University of the Arts Singapore

Films often shape the way we see storytelling, design, music, fashion, and visual culture, which is why certain movies tend to resonate strongly with different creative disciplines.​
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From visually bold animation styles to fashion-driven narratives and experimental filmmaking, here’s a look at how popular films can reflect different creative interests and artistic perspectives ✨​
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Which film do you think best represents your creative interests?​

In the creative ecosystem, your network is just as vital as your craft. ​
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Opportunities in the cultural sector thrive on the collaborations and industry connections you build long before graduation.​
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At UAS, students are given more opportunities to build real-world experience and industry connections as they prepare for professional practice.​
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We are proud to share that the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is participating in Artfield Nanhai Guangdong 2026 in Foshan, China! This marks a historic milestone for UAS as our first overseas residency collaboration with HUBART, and as the only overseas arts university for the showcase.

To bring this international showcase to life, students from LASALLE College of the Arts and NAFA spent a month living, listening, and creating on Pingsha Island. Immersed in local life, they allowed the island's rhythms to guide their creative practices, from daily ferry schedules and seasonal flood cycles to conversations with local farmers and fishermen, all of which shaped their final works.

Responding to the festival’s core theme, Water Connects, they translated these cross-cultural connections into site-responsive installations, tactile ceramics, moving images, and mixed media works. Their works will be presented alongside those from over 30 countries and regions at one of the area's leading contemporary art festival, showcasing the creativity of Singapore’s next generation of artists.

Join us in celebrating the students' journey:
🎨 Angel Woo & Eunice Lim - BA (Hons) Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore
🎨 Matthew Goh & Hans Chew - Master of Fine Arts, Fine Art, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore

🗓️ Artfield Nanhai Guangdong 2026 runs from 17 July 2026 to 3 January 2027.

💼 Four days of exploration at 2026

This year's Bootcamp brought together students from LASALLE College of the Arts and NAFA for an immersive experience looking at working life across careers, freelancing and entrepreneurship in today's creative landscape.

They engaged with diverse pathways, gaining a broader perspective on contemporary practice, along with greater clarity and confidence to navigate what comes next in their journey.

📸 Browse through for some of our favourite moments!

Critical creative practice thrives on continuous exposure to diverse artistic disciplines and cultural narratives.​

This June, Singapore’s arts scene features a range of events, from contemporary dance and immersive light installations to multidisciplinary festivals and thought-provoking exhibitions, offering opportunities to engage with new ideas, perspectives and creative practices.​
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Explore our curated selection of notable events happening across the city this month.​

Which event would you be most interested in attending?​

Breaking into the creative industry takes more than talent. At our recent UAS Career Fair, we asked industry professionals to share real-world advice for students navigating today's evolving creative landscape.

From grit and boldness to expanding your horizons, here's what they had to say. ​

Learn how we prepare our students for what's ahead here: https://uas.edu.sg/the-uas-experience/career-services-and-internships

In the creative industry, technical ability is important, but soft skills are often what set individuals apart in the workplace.​

Resilience, communication, initiative, openness to feedback, and adaptability are qualities that creative professionals continue to value across industries today. In this series, industry leaders share their perspectives on the mindsets and attitudes that help young creatives go further in their careers.​

UAS Bootcamp 2026 is designed to help students and fresh graduates build confidence as they prepare for life after graduation, with sessions exploring career pathways across corporate environments, freelancing, and startups.​
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📍 National Design Centre, Auditorium Level 2​
📅 2 – 5 June​
Exclusively for students and 2026 graduates from LASALLE and NAFA.​
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Find out more: https://uas.edu.sg/events/uas-bootcamp-2026