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Aligned with Ithra’s strategic objective of Talent Development, Ithra Academy aims to build capacities and talents in the creative and cultural industries, enabling participants to realize their creative potential through a series of focused and cutting-edge offerings in six domains:
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Vision
To be the leading resource in building skills and talents in the creative and cultural sector.
Mission
Our mission is to play a leading role in developing talent to compete in a global market by enhancing skills and knowledge based on best practices.
Goals
1. Building competencies, talents and skills in the creative and cultural industries:
Goals
2. Enabling and empowering artists:
Goals
3. Generating successful models for creative and educational institutions:
The principles of Diwany calligraphy
31st July 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L9 - classroom 2
Platforms Manager skills
1st August 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
Building a Pitch Deck
5th August 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
English
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
Managing Cultural Projects
6th August 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L9 - Classroom 2
Creating Content for Anthological Podcasts
12th August 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L9 - Classroom 2
Making Short Films
2nd September 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
Creating a cultural project: from ideas to outcomes
10th September 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
People's Voice: Creative Writing based on Storytelling
4th October 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L9 - Classroom 2
The Art of Islamic Illumination
23rd October 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, Art Studio - Level 7
Building the Characters in Literature
29th October 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
Creating Dialogue and Narratives in Literature
4th November 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
The Art of Looking at Art
29th November 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
English
Knowledge Tower, L9 - Classroom 2
Dubbing and Voice-over
2nd December 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L9 - Classroom 2
Bilingual Publication & Editorial design
5th December 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
English
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
Reviewing & Editing Literature Pieces
9th December 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, L9 - Classroom 2
Design of Arabic Typography By using GLYPHS
11th December 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
English
Knowledge Tower, L8 - Classroom 2
Advanced Wheel Throwing
16th December 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Knowledge Tower, Art Studio Level 7
Literacy is both the foundation of human knowledge and the record of human experience. At Ithra Academy, we…
Planning, curating and producing an idea or a product that has value, significance and/or solves a problem is…
Science and technology contribute to society by creating new knowledge and using that knowledge to boost the…
The creative industries have become an increasingly important economic driver, spurring demand for both…
Film is a visual art that communicates feelings, stories and perceptions through the language of moving…
Music is a powerful vehicle for identity and expression that bridges linguistic and cultural divides. As the…
Immerse
Short courses from 3-5 hours daily for 2-5 days courses, where participants interact with a number of hands-on activities designed as beginner and introductory training sessions.
Broaden
Masterclasses from 4-5 hours daily for 3-6 days of intermediate training sessions, where participants interact with special content designed to take them to the next level in their profession.
Emerge
Long courses 8 hours daily for 8-10 days advance training sessions, where participants interact with thought-provoking content; meet world-class experts; and be involved in multiple sorts of engagement (e.g. field trips; end-of-course exhibit ..etc).
You can apply directly through this website. Ithra Academy offers multiple courses and masterclasses in 3 different levels: 1- Broaden (beginner and introductory) 2- Immerse (intermediate) 3- Emerge (advanced)
We recommend you check the requirements of each course and level of experience required before applying. Also, we offer a free-of-charge coaching service that can assist in guiding you through the right track of courses.
Ithra Academy focuses on six domains: 1- Creative Leadership 2- Art & Design 3- Film & Performing Arts 4- Literacy 5- Music 6- Science & Technology
All offerings of Ithra Academy will be held physically in King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. However, some courses in the advanced level only might follow a hybrid approach.
Depends on the level and type of courses (certified or non-certified). For “Broaden” level it’s 2 – 3 hours daily; 1 – 5 days training sessions. For “Immerse” level it’s 5 hours daily; 3 – 8 days training sessions. Last but not least for “Emerge” level it’s 6 hours daily; 12 – 20 days training sessions.
Yes, all courses of Ithra Academy are certified by King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). Some courses will be certified by both Ithra and the Knowledge Provider who is delivering the course.
