2017 Spring/Summer: Chinese Painting Course

19 April 2017

Overview The aim of this course is to promote traditional Chinese culture to the general public, and to engage more people in the art of Chinese painting. This course introduces the use of brushstrokes, ink and color and the composition of pictures. Upon completion, students are expected to master the basic skills of Chinese painting. Students from all backgrounds are welcome to join. > Details

2017 Spring/Summer: Chinese Calligraphy Course

20 April 2017

Overview Through clerical scripts, this course will introduce Chinese Calligraphy and its techniques at an elementary level. Students from all backgrounds are welcome to join. > Details

2017 Spring/Summer: Hong Kong Victorian City 1841-1900

22 May 2017

Hong Kong’s “free” economy is highly related to how the political and economic structures were shaped in the colonial era. This course aims to introduce the political and economic activities of British conglomerates, namely: Jardine Matheson, HSBC, and Taikoo. How the ambitious capitalist class from Britain struggled in East Asia will also be discussed. Finally, this course will investigate the social problems that the Industrial Revolution brought about, issues of urban planning and property development, social control as well as Chinese opposition to the colonial government. > Details

2017 Spring/Summer: Chinese Food and Social Evolution

21 April 2017

Overview This course is based on the evolution of Chinese History, discussing how political, economic, and social changes shaped the functions of food. The instructor will display certain artifacts to enhance students’ understanding of the topic. > Details

2017 Winter/Spring: Chinese Calligraphy Course

01 February 2017

Overview This course will introduce the basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese calligraphy through the clerical script. > Details

2017 Winter/Spring: Chinese Painting for Beginners

02 February 2017

Overview The aim of this course is to promote traditional Chinese culture to the general public, and to engage more people in the art of Chinese painting. This course includes the use of brushstrokes, ink and color and the composition of pictures. Students are expected to master the basic skills of Chinese painting and be able to finish a piece of artwork. > Details