments between them all @gentil-minou

quiet, blooming hours

by Sanguis (@bel-ennui)

T, 13k, Wangxian

Summary: Fingers push through the earth, and a long lost boy takes the first gasping breath of his second life. The house of buried things has a new surprise for Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji.

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[captawesomesauce]

Dreams...

2 dreams that I remember -

We've been watching a lot of NCIS New Orleans.. probably too much. So the first dream that I remember, it was Lasalle, Sebastian and I at a Marina with a beach area. The three of us were "bait" and were hiding/hunkering down inside of an RV, totally surrounded and the bad guys were pounding on the thin walls, rocking the vehicle back and forth, while another was on the roof top jumping up and down.

I should at this point mention that in real life we were having a 4.7 earthquake near us. So... ya know... that explains a lot.

2nd dream started off very different from how it ended. It started with me walking across the street to a friends house. What was really weird is that it was an unknown street/unknown house/unknown - well - everything! Usually I dream about people I know and places I know, but this was nothing familiar.

Well I see a fire helmet on her porch and ask her about it and she said she found it in the street so I pick it up and go to return it to the nearby fire station.

I get there and WOOOO it's a giant one! Like the ones on the east coast with like 12 bays and shit... not our usual 1 and 2 bay small ones here in the SoCal area. Well everyone is training out back and so I go to leave the helmet somewhere and walk into another room and suddenly it's a college class at UCLA!

It's in one of the 4 original buildings, dunno if it was Royce or the one next to it... maybe. Not Powell though.

I walk in, and sit down in the front row in one of those tiny ass chairs with the built in lap desk... ugh.

The thing is, the room is a partial library and I'm spending more time looking at the books than I am listening!!! I had one class like that at Bunche now that I think about it, but those books weren't interesting.

The dual profs are starting to assign final papers and I'm being unusually gruff/cranky about it and didn't want to do the topic which I vocally said was pretty stupid.

It was just so vague! Just write 20 pages where science and art meet but the book has to have been published in the last 5 years and you literally have just 1 week to read all 400+ pages AND write the paper too, while studying for all of your other tests and shit. We were all grumbling about it as it didn't really pertain to the class at all. At that point we all noticed red flashing light start to light up our wall and room and the girl next to me says OH! You can see the UCLA ambulance drive past!!!!

I don't know... something made me realize it was all wrong, and the sounds and stuff were off and so I pushed her down to the floor and covered us with our tables right as a vehicle hit the building and the walls and ceiling exploded down around us!!!!!

When the dust and debris started to settle, I checked on her first and she couldn't really reply to my questions as she was more just yelling OMG and random shit.

So I started to stand up and look around, the room was still full of debris and dust and just looked like a tornado hit it, everything was scatted and covered and visibility was still really low.

And that's when I woke up.

So... if you ever wonder why I wake up feeling more tired than when I go to bed, it's probably because of THAT!

[hclib]

Music with MacPhail

In 1907, Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra member William S. MacPhail founded the MacPhail School of Violin. In 1924, the MacPhail School of Music, as it was then known, moved to a new headquarters at 1128 LaSalle Ave. For 80 years MacPhail educated generations of local musicians from that location. Over the decades, the school's class offerings have included everything from toddler music classes to college degrees. When under the umbrella of the University of Minnesota in the 1960s, MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts introduced one of the nation's first Suzuki Method music programs for young learners. Since its founding, MacPhail has counted many esteemed local musicians, including Minnesota Orchestra members, among its faculty. Photos of many of these MacPhail teachers and students are available in the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections.

In 2008, the school moved to a new home on the Mississippi riverfront. From the new building and satellite locations throughout the metro, MacPhail Center for Music continues to educate musicians of all ages, including through programs at our libraries.

[alvinmarktan]

Tying in #oneweek100people with these life drawings. 5 mins on newsprint. . . . . . . . . . . . #alvinmark #figuringitout #peoplesketching #sketchingpeople #lineofaction #gesture #drawingfromlife #livemodel #sketch #sketchbook #sketchbookskool #art #illustration #urbansketcher #shortpose #figuringitout #art #sketching #livemodel #lineofaction #gesture #drawingfromlife #anatomy #croquis #humanfigure #figuredrawing #artmodels #artistsg #sgartist (at LASALLE College of the Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpjb2vyPBGm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[liaoqiaoya]

CTS A | Week 12 Summative Assessment Prep—Session 3

Design and music students can collaborate to boost creativity and introduce new ideas into projects. Music students can compose original pieces that inspire design students to create visual interpretations of the music. Design students might develop visuals such as logos, album covers, or illustrations that reflect various musical styles. Both fields rely on rhythm and emotion, allowing us to bridge cultural and language gaps effectively. Together, we could also produce short films that synchronize visuals with music, creating a unique experience. Sound, though intangible, can be symbolically represented, transforming it into images that, through synesthesia, elicit emotional responses. Design students might also support music students by filming and editing videos, designing album covers, creating social media graphics, and making posters to promote performances.

For my final project, I plan to design an anti-bullying campaign to empower students who feel powerless. Using ads, posters, and videos, the campaign will aim to raise awareness and encourage victims to speak out. The target audience will include teachers, students, and parents, with posters displayed in high-traffic areas like schools, HDB notice boards, and tuition centers. Additionally, the campaign will extend to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to broaden its reach.

I would also like to collaborate with a health organisation, given that health, although invaluable, is often overlooked. I could design educational materials, like booklets on topics such as "How to Eat Healthy." These could be paired with posters and short videos to spread awareness. Since people often avoid lengthy videos, we would keep them under two minutes, making them engaging through creative techniques like rotoscoping.

Critical thinking is essential for my growth as a brand designer. It enables me to develop designs that align with a brand's image and connect with audiences, clients, and stakeholders. A growth mindset is also invaluable, as it allows me to appreciate and adapt to different perspectives and expectations. This skill set helps me make thoughtful design decisions, improve continuously, and overcome challenges.

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References :

in MlA style-

LASALLE College of the Arts. “Diploma in Music.” LASALLE College of the Arts, https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/programmes/diploma/music. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Goh, Timothy. “Schools, Police Must Work Closely to Tackle Bullying, Say Teachers and Parents.” Channel News Asia, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bullying-school-teachers-parents-law-enforcement-police-caning-focus-4696551. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Liew, Isabelle. “‘I Feared Going to School’: Bullying and Teenage Aggression in Singapore Schools.” The Straits Times, 2 Nov. 2024, https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-feared-going-to-school-bullying-and-teenage-aggression-in-singapore-schools. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

McCurdy, Katie. “Things I Tell People Who Want to Become a Designer in Healthcare.” Medium, 1 May 2021, https://katiemccurdy.medium.com/things-i-tell-people-who-want-to-become-a-designer-in-healthcare-c1f39f3e9e48. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

[littleartistsblog]

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For over 25 years, Little Artists Art Studio has been the top fine art studio in Singapore, nurturing creativity in children and adults. As the leading art school Singapore, our studio produces alumni who have reached top universities and art colleges worldwide, including SOTA, LASALLE, NUS, NYU, Parsons, SCAD, and more.

At Little Artists Art Studio, we integrate excellence into our curriculum, ensuring every student develops their artistic talents in a supportive environment. Join us and become part of our legacy of transforming budding artists into successful professionals. Start Creating with Little Artists – Enroll Today!

[jiarou0713]

AY24.25 CTS A ｜ Week 12

Compulsory Question 3

Through the CTS A course, I’ve developed skills in problem-solving, idea expression, and teamwork on cross-disciplinary projects. I’m interested in collaborating with music diploma students to design an album that combines visuals and music, creating a cohesive message. The intersection of design and music unites passion and expertise to produce impactful works (Anthony Cots, The Harmonious Intersection of Design and Music). The music diploma emphasizes collaboration through performances, while our studio focuses on critical thinking in multi-disciplinary projects (LASALLE College of the Arts). Design enhances storytelling by helping musicians effectively share their message through visuals, from logos to merchandise (The Important Link Between the Design and Music Industries). This collaboration could create an album that seamlessly blends design and music, leaving a memorable impact on listeners.

For my final project, I plan to create an interactive platform and a physical space within LASALLE to raise mental health awareness. My experience studying in Australia, where I struggled with a serious eating disorder, made me deeply aware of the need for supportive environments for students facing similar challenges. In Singapore, 1 in 3 youth have experienced poor mental health (Depression, Anxiety, Stress). Recognizing my own stress through strong self-awareness in WK03 emotional intelligent inspired me to design a space where students can seek support. I plan to use “natural light, nature, openness, and uncluttered spaces,” which benefit mental health (K-12 Design and Mental Health). For the digital platform, “careful, conscious, and compassionate user experience design” is essential to address mental health impacts (Design For Mental Health). Using CTS A, I will analyze these challenges and create resources that support students’ well-being, aligning with the School of Design Communication’s mission (LASALLE College of the Arts, “School of Design Communication”).

In Singapore, I’ve observed the aging population trend and learned that many eldercare organizations work to improve seniors’ quality of life (Ageing Population of Singapore). I’ve noticed many seniors struggle with wayfinding, often needing to ask for directions, which highlights the need for accessible design. As video highlights seniors’ challenges in navigating public spaces, emphasizing the need for clear, accessible wayfinding systems to support elderly mobility (Singapore’s Aging Population).As a Communication Design student, I aim to create materials that are easy for seniors to understand. According to Smashing Magazine, designing for older adults involves clear typography, simple layouts, and user-centered content to enhance usability (Guide to Designing for Older Adults). By applying critical thinking and emotional intelligence skills from CTS A. One of the example，I can improve the design of wayfinding and infographics that help seniors better navigate services and direction in mrt station, making information more accessible and reducing potential confusion.

CTS A has strengthened my critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for roles like design strategist or creative director. Think Design states that critical thinking helps designers evaluate and develop cohesive and effective ideas (Critical Thinking: Definition, Examples & How to Improve It). I would pursue these careers to create solutions that merge aesthetics and practicality.

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Reference List:

LASALLE College of the Arts. “Diploma in Music.” Accessed 1 Nov. 2024, https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/programmes/diploma/music.

LASALLE College of the Arts. “Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences.” Accessed 1 Nov. 2024, https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/programmes/diploma/design-communication-and-experiences.

LASALLE College of the Arts. “School of Design Communication.” Accessed 1 Nov. 2024, https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/schools/school-design-communication.

Hyperviolet. “The Important Link Between the Design and Music Industries.” Hyperviolet Blog. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024, https://hyperviolet.co/blog/the-important-link-between-the-design-and-music-industries.

Singapore’s Aging Population.” YouTube, uploaded by CNA Insider, 4 April 2018, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cis_h7c2TE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Cots, Anthony. “The Harmonious Intersection of Design and Music: A Journey of Passion and Expertise.” Medium, Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.2023,https://medium.com/@anthony-cots-ux-ui-designer/the-harmonious-intersection-of-design-and-music-a-journey-of-passion-and-expertise-329d6ce15874

“K-12 Design and Mental Health.” Parkhill, https://parkhill.com/insights/k-12-design-and-mental-health/. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

“Designing for Mental Health: Creating User Experiences that Support Well-being.” UX Matters, 2023, Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.https://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2023/06/designing-for-mental-health-creating-user-experiences-that-support-well-being.php.

Tan, Huiming. “Current State of Mental Health Amongst University Students.” LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/pulse/current-state-mental-health-amongst-university-students-huiming-tan-dhzic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

“Depression, Anxiety, Stress: 1 in 3 Youth in S’pore Had Very Poor Mental Health, Says IMH Survey.” The Straits Times, www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/depression-anxiety-stress-1-in-3-youth-in-s-pore-had-had-very-poor-mental-health-says-imh-survey. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

“Ageing Population of Singapore.” Statista, www.statista.com/topics/5821/ageing-population-of-singapore/. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

A Guide To Designing For Older Adults.” Smashing Magazine, 2024,https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2024/02/guide-designing-older-adults/

Critical Thinking: Definition, Examples & How to Improve It.” Think Design, think.design/user-design-research/critical-thinking/#:~:text=Critical%20Thinking%20can%20also%20help,someone%20else’s%20ideas%20or%20work. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

[pisces05jaie]

𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗔_𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟭𝟮: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯

I have a massive interest in fine art, and I believe organizing an exhibition in other fields would be an incredible opportunity. Exploring the thoughts and emotions artists wish to communicate through their art, and presenting that in an exhibition seem captivating (LASALLE). This process extends beyond the works to include areas like spatial design, art history, and visual arts, allowing me to improve my communication skills and expand my knowledge for better collaboration. Moreover, I could enhance my design career by applying my unique talents in visual design where needed.

As the design world evolves, so do design exhibitions. A good example is the exhibition at the Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, which highlighted painting and collaborated with the graphic design studio DDBBMM (Lee). The curator manages all facets of exhibition design, from theme planning to creating visual materials like posters and videos, as well as researching artworks. This experience would not only cultivate an artistic viewpoint and visual appreciation but also ignite creativity for generating varied ideas and planning exhibitions. Additionally, it would offer valuable lessons on the significance of careful observation and exploration.

It's thrilling to envision how the plan might transform into a final project at LASALLE College of the Arts. The campus boasts multiple exhibition spaces, providing a great opportunity to delve into details while offering both time and mental advantages. I would also love to collaborate with the Singapore Art Museum, as I see it as the ideal place for gaining profound insights and knowledge in Singapore.

Taking on the role of a curator through fine art and exhibitions appears to be an excellent way to enhance critical thinking skills as a designer and artist. This experience could foster a diverse skill set, promoting growth in problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and creativity. It’s not just about crafting visual designs, it’s about navigating space and interacting with various elements and senses.

<Exhibition Thump (2024)>

<Brian Clarke: The Art of Light (2020-2021)>

<Art Curators>

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References:

LASALLE College of the Arts. “Diploma in Fine Arts | LASALLE College of the Arts.” Lasalle.edu.sg, 2024, www.lasalle.edu.sg/programmes/diploma/fine-arts.

Lee, Junghoon. “도장에 진심인 디자이너와 큐레이터가 만든 전시, <쿵>.” Design＋, 27 May 2024, design.co.kr/article/16207.

Yurman, David. “Brian Clarke: The Art of Light | Museum of Arts and Design.” Madmuseum.org, 2020, madmuseum.org/exhibition/brian-clarke-art-light.

Sybaris. “What Are the Different Types of Art Curator?” Sybaris Collection, 7 Mar. 2022, sybaris.com.mx/what-are-the-different-types-of-art-curator/.

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CTS Week 3 Emotional Intelligence

The flaw that you immediately notice  in someone you meet  Is probably a flaw of yours, too. If you didn’t have it, You wouldn’t have noticed it so quickly. -Haemin Sunim p.131

Sunim, Haemin, et al. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World. Penguin Life, 2018.

Today, we were paired up and interviewed to delve deeper into understanding each other. Interviewing each other made me realize that there are more things I need to work on, but it also made me realize that I’m more than I thought I was. Being able to know what I lacked when working with others helped me realize I should take more time to fix some habits of mine, but I was also relieved to hear what my partner had to say about my strengths. I was told my relationship management was better than I had initially thought, which brought up my confidence. It helped me realize I should become more confident when talking to people to improve my communication skills.

While I have much to improve in all aspects, I am best at being self-aware. I often have time to myself at night, which helps me reflect on the whole day. I may be too critical of myself, but I think being self-aware is excellent because I can know my shortcomings and always try to fix them in my spare time. Though it may be good to be self-aware, I should improve my self-awareness because I become too self-aware to the point where I get scared to speak up. I may be good at being self-aware; however, I’m not too good at managing myself. I’ve never been good at time management and managing my work. My work ethic has never been good, and it is slowly getting better, but I think I have to put aside separate time to work on my self-management.

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Rituals Pt. 1: Beginnings

These next few posts will touch upon "Rituals in Teletopia" - a collaborative project featuring students from LASALLE College of the Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts, Zurich University of the Arts, City University of Hong Kong, and Tokyo University of the Arts.

Above promotial image acquired from LASALLE College of the Art's official website.

I first signed up for this project when I read through the invitation email. I knew someone who had done a similar project before the past year, so I checked on her past experience before deciding to apply - since the word "Teletopia" was new to me, I did not know what I was getting into, but that made it all the more exciting. I thought it would be a good opportunity to widen my artistic practice and not limit myself to only doing music, similarly to how I took up teaching as a way to deepen my development. Ultimately, I thought this would be a good chance to discover what it means to be a performer when there were no specific labels such as singer, guitarist, or musician attached to it and I am very glad I participated in the end.

For now, I will break down my experience into smaller chunks, not exactly according to chronological order.

But of course, this first post will be about the first day of Rituals and the exciting new faces I got to meet!

Look at this space! I walked into the Creative Cube at LASALLE and was amazed at the amount of technology involved. We were about to be linked up with Zurich and Taipei for this project and the two huge screens would be how we communicated to each other throughout the two weeks.

A lot of unfamiliar faces were already waiting in the Creative Cube. I vaguely remembered some of them from the previous Zoom meeting we had, way before the project started. I went around shaking hands and introducing myself. There were students from Taipei, China, Japan, and Zurich! I've always been someone who loved meeting new people outside of Singapore, it's fascinating when you meet someone with an entirely different culture and worldview and you get the chance to learn a lot from them. I made a mental note to try and give them a positive experience here in Singapore and at LASALLE.

Sitting around with the new students, waiting for our first day to start.

The first day was fun. We got to know each other a little and I found two other LASALLE students as well - Timothy and Danu, who were from BA (Hons) Acting and Diploma in Design Communication respectively. They would soon go on to become my final teammates for the showcase, but I shall talk about that later.

The session started with presentations from both schools, Zurich and Taipei. We established what was the objective for this project and defined the idea of "Teletopia". By the way, do you see those other students on the screen? It still amazed me how we were able to sit together and wave at each other in real-time, almost as if we were in the same room. This concept of being in the "same space" while thousands of kilometers apart was one of the few defining points that we had to take into consideration when devising a piece for this project - how do we stay connected and engaged with each other using the current technology at hand? I had a few thoughts in my head so far.

Perhaps due to the pandemic, technologies such as video calls, Zoom, and remote work have become very prominent. However, it has never occurred to me that it was possible to utilize it as a platform to devise a performance with people from around the world.

I thought to myself that this would be a very interesting and eye-opening two weeks.

The majority of our first day was set aside to sit with each other and establish the goal ahead. I will move on to more exciting activities in the next post!

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Act II: 𝐂𝐄́𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄, the jewel in bloom.

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ 𝑪𝒆́𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑒𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑚, 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑠ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑦𝑒𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘, 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝒅𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞́𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚 (CÉLINE CHUA) is a Singaporean conglomerate under Cai Holding Group. She currently plays her role as CASCADE's Director of High-End Jewelry, Perfume, and Accessories, also had registered her soon-to-launch jewelry brand CRESTINÉ.

轮廓.

ㅤ ㅤ NAME: Christabel Crescélyne Chua.

ㅤㅤ NICKNAME: Céline

ㅤ ㅤ (also known as Céline Chua)

ㅤㅤ CHINESE NAME: CÀI XIÙHUĀ (蔡秀花)

ㅤㅤ PLACE OF BIRTH: Singapore

ㅤㅤ DATE OF BIRTH: September 23rd, 1997

ㅤㅤ GENDER: Cis-Female

ㅤ ㅤ BLOOD TYPE: A

ㅤㅤ NATIONALITY: Singaporean

ㅤ ㅤ ETHNICITY: Chinese & French

ㅤㅤ RELIGION: Catholic

ㅤ ㅤ ALMAMATER:

ㅤ ㅤ • LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore

ㅤ ㅤ • Istituto Marangoni Firenze

ㅤ ㅤ ZODIAC & CHINESE ZODIAC: Libra & Ox

ㅤㅤ MBTI: ENFJ (previously INFJ)

关系.

1. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚

JEREMY, Father | CÀI HUÌWÉN, 蔡慧文

Chairman of Cai Fashion and Retail, Co Ltd.

ㅤ ㅤ Nationality: Singaporean

ㅤ ㅤ Portrayal: Tu Songyan

2. 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐧

CINDY, Mother | FÀN XĪN LǏ, 范心里

Managing Director of CASCADE, Journalist at Vogue France (former)

ㅤ ㅤ Nationality: Singaporean, French (former)

ㅤ ㅤ Portrayal: Barbie Hsu

3. 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐨

GERALD, Fiancé | HUǑ GUĀNGXĪ, 火光熙

Celebrity Chef

ㅤ ㅤ Nationality: Chinese

ㅤ ㅤ Portrayal: William Chan/Chen Wei-ting

4. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐲𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚

CALVIN, Older Brother | CÀI LIÁNJŪN, 蔡联军

Garment Director of CASCADE

ㅤ ㅤ Nationality: Singaporean

ㅤ ㅤ Portrayal: Cheng Lei

5. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐘𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚

VALE, Cousin

ㅤ ㅤ Nationality: Singaporean

ㅤ ㅤ Portrayal: Kim Minji

6. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐬

JARET, Close Relative | HÉ RUÌCHĀNG, 何瑞昌

College Student, Vale's Close Friend

ㅤ ㅤ Nationality: Indonesian

ㅤ ㅤ Portrayal: Chen Heyi

琐事.

ㅤ • She was a full-on introvert who turns into an extrovert after her college days. She is still very quiet at home, though.

ㅤ • She has a cat and a dog at home.

ㅤ • She is currently engaged.

ㅤ • She loves cooking and baking.

ㅤ • An early-bird who sleeps late.

ㅤ • All her siblings and cousings in Singapore is male except Valedora, who became her favorite cousin.

ㅤ • Jaret became her acquitance through Valedora. Not sure whether there is something between them, but what's certain is that he is a neighbor to that little cousin.

ㅤ • Is able to play piano and had huge interest in music.

她和家人.

ㅤ Christabel Crescélyne Chua, lovingly known as Céline, was born on a warm September day in 1997, in the vibrant heart of Singapore. Her parents, Chinese conglomerate Jeremy Antonius Chua (formerly Cai Huiwen) and French journalist Cindy Fan, had left behind the Cai Holding Group and their familiar Guangdong home in 1990, migrating to Singapore to build a new life. The entrepreneurial spirit ran deep in Céline's family, with her father, Jeremy, diving deep into the fast-paced retail industry. In 1994, just before her brother's birth, Jeremy founded Harmony Department Store, a modest venture that eventually rise to prominence as Singapore’s top department store by 2004, setting the stage for the family’s future success.

ㅤ Yet, beneath the success of Harmony lay a tale of resilience. In 1990, on the year of his migration, Jeremy, the third-born of six children in the powerful Cai family under chairman Cai Lei, was expelled from the family, along with his sibling, following a bitter family conflict. With the weight of their exile hanging over them, the brothers sought refuge in Singapore. There, with a portion of their fortune, they invested in Standard Chartered Bank in 1992 and began to rebuild their lives. Through determination and strategic investments, the brothers created thriving businesses. As the years passed and their financial and businesses success became undeniable, the Cai family reconciled with Jeremy and his sibling in 2005. The reunion not only mended broken familial ties but also resulted in the Cai Holding absorbing the brothers' businesses. Harmony was soon rebranded as CASCADE Department Store, transformed into a luxurious destination for middle and high-end clientele, and went under into Cai Fashion and Retail, Co Ltd, with Jeremy as a chairman.

ㅤ Against this backdrop of legacy and family intrigue, Céline carved her own path. Today, she stands as the High-End Jewelry, Perfume, and Accessories Director at CASCADE, a role she acquired by her parents force towards the division opening in 2018. Working alongside her brother, Calvin, who directs the garment division, and under the steady leadership of their mother, Cindy, the Managing Director of CASCADE, Céline has brought a new vision to the store’s luxury offerings.

ㅤ However, Céline’s ambitions stretch beyond CASCADE. She is in the midst of crafting her own high-end jewelry brand, CRESTINÉ, a project that reflects her personal passion for elegance and artistry. Though the prototypes of her first collection have been meticulously crafted, the brand's official launch is still on the horizon, as it undergoes early-stage funding and refinement in its research and development phase. CRESTINÉ, soon to be housed under the Cai Fashion and Retail roof, promises to be a extension of Céline's creative jewel ambitions.

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Céline’s life is a delicate weave of legacy and aspiration, balancing the weight of her family's complex history with her own dreams of innovation and luxury. Between the past and the future, she got both the strength of her heritage and the brilliance for her individual vision. #童话.