Curriculum
Youth Enrichment
This course is designed to help students understand the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and the planet. Through real-world examples, students will learn that intellectual property rights encourage future innovations. Students will discover how the digital economy will affect demographics, then visualize a smart city incorporating promising technologies they know of.
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3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Computer-aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing are indispensable elements of contemporary manufacturing. Combining concepts in raster graphics and 3D modeling, this course introduces students to the working principles of 3D printers, and provides students the opportunity to design and print their own 3D models using open-source software.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Office tools are commonly used in school life and the workplace. Proficiency with the office suite is undoubtedly an essential quality for students. Through this course, students will enhance their information processing capabilities through advanced applications of office tools. After this course, students will be equipped with improved skills in word processing, presentation, and data analysis.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Every smartphone user is capable of producing photos, but how many understand the principles behind excellent photography? In this course, the basic history and working mechanism of cameras will be introduced to students. By the end of the course, students will be able to manipulate all levels of photography gear and be able to craft meaningful images.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
In this course, students shall understand different forms of cyberattacks, then examine the techniques used by engineers to protect networked systems. Students will further their knowledge by exploring preventative organizational policy, network designs, and software. Finally, students will explore the concept of digital footprints and develop their own ideas about protecting their data.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
3D modeling and animation allow us to build and capture realistic virtual worlds. This course introduces students to the world of 3D computer graphics, which extend towards diverse applications in architectural design, industrial engineering, video games, and immersive experiences via VR/AR/MR. Students will gain experience with Blender, a cutting-edge open-source computer graphic software. By the end of the course, students will know how to model a basic 3D object and use their designs to create animated videos.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Image processing is a technique to retouch and enhance photos. This course pushes students to go beyond just applying filters to photos. Starting with the basics of digital images, students will explore how images are created beginning with individual pixels. By the end of the course, students should be confident in foundational image manipulation techniques.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Vector graphics are staples of computer graphics. As they are infinitely scalable, they are popularly used in logos, web designs, prints, and character designs. In this course, students will learn to use Inkscape, an open-source design tool, to generate vector graphics.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Global digital citizenship describes how a person should behave in the digitalized world. Students must comprehend how technologies of the digital economy will impact their role in society. By the end of this module, students will understand the technological methods employed by organizations. Students will also consider issues surrounding accessibility and inclusivity, platforms that foster collaboration, and the responsibilities required of them in a globalized world.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Students can visit companies in the digital and creative media industry. During the site visit, they can meet with company staff and understand industrial developments. They can also have site visits after taking other digital arts courses provided by Krystal Institute.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Graphic design is the use of diverse visual elements to communicate ideas efficiently. Graphic design has broad applications, from magazine publishing, poster design, to logo design. The course introduces design theory through real-life case studies and allows students to build their own aesthetic products. By the end of the course, students should be skilled in applying core design principles to their personal projects.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
Youth Enrichment
Raster graphics are built from grids of individual pixels capable of rendering beautiful gradients, complex compositions, and complicated lines and shapes. As a staple in computer graphics, understanding raster graphics is key to mastering photographs and digital painting. By the end of this course, students will be skilled in using Krita, an open-source digital painting software, to draw detailed digital images.
hours
3
language
Chinese,English
our proprietary cloud-based learning platform. It is designed to work seamlessly with free creative and development tools in providing support for DECT education.
Provide DECT Professional TTT Training and Support for Teachers
Krystal’s Student Empowerment Programme (SEP) provides students the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to survive in the global digital economy, preparing them for excellence in their future careers.
Krystal OTP includes all the office tools needed to keep daily office tasks running efficiently and economically.
is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals and citizens with essential digital competencies and soft skills to thrive in the digital economy.
