The Theatre Design Department of the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts invited Professor Liu Xinglin of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and Emma Troubridge from the Royal Opera House in the UK to hold a two-week masterclasses for students in January, offering an excellent platform for students to learn from the two masters up-close. Both speakers also gave an eye-opening public seminar in which Professor Liu introduced his design ideal for Chinese Opera performances and Ms Troubridge shared her experience as a scenic artist.