| Course title | Ink painting 1 |
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| Course code | DAS/SUMI1 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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Ink painting ("shuimohua" or "suibokuga" or "sumi-e") is one of the traditional Asian art from China that is closely related to culture and society. It is a method of capturing the beauty through tonality and shading achieved by varying the ink density. This dark-light arrangement creates a three-dimensional effect and a sense of depth and distance. Contents: 1. Introduction to materials, tools, and basic techniques 2. "Shikunshi": bamboo 3. "Shikunshi": plum blossom 4. "Shikunshi": orchid 5. "Shikunshi": chrysanthemum 6. Flower: Rose 7. Fruit: Grapes 8. Vegetables 9. Birds and insects 10. Fish/sea creatures 11. Scenery/natural landscape I 12. Scenery/natural landscape II
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| Learning outcomes |
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Introduction to ink painting for beginners: 1. tools and materials (the "four treasures": brush, ink, inkstone, and paper) 2. various ink painting techniques 3. basic techniques of painting various objects: "Four Junzi" or "Shikunshi" (plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum), flowers, fruits, vegetables, birds, insects, fish/sea creatures, and scenery/natural landscapes Regular exercise to achieve mastery of basic techniques and "Four Junzi" or "Shikunshi"
Gradual mastering of basic ink painting techniques and "Four Junzi" or "Shikunshi" |
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Student performance
Regular attendance and homework submission (at least 85 percent), as well as active participation in the classroom |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023_24) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2015) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2016) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019_24) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2015) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |