TAD2303

Asian art and design and its influences in Europe A (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader: No current information available

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)

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 essay (1500 words): 40% + Long essay (2500 words): including class presentation 55% + Reader discusion 5%

Contact Hours: 3 hours in class and 9 hours of independent study

Prerequisites: TAD1101,TAD1102

Prohibitions: TAD2313