Creative Digital Art Classroom─Drawing Basics: Creating Your Dream Cartoon Characters
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)
English
$3960
P.4 to P.6 students
2025WIN-P18 Creative Digital Art Classroom─Drawing Basics: Creating Your Dream Cartoon Characters*
Content
This course is designed for gifted students who enjoy drawing, painting and animation production. It is one of the core courses of Creative Digital Art Classroom (CDAC), and covers the essential skills of other CDAC courses. The instructor will guide students to create their dream cartoon characters and simple animation using the computer. Contents of the course include cartoon expression techniques, basic computer illustration skills, colour models, digital effects and animation production workflow. There will be six sessions in this course and each will focus on an interesting topic. Through active participation and learning, students will be able to master the basics of cartoon characters creation and animation production. This course will enhance students’ sensitivity on art, design and visual expression. It will also offer them an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate their creativity.
Instructor
Each session of this course will be conducted by one of the instructors, Ms. Elaine XAVIER or Mr. Duc-chi HA. Ms. Xavier is both an artist and designer, specializing in branding and experience design. She has enjoyed painting since childhood and has explored many new approaches to art creation over the years. In addition, she is deeply involved in art education and has spent one-third of her time in Hong Kong promoting digital art for children since 1997. She has also developed several digital art courses that reflect the blend of East and West cultures unique to this city. Mr. Ha is an experienced publisher and an expert in computer graphics. Prior to joining Elaine Xavier Art Studio, he worked for Reader’s Digest for over 15 years. Since 2007, he has worked with Ms. Xavier to promote, teach, and publish digital art courses for children and teenagers.
Date
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)
Time
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hour
18 hours (6 sessions)
Language
English
Fee
HK$3960
Eligibility
P.4 to P.6 students()
Remarks
Students must bring their own laptop computers together with the charger and a 3-button mouse to the class. The computer must be equipped with at least 8 GB RAM, an Intel or AMD processor and a graphic processor supporting OpenGL 4.3, installed with Microsoft Windows 11 operating system (Windows 7, 8, 10 and MacOS are not supported). Instructors will provide the software to be installed in the student's computer so as to facilitate continual learning and application of the skills learned in class. Tablets, Netbooks and Chromebook are not suitable for this course.
*The content of this course is similar to the previously held courses titled ‘Creative Digital Art Classroom─Drawing Basics: Creating Your Dream Cartoon Characters’.
張宇靈──美國西華盛頓大學學士（人類學—考古學專業）、香港中文大學哲學碩士（歷史）、美國註冊專業考古學家（Registered Professional Archaeologist）、香港考古學會副主席。張導師現為全職獨立考古及文化遺產保育顧問，兼任香港中文大學新亞書院及香港大學專業進修學院講師，近十年來在香港積極從事考古、文物與古蹟保育及教育工作，曾參與多項香港及海外田野考古，並積極推動香港中小學文化遺產教育與考察活動。
Creative Digital Art Classroom ─ Branding & Graphic Design for Beginners
Dec 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 & 31, 2025
English
$3960
S.1 to S.3 students
2025WIN-S33 Creative Digital Art Classroom ─ Branding & Graphic Design for Beginners*
Content
This course is designed for gifted secondary school students who have a keen interest in any branches of digital arts including 3D modelling, computer animation, electronic games, print and web publishing. The course covers all essential concepts and skills on graphic design. The instructor will guide the students to learn through solving problems in real-life projects. Contents of the course include visual communication, color theory, identity design, layout, typography and basic imaging. All students will need to produce a web-based portfolio by applying the integrated computer graphic skills acquired. This course will enhance the students’ sensitivity on art, design and visual expression. It will also offer them an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their creativity.
Instructor
Each session of this course will be conducted by one of the instructors, Ms. Elaine XAVIER or Mr. Duc-chi HA. Ms. Xavier is both an artist and designer, specializing in branding and experience design. She has enjoyed painting since childhood and has explored many new approaches to art creation over the years. In addition, she is deeply involved in art education and has spent one-third of her time in Hong Kong promoting digital art for children since 1997. She has also developed several digital art courses that reflect the blend of East and West cultures unique to this city. Mr. Ha is an experienced publisher and an expert in computer graphics. Prior to joining Elaine Xavier Art Studio, he worked for Reader’s Digest for over 15 years. Since 2007, he has worked with Ms. Xavier to promote, teach, and publish digital art courses for children and teenagers.
Date
Dec 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 & 31, 2025
Time
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hour
18 hours (6 sessions)
Language
English
Fee
HK$3960
Eligibility
S.1 to S.3 students()
Remarks
Students must bring their own laptop computers together with the charger and a 3-button mouse to the class. The computer must equipped with at least 16GB RAM and a graphic processor supporting OpenGL 4.3, installed with Microsoft Windows 11 operating system (Windows 7, 8, 10 and MacOS are not supported). Instructors will provide the software to be installed in the student's computer so as to facilitate continual learning and application of the skills learned in class. Tablets, Netbooks and Chromebook are not suitable for this course.
*The content of this course is similar to the previously held courses titled ‘Creative Digital Art Classroom ─ Branding & Graphic Design for Beginners’.
楊衍朗──英國牛津大學（University of Oxford）數學及統計學學士。楊導師多次參與研發不同人工智能（Artificial Intelligence）程式，並協助多個科技創新項目入選香港科學園及數碼港的孵化計劃。研究以外，楊導師亦有多年數理科以及STEM課程的教學經驗，曾為不同學校提供奧數等訓練。
Date
Dec 20, 22, 23 & 27, 2025
Time
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
12 hours (4節)
Language
Cantonese
Fee
HK$2640
Eligibility
S.1 to S.3 students()
Remarks
學生須自備電腦
*本科目內容與過往曾舉辦的《實戰GPT：構建你的AI小助手》相若。
2025WIN-S35
French for Beginners I
Dec 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30, 2025
French supplemented with English
$3300
S.1 to S.3 students
2025WIN-S35 French for Beginners I*
Content
This course aims at initiating gifted students to French language using an interactive approach. Students will be engaging in a variety of speaking and listening activities which will familiarize them with the sounds of the French language. Through the use of a diverse range of media which include textual and audio-visual materials such as songs, videos, and games, students will be exposed to the foundation of the French language and French culture. During each lesson, students will be introduced to basic French vocabulary and expressions which they will use in small group activities and role plays. By the end of the course, students will have learnt the French alphabet, basic French pronunciation, greetings and leave taking, numbers from 0 to 69, the days of the week, the months of the year. They will be able to introduce themselves and members of their immediate family (giving their names, age, and those of their parents and siblings), and a few basic grammar concepts such as the masculine and feminine gender of nouns and verb conjugation.
Instructor
Marie-Paule HA─Dr. Ha holds an MA in French Literature from University of Paris (Sorbonne), DEA in French Literature from University of Paris VII, and a PhD in French Literature from Illinois University, Champaign Urbana. She taught French language and literature at various universities including the Oberlin College, Indianapolis University, Illinois University, Ohio State University in the US, and Hong Kong Baptist University. She was also Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature and Department of History at the University of Hong Kong. She has extensive experience in teaching French as a second language.
Date
Dec 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30, 2025
Time
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
15 hours (5 sessions)
Language
French supplemented with English
Fee
HK$3300 (lunch NOT included)
Eligibility
S.1 to S.3 students()
Remarks
*The content of this course is similar to the previously held courses titled ‘French for Beginners I’.
張宇靈──美國西華盛頓大學學士（人類學—考古學專業）、香港中文大學哲學碩士（歷史）、美國註冊專業考古學家（Registered Professional Archaeologist）、香港考古學會副主席。張導師現為全職獨立考古及文化遺產保育顧問，兼任香港中文大學新亞書院及香港大學專業進修學院講師，近十年來在香港積極從事考古、文物與古蹟保育及教育工作，曾參與多項香港及海外田野考古，並積極推動香港中小學文化遺產教育與考察活動。
Creative Digital Art Classroom─Web Basics: Introduction to Web Store
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)
English
$3960
S.1 to S.3 students
2025WIN-S38 Creative Digital Art Classroom─Web Basics: Introduction to Web Store*
Content
This course is designed for gifted students who have keen interest in information technology and online business. Participants are expected to have some basic knowledge on computer graphics. This course covers the essential skills needed to design and manage a web store. Contents of this course include how the internet works, secure online transactions, web servers, databases, online catalogs, shopping carts, and web marketing strategies. There will be six sessions in this course and each will focus on an interesting topic. Each student will be required to design and set up their own web store, learning how to operate it effectively. They may also choose to work on a project focused on marketing services, such as logo design, web design, fashion design, illustration, or video production. Through active participation, students will develop skills to operate a modern web store. This course will enhance students’ ability in logical reasoning and effective communication. It will also offer them an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their creativity.
Instructor
Each session of this course will be conducted by one of the instructors, Ms. Elaine XAVIER or Mr. Duc-chi HA. Ms. Xavier is both an artist and designer, specializing in branding and experience design. She has enjoyed painting since childhood and has explored many new approaches to art creation over the years. In addition, she is deeply involved in art education and has spent one-third of her time in Hong Kong promoting digital art for children since 1997. She has also developed several digital art courses that reflect the blend of East and West cultures unique to this city. Mr. Ha is an experienced publisher and an expert in computer graphics. Prior to joining Elaine Xavier Art Studio, he worked for Reader’s Digest for over 15 years. Since 2007, he has worked with Ms. Xavier to promote, teach, and publish digital art courses for children and teenagers.
Date
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)
Time
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
18 hours (6 sessions)
Language
English
Fee
HK$3960
Eligibility
S.1 to S.3 students(Priority will be given to students with background knowledge in digital arts on computer drawing, imaging or 3D modelling. For those applicants who have not taken any CDAC course before, please submit proof of relevant learning experience along with the application.)
Remarks
Students must bring their own laptop computers together with the charger and a 3-button mouse to class. The computer must equip with at least 16 GB RAM and a graphic card supporting OpenGL 4.3, and installed with Microsoft Windows 11 or MacOS 13 / 14 / 15 operating systems (Windows 7, 8, 10 and MacOS 12 and older are not supported). Students will be instructed to install software in their computer so as to facilitate continual learning and application of the skills learned in class. Tablets, Netbook and Chromebook are not suitable for this course.
*The content of this course is similar to the previously held courses titled ‘Creative Digital Art Classroom─Web Basics: Introduction to Web Store’.
張學明──香港中文大學文學士（歷史）、美國加州大學文學碩士及哲學博士（中古世紀歷史）；張教授1983年起於香港中文大學歷史系任教長達三十多年，現為中大歷史系客席副教授，教授的科目包括「西方文化的特質」、「History for Today」、「中西神話比較」；著作有《中西神話》、《Biographical Notes of the Jesuits in Hong Kong》、《字源學英文》、《成語學英文》、《人物西洋小史》及《字源釋醫學》。張教授為「資優計劃」課程顧問，亦為「資優計劃」設計及教授不同歷史課程。
何頴思──加拿大卑詩大學（University of British Columbia）一級榮譽學士（心理學）、香港中文大學社會科學碩士（臨床心理學）、香港大學哲學博士（臨床心理學）。何博士現擔任政府紀律部門臨床心理學家，曾負責為在囚人士進行心理評估，分析他們的心理需要和制訂治療方向，以減低在囚人士重犯的機會，亦任職其他機構為有特殊學習需要的學童提供調適配套服務。
張卓明──香港註冊建築師；香港理工大學設計學學士、澳洲科廷大學建築學學士、荷蘭代爾夫特理工大學建築學碩士；碩士畢業作品探討高密度發展之可能性，畢業之後於業內工作並專注於住宅和鐵路項目，現於劍橋大學Institute for Sustainability Leadership就讀碩士課程。
Date
Jan 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)
Time
10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
18 hours (三天)
Language
Cantonese
Fee
HK$3960 (不包括午膳費用)
Eligibility
S.2 to S.4 students()
Remarks
*本科目內容與過往曾舉辦的《建築師的見觸思──可持續城市》相若。
2025WIN-S49K
Celestial Mechanics and Geometry─Online Course
Dec 20, 22 & 27, 2025 (Sat, Mon)
English
$3960
S.2 to S.5 students
2025WIN-S49K Celestial Mechanics and Geometry─Online Course*
Content
This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the theoretical and historical development of astronomy in the West through discussions and lectures on topics in geometry and theories of planetary motion. Students will grasp the significant ideas and concepts of classical astronomy, develop conscientious learning attitudes, and deepen their interest in the field of science. Topics include the history of astronomy and human civilization, geometry, Kepler's laws of planetary motions, and Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation.
Instructor
PANG Kam-moon─Dr. Pang, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, is currently Senior Lecturer of the General Education Foundation Programme of the Office of University General Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He designs and teaches a seminar-oriented, reading-intensive general education course, In Dialogue with Nature. Dr. Pang was a lecturer in the Department of Physics at CUHK, and courses taught included astronomy and astrophysics. His publication includes《天問：宇宙真貌的探索》(co-authored). Dr. Pang is currently Honorary Curriculum Consultant, Program for the Gifted and Talented and has designed and taught various physics courses for the program for many years. His research interests include general education, traditional Chinese astronomy, and popular science education. He was awarded the Exemplary Teaching Award from the Faculty of Science of CUHK (2010), the Exemplary Teaching Award in the General Education from SCGE of CUHK (2011), and the Awardee of Appreciation to Outstanding Teaching Performance from Shaw College of CUHK (2019).
Date
Dec 20, 22 & 27, 2025 (Sat, Mon)
Time
10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
18 hours (3 days)
Language
English
Fee
HK$3960 (Online Course)
Eligibility
S.2 to S.5 students()
Remarks
Course handout will be sent to student’s Hong Kong correspondence address via postal service.
*The content of this course is similar to the previously held courses titled ‘Celestial Mechanics and Geometry’.
鄭明慧──澳洲註冊職業治療師；堪培拉大學 (University of Canberra) 職業治療碩士、香港大學社會科學碩士（青少年社會工作）、香港浸會大學傳理學社會科學學士（榮譽）（新聞主修）。曾於香港中文大學資優教育計劃擔任項目統籌，負責統籌資優生的教育課程，深諳資優學生的學習需求及特質，並融合職業治療理論與實務，為學生提供多元且具挑戰性的學習體驗。現於澳洲擔任職業治療師，專注於心理健康、視覺障礙及神經多樣性群體，致力設計以個人為中心的職業治療方案，支援個人功能能力的發展，協助他們提升生活品質與生活自主性。
何頴思──加拿大卑詩大學（University of British Columbia）一級榮譽學士（心理學）、香港中文大學社會科學碩士（臨床心理學）、香港大學哲學博士（臨床心理學）。何博士現擔任政府紀律部門臨床心理學家，曾負責為在囚人士進行心理評估，分析他們的心理需要和制訂治療方向，以減低在囚人士重犯的機會，亦任職其他機構為有特殊學習需要的學童提供調適配套服務。
羅輝恒──香港中文大學理學士（生物化學）、哲學博士（生物化學）；現任香港中文大學生命科學學院講師。羅博士自2009年起在中大任教生物化學課程及碩士課程、大學和書院的通識教育課程，教授科目包括臨床生物化學、分子內分泌學、神經科學概論實驗、免疫學和血液學實驗等。除日常教學工作外，羅博士亦兼任香港中文大學理學院少年英才科學院（Science Academy for Young Talent）及香港資優教育學苑的課程導師，以及參與本地和海外之公職服務和交流，積極推動資優教育和科普教育。
何子偉──香港中文大學社會科學學士（建築學）、建築學碩士、哲學博士（建築學）；為多學科設計師及研究員，曾獲得獎項包括Frame Awards 2019 (People's Choice) 及Design For Asia (DFA) Awards (Merit Award)等。何博士現為香港中文大學建築學院全職講師，研究範疇包括校園空間設計與幸福感、社區設計與再造以及鄉郊建築及村落復育等；曾任教於香港科技大學資優暑期課程 Exploration of Architecture 及香港中文大學建築學院暑期課程 Architecture Explorer Programme (AEP)。
Date
Dec 27, 2025 and Jan 3 & 10, 2026 (Sat)
Time
10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
18 hours (三天)
Language
Cantonese
Fee
HK$3960 (不包括午膳費用)
Eligibility
S.4 to S.6 students()
Remarks
*本科目內容與過往曾舉辦的《建築設計繪圖概論》相若。
2025WIN-S61
Future Law: Can Law Protect us from Science, Technology and the Metaverse?
Jan 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026 (Sat)
English
$4620
S.4 to S.6 students
2025WIN-S61 Future Law: Can Law Protect us from Science, Technology and the Metaverse?*
Content
This course will consider the challenges facing our world as science and technology advances at a rate that outpaces the law which is intended to protect and serve us. The course will consider the problems facing law and lawyers when they are asked by clients to deal with the issues and benefits that scientific and technological advances bring. We will consider the latest advances and anticipated advances in science and engineering, and the ethical and legal issues that may follow. In particular the course will consider (a) advances in medicine: research using embryos and stem cells, DNA mapping, bioengineering, medical and pharmacological breakthroughs and profit, the issues that arise from living longer or even forever; (b) making humans and super humans: in vitro fertilization, genetic engineering and bionics; (c) resurrecting the dead: cryonic preservation; (d) saving the planet and feeding the world: no plastics, limitless clean energy and genetically modified foodstuffs; (e) making machines think: from self-driving cars and automated weapons to independent artificial super intelligence (including the replacement of lawyers and judges); (f) space exploration and colonization; (g) extra-terrestrial visitors; (h) the internet and information: free-access, privacy, fake stories and policing the internet; and (i) semiconductors, 5G technology, and supercapacitors: the internet of everything. All of these advances and possibilities bring ethical considerations and concerns, and may raise legal issues which will be discussed in the course - particularly they may identify gaps in the law as advances in science and technology raise issues that have never been considered before. The course will also consider the impact of the global pandemic, COVID-19, on the law and being a lawyer. In conclusion, we will consider the future for law and lawyers with more use of technology in law and the claim that we may be facing the end of lawyers.
Instructor
Steven Brian GALLAGHER─LLB (first), LLM, Barrister, and PGCHE. Prof. Gallagher was called to the Bar of England and Wales by Gray’s Inn in 2006, and is Professor in Practice of Law and Associate Dean (Academic & Student Affairs) at the Faculty of Law, CUHK. Prof. Gallagher teaches equity and the law of trusts, property law, and art and cultural heritage law to undergraduate and postgraduate students on the LLB, LLM and JD programs. Professor Gallagher regularly provides continuing professional development seminars for solicitors in Hong Kong on a range of topics including law and technology. His research interests include property law, art, antiquities, cultural heritage and the law, law and technology, and superheroes and the law.
*The content of this course is similar to the previously held courses titled ‘Future Law: Can Law Protect us from Science, Technology and the Metaverse?’.
羅輝恒──香港中文大學理學士（生物化學）、哲學博士（生物化學）；現任香港中文大學生命科學學院講師。羅博士自2009年起在中大任教生物化學課程及碩士課程、大學和書院的通識教育課程，教授科目包括臨床生物化學、分子內分泌學、神經科學概論實驗、免疫學和血液學實驗等。除日常教學工作外，羅博士亦兼任香港中文大學理學院少年英才科學院（Science Academy for Young Talent）及香港資優教育學苑的課程導師，以及參與本地和海外之公職服務和交流，積極推動資優教育和科普教育。
何子偉──香港中文大學社會科學學士（建築學）、建築學碩士、哲學博士（建築學）；為多學科設計師及研究員，曾獲得獎項包括Frame Awards 2019 (People's Choice) 及Design For Asia (DFA) Awards (Merit Award)等。何博士現為香港中文大學建築學院全職講師，研究範疇包括校園空間設計與幸福感、社區設計與再造以及鄉郊建築及村落復育等；曾任教於香港科技大學資優暑期課程 Exploration of Architecture 及香港中文大學建築學院暑期課程 Architecture Explorer Programme (AEP)。
羅輝恒──香港中文大學理學士（生物化學）、哲學博士（生物化學）；現任香港中文大學生命科學學院講師。羅博士自2009年起在中大任教生物化學課程及碩士課程、大學和書院的通識教育課程，教授科目包括臨床生物化學、分子內分泌學、神經科學概論實驗、免疫學和血液學實驗等。除日常教學工作外，羅博士亦兼任香港中文大學理學院少年英才科學院（Science Academy for Young Talent）及香港資優教育學苑的課程導師，以及參與本地和海外之公職服務和交流，積極推動資優教育和科普教育。
Date
Feb 7 & 28, 2026 (Sat)
Time
10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hour
12 hours (兩天)
Language
Cantonese
Fee
HK$2640 (不包括午膳費用)
Eligibility
S.5 and S.6 students()
Remarks
*本科目內容與過往曾舉辦的《生物化學、免疫與感染 I》相若。
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