TAD2303

Asian art and design and its influences in Europe A

(A&D)

Offered subject to final approval

6 points + 3 hours in class and 9 hours of independent study + Caulfield, Distance + Prerequisites: TAD1101,TAD1102 + Prohibition: TAD2313 + Elective

Synopsis: This unit is design to encourage an empathy with two-thirds of the word's population, through an informed appreciation of Asian Art/Design, Religion, and Sociology/Anthropology. The course will also develop students' awareness of theories and the attainment of knowledge about the study of cross-cultural aesthetics; much of which is also applicable to the study of non-Asian aesthetics. This survey course will not only introduce students to the study of pre-Twentieth century Asian Art and Deign, but also its many impacts on European visual culture.

Assessment: Short answer test (500 words):10% + Seminar paper (2000 words):40% + One Essay (3000 words):50%