Certificate in Chinese Ink Painting (Basic)
This is an introductory course for traditional Chinese ink painting. Learners will be introduced to the materials and techniques used in creating various brush strokes and ink nuances in Chinese ink painting. With the focus on the Four Gentlemen Plants, learners will be exposed to the philosophy and aesthetics of traditional Chinese ink painting and culture.
Module 1 - Gentlemen Plants (Bamboo and Chrysanthemum)
(8 sessions x 3 hours)
This module is an introduction to the techniques of Chinese ink painting as well as the materials used. Different types of brush strokes, the way to hold the brushes, and methods in loading ink and water will be discussed as learners explore the subject matter of bamboo and chrysanthemum. The structures and forms of these two plants will be taught through demonstrations and reviews. Learners will understand the symbolism of these two plants at the end of the module.
Module Content:
- Material introduction and different type of brushstrokes.
- The philosophy of the four gentlemen.
- The structure of bamboo.
- The structure of chrysanthemum.
- The composition.
Module 2 - Gentlemen Plants (Plum Blossom and Orchid)
(8 sessions x 3 hours)
This module reinforces brush strokes and ink techniques to create a vivid Chinese ink painting. The structures and forms of the Plum Blossom and Orchid will be discussed through demonstrations and reviews. Through the exploration of these subjects, learners will sharpen their compositional skills, thus deepening their understanding of the aesthetics and philosophy in Chinese ink painting. The symbolism behind these two plants will also be discussed.
Module Content:
- Material introduction and different type of brushstrokes.
- The philosophy of the four gentlemen.
- The structure of plum blossom.
- The structure of orchid.
- The composition.