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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:
Dubbing and Voice-over
27th April 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 8 - Classroom 2
Fundamentals of Arabic Calligraphy
26th April 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 9 - Classroom 2
Storytelling- How to Tell a Story?
13th May 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 8 - Classroom 2
Creative Thinking: Strategies to Develop and Refine Project Ideas
15th May 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
English
Ithra Tower, Level 9 - Classroom 2
Jewelry X Arabic Calligraphy
20th May 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 8 - Classroom 2
Introduction to VFX
27th May 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
English
Ithra Tower, Level 8 - Classroom 2
Copying the Holy Qur'an: Calligraphy Fundamentals
27th May 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 5 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 7 - Art Studio
Introduction to Jewelry Making
3rd June 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 7 - Art Studio
Create Your Own Podcast
24th June 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · 4 hrs
+16
Arabic
Ithra Tower, Level 9 - Classroom 2
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
1-5 day courses that run for 2-3 hours daily, where participants interact through a number of hands-on activities designed as beginner and introductory training sessions.
Broaden
3-8 day intermediate training sessions that run for 5 hours daily, where participants interact with special content designed to take them to the next level in their profession.
Emerge
12-20 day advanced training sessions that run for 6 hours daily, where participants engage with thought-provoking content; meet world-class experts; and interact through multiple experiences (e.g. field trips; end-of-course exhibit, etc.).
Book a Consultation
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.
