Course: Calligraphy 1

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Course title Calligraphy 1
Course code ASH/KG1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, 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
Lecturer(s)
  • Jandová chen Yixuan, M.A.
  • Juan Liang-Ting, M.A.
  • Szokalová Kateřina, Mgr.
  • Zahradníková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Moeljadi David, PhD.
  • Švarcová Tereza, Mgr.
Course content
Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Basic Strokes (Part 1) & Practice with Poems Week 3 Basic Strokes (Part 2) & Practice with Poems Week 4 Basic Strokes (Part 3) & Practice with Poems Week 5 Basic Strokes (Part 4) & Practice with Poems Week 6 Radicals and Writing Order & Practice with Poems Week 7 Basic Information about Chinese Characters and Brush Calligraphy & Practice with Poems Week 8 Structure of Characters 1 & Practice with Poems Week 9 Structure of Characters 2 & Practice with Poems Week 10 Structure of Characters 3 & Practice with Poems Week 11 Guided Practice with Feedback Week 12 Review, Practice & Preparation for Exam Week 13 Examination

Learning activities and teaching methods
Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils, Grafic and Art Activities
  • Homework for Teaching - 12 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 18 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In summer term 2022/23, classes will start 2 weeks later, from the 3rd week. All classes will be suplemented during the semester. - To learn basic information about Chinese brush calligraphy - To learn some basic techniques about doing brush calligraphy - To relax and calm down
The language of instruction is English
Prerequisites
Interest in calligraphy. It is not necessary to know how to write characters.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

1. Maximum two absences are allowed. 2. Homework is compulsory and should be submitted before each deadline and it will be marked and will be part of the final marks.
Recommended literature
  • Fong, W. C. (1992). Beyond representation: Chinese painting and calligraphy 8th-14th century. New Haven: Yale University Press.
  • Gao, C., & Li, X. (2007). China's calligraphy art: through the ages. Beijing: China Intercontinental Press.
  • WILLETS, William. (1981). Chinese Calligraphy. Its History and Aesthetic Motivation.. Hongkong: Oxford University Press.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2017) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -