Course Objectives：
This course is based on the study video of Professor Zhang Jie's " Xishan Xing Lv Tu” (Journey amidst the Mountain and Stream) from the School of Painting and Calligraphy, CAA, accompanied with explanations and demonstrations of the Northern Song Dynasty landscape paintings and Guo Xi's " Linquan Gaozhi ". From studying those paintings, students will be able to familiar with the "three distances" observation method of Chinese landscape painting, a correct way to observation and appreciate, and understand Chinese landscape painting principles. Furthermore, student will be able to master the basic method of painting trees and stones by studying different works and relay those techniques to the real world.
Course Format:
PDF Imitation instructions, Short Video Demonstration, Homework Review, Video Q&A
PDF is used to clarify the key points and difficulties of teaching, to let students better understand the methods and key points of copying in the form of demonstration and step-by-step learning, etc. A corresponding PDF instructions is provided for each teaching unit.
Short Video Demonstration Through the teacher's demonstration video, students will understand the basic techniques of brush and ink and drawing in copying, and can achieve the effect of on-site teaching by observing the video. (Students should install the Dingtalk)
Homework Review The teacher uses students' assignments to understand their retention and understanding of the course and comments on the assignments to help students improve the quality of their practice and efficacy of learning. Assignments are submitted each week by students within the deadline with high quality pictures of their work, which are returned with the teacher's comments.
Video Q&A For difficult and confusing questions, one-on-one 30-minute video Q&A will be held once a week, and the student should make a appointment with the instructor in advance for Q&A time. Without an appointment, student will be considered waiving this opportunity.
Course content:
（一）preparation for class
After confirming the customized course and before the start of the course, we will send you the video of Professor Zhang Jie's study of "Journey amidst the Mountain and Stream" and the high-resolution pictures of the painting from the School of Calligraphy and Painting of China Academy of Art. You can print, or buy a printed copy of the painting by yourself, as well as the materials. We will provide you with a list of tools necessary for painting.
（二）Explanation of the "Three Distance" Method in Song Dynasty Landscape Painting (week 1)
What is the "Three Distances" method and how to achieve the "Three Distances" in the painting.
（三）Explanation of the “Bean” method of stones texture in Northern Song landscape painting (week 2)
Explanation and demonstration of rock and mountain structures, texture, and the use of strokes and ink.
（四）Explanation of tree Methods in Northern Song Dynasty Landscape Paintings (week 3)
Explanation and demonstration of withered tree method and clustered tree method.
（五）Explanation of water and ink rendering in Northern Song landscape Paintings (Week 4)
Explanation and demonstration of the types and methods of rendering.
Weekly schedule of classes.
Monday Students self-study Fan Kuan's "Journey amidst the Mountain and Stream" video lesson. Provide the course instructor with a schedule of their time available each week for course practice.
Tuesday Teacher sends out PDF instructions, links to recorded videos, and homework requirements via Dingtalk this week. Students practice on their own.
Wednesday Students practice and submit high-resolution photos of their work via Dingtalk.
Thursday Teacher sends back comments on practice and suggestions. Q&A available by appointment.
Friday Students complete assignments and submit. teacher comments. Q&A available by appointment.
Assignments:
Students complete 1-2 complete works per week based on key techniques.
Duration of the course: 4 weeks
Tuition: RMB2400 per 4 weeks
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