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Art History I

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotheartworks,styleanddevelopmentofWesternArtfrom prehistoric times to the present-day. Students will gain an understanding of the origins,developmentsandkeyelementsofsomeregularpatternsinthecreationofworksof art. Art History I is arranged chronologically from primitive art to post-Renaissance. Thestudentsshouldgainaheightenedaestheticappreciationwhichwillhelpestablisha solid base for their future Design studies.

Art History II 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscoursecoversthedevelopmentofWesternArthistoryfrompost-Renaissancetothe Modern and Postmodern eras. In addition to focusing upon Western art, Chinese art will be introduced simultaneously, enabling students to identify the characteristics and stylesoffaience,bronze,sculpture,calligraphyandpainting,andalsotogainanunderstandingofthedifferencesbetweenWesternandChineseart.

Photography I 3 45 hrs ---

Starting with the understanding of photographic language and technique, students learnbasicphotographicskills.Then,combiningthemedphotographyassignmentswiththeapplicationofdifferentvisualexpressionforms,creativethemeswillbeassignedto the students.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DESIGN (4LDDC)

Year 1 Subjects Course Credits

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2

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30 hrs

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DSGN1103

DSGN1104

DSGN1105

Complete 1 subject from the elective group A

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Drawing I

To introduce the role of drawing in design and graphic execution and the relevant skills,

such as drawing techniques and knowledge by providing basic training in understanding

formandstructure,lightandtone,basicperspectiveanddrawingstylesetc.Thecourse

will focus on using only dry medium such as pencil, charcoal or pastel. Students are also

encouraged to employ concept and creativity in these drawing assignments.

Drawing II 2 40 hrs ---

ThisisanintermediatecourseextendingthebasictrainingofDrawingI.Thiscourse

providestrainingindifferenttechniquesin‘wet ’media,suchaswatercolourandacrylic,

also stressing the application of colour theory. Portrait drawing is the emphasis in this

section. Following on from this, caricature is introduced as part of creative training by

understanding forms, structures and application in creative drawing. At the same time the

relationship between creative drawing ( portrait drawing and caricature) and illustration

is introduced.

Typography 3 60 hrs ---

Starting from the history and development of western and eastern printing to the

proportionsandstructuresoftheletterforms,thiscoursewilluserealexamplesto

bringstudentstounderstanddifferentdevelopments,characteristicsandtheirusages

indesignexpression.Exercisesandstudywillemphasizetherefinementoftypes,

suchasinsizeandspatialrelationship,toachievethehighestqualityinlegibilityand

typographic excellence.

Colour Studies 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseteachesthetheoryofcolourthroughexperimentalexercises.Studentswill

gain understanding of the physical principles and formation of colour by using such

colourprinciplestovisuallycreatepersonalartisticexpressions.Thecontentcoversusage

of colour, such as hue, value and intensity relationship, colour formation, colour contrast,

colour mixture, colour quantity and the interaction of colours.

3 60 hrs ---DSGN1106

DSGN1107

DSGN1111

DSGN1112


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Fundamental of Design 3 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseutilizesthefundamentalknowledgeofdesignelementsandtheprinciples

of their formation to explore the visual language and expression of design, thereby

enhancingcreativityandaestheticjudgment.Throughworkshops,critiqueandanalysis

students learn expression with visual elements such as line, shape and weight both in

2D and 3D formation. Exercises of the course will also develop student’s awareness

in spatial manipulation.

Introduction to Design 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthebasicconceptsofdesignconceptionanddevelopment

through understanding the meaning of design, the formation and function of design,

and an understanding of the economy brought about by visual communication,

in order that students can comprehend the context and general concepts of design.

Creative Thinking 2 30 hrs ---

Aimedatfosteringstudents’creativity,wewilluseadiversityofflexibleteaching

methods to guide students to discover, explore and establish, in the right direction, their

own creative modes from a personal perspective. In this way we provide solid and

effectiveformationinthinkingandcreativity,thuspreparingthemforfurtherstudies

and a fruitful career in design.

Study Trip I 1 15 hrs ---

In order to fully expose students to true design and creative processes, visiting activities

will be arranged, at an appropriate time during each term, taking students out to visit

actualdesignandcreativesites.Thiswillgreatlyenhancestudents’assimilationof

knowledge.Thevisitswillbediversifiedincontent,includingvisittoartists’and

designers’ studios, design companies, design and production centers, TV stations, design

exhibitions and professional seminars, as well as tours to universities in China and

other countries, where exchanges with teachers and students of design departments

will take place.

Study Trip II 1 15 hrs ---

Module II focuses on visits to studios of artists and designers, in order to deepen students’

understanding of the creative process. In addition, students will be prompted to discuss

andshareideasbeforeandaftereachvisit,thusencouragingthemtoactivelyparticipate

in the personal exchange of experiences.

DSGN1113

DSGN1114

DSGN1115

DSGN1141

DSGN1142


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English I 3 45 hrs ---

This course mainly teaches basic English conversation, reading, grammar

and vocabulary.

English II 3 45 hrs ---

ThisbuildsuponEnglishI,tostrengthendailylifeconversationalability.Italsoteaches

basic writing skills.

Design History I 1 15 hrs ---

Designhistoryisaboutmajorartmovementssincetheindustrialrevolution.Topicscover

19thCenturyArtsandCraftmovements,decorativeartsandotherstyleandchanges.

Throughthestudyofdesignhistory,oneisabletointegrateaestheticsandtheideasof

great minds into the work of design, as well as to understand the design industry and

design styles and trends.

Design History II 1 15 hrs ---

FocusesonBauhausandafter,suchasmodernism,internationalstyleand

post-modernism. Learning from great designers helps students to understand and

increase their professionalism in design.

ENGL 1101

DSGN2103

DSGN2104

ENGL 1102

1 20 hrs ------ Complete 1 subject from the elective group D

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Photography II 3 45 hrs ---

Module II will practice deeper photographic skills and ways of expression, coupled

withanalysisofworksandteachervocationalguiding.Studentswouldmasterdifferent

photographictechniquesandusephotographicvocabularyinaflexiblemannertonicely

present photographic works with a distinct touch.

Graphics Design I 4 80 hrs ---

Thiscoursecoversbasicknowledgeofgraphicdesigninareasofformcombination,

colour usage and type application, with an emphasis upon design concepts with aesthetic

and coordinated form and content from a visual communication perspective. From

demonstration to practice students will understand the importance of design concepts and

various design expressions with a high degree of integration in type/image relationship.

Design and Layout 5 75 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththeknowledgeandprinciplesofeditorialdesign.

Contentincludesusageandapplicationofdifferentpagelayoutsandgridsystems,

composition and planning with concept and page development, typography and

information design with an emphasis on coordination in terms of content and aesthetics.

3d Design I 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscourseexplorestheworldofthree-dimensionaldesign.Topicscoveredincludelinear,

planer and other complex forms; aesthetic appreciation and dynamic power. Furniture

design and model making techniques are also covered.

3d Design II 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesbasicspaceplanningtechniques.Topicscovertheexecutionof

afloorplan,section,elevation,axonometrics,functionaldesign,facilitiesrequirementand

AutoCAD basic operation.

DSGN2105

DSGN2111

DSGN2112

DSGN2121

DSGN2122


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Creative Visualization 3 45 hrs ---

Studentsinthecareerofdesignneedtoutilizerenderingtechniquesinmanydesign

disciplines, such as interior design, product design, storyboards for audio-visual

production,graphicdesignandlayoutsforadvertisingandillustration.Thispractical

rendering training provides design students with knowledge and ability in preparing

thedesignprocessandenvisioningthefinaloutcomeofanidea.

Digital Media Design I 3 45 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducingDigitalMediaiscomposedofthreeareasofstudy:websites,

audio-visual and 3D animation. Websites: An introduction addressing principles and

techniques for website design. Topics include: WWW, Structure of HTML, text,

hyperlink,frameset,weblayoutdesign,CSSlayers,imageoptimizationetc.Thecourse

also includes the demonstration and development of beginning web design and

techniquesusingHTML,CSS,Dreamweaveretc.Audio-visual:Theroleofaudio-visual

effectsinNewMedia,andhowtheyareincorporatedintoNewMediaprojects,

is discussed. 3D animation: Students learn the fundamentals of 3D animation and

basictechniquesofgeometricobjectediting.

Digital Media Design II 3 45 hrs ---

Based upon a similar framework to Digital Media Design I this course further

developsstudentsabilitiesinutilizingDigitalMedia.Itiscomposedofthreeareasof

study: websites, audio-visual and 3D animation. Websites: Students learn about

advancedwebdesigntechniques,includingwebcolourpalettes,webflow,website

management and maintenance. Based on the client’s brand image, students will learn

hands-on how to re-design promotional websites for target users. Audio-visual:

Thisemphasizesaudio-visualcreativethinkinginNewMedia,whichinvolvesdeveloping

concepts and demonstrating technical skills for moving-image production,

audioeffects,editingetc.3DAnimation:Inthissectionofthecourse,studentslearn

how to produce a simple 3D animation. Students will also be introduced to

theworkflowof3Danimation.

Study Trip III 1 15 hrs ---

ModuleIIIaimstoletstudentsvisitsomeoftheindustriesandorganizationsinvolved

indesignandmediacontentproduction.Themanagers’detailedexplanationofbusiness

know-howandoperationalprocedureswillhelpstudentstobetterunderstandthe

relationship between design and production.

DSGN2123

DSGN2131

DSGN2132

DSGN2141


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Study Trip IV 1 15 hrs ---

ModuleIVwillplaninteractivevisitstoorganizationsandschoolsoutsideMacao,tolet

studentshavefirst-handexperienceofthedesignsites,whilealsoexchangingviewswith

designstaff.Suchvisitswillincludeon-sitecreativedesignandalsoproductionactivities.

English III 3 45 hrs ---

To enhance students’ abilities in listening, speaking, comprehension and writing skills

in English.

English IV 3 45 hrs ---

ThisisacontinuationofEnglishIIIinwhichallfourmacro-skillswillbeatan

upper- intermediatelevel,withmoreemphasisgiventooralandwritingskills.Through

theory-based practices, students will be able to read and understand texts on unfamiliar

topics, write process-type and argumentative essays in a logical and cohesive way,

listen to authentic materials on familiar and unfamiliar topics, and acquire the basic

techniques of oral presentation.

DSGN2142

ENGL2101

ENGL2102

Year 3 Subjects 3

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120 hrs

480 hrs

180 hrs

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Complete 1 subject from the elective group E

Complete 4 subject from the elective group B (Year 1/2/3)

Complete 8 subjects from the selected specialization group

Complete 6 subject from the elective group C (Year 1/2/3)


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Creative Writing 1 15 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducestechniquesofcopywritingconcerningdesign,advertisingand

marketing, so as to enable students to develop their copywriting skills in composition and

styles of expression in terms of both commercial and non-commercial topics.

Design Marketing and 2 30 hrs ---Management

Thiscourserevealstheimportanceandvalueofdesigninabusinessenvironmentwithin

a fast-moving market driven economy. Content includes hypothetical case studies,

analyses of design within a market and a management strategy, and the procedures and

skills needed in practice with an emphasis upon developing the student’s

market awareness.

Digital Prepress 1 15 hrs ---

Thisisafundamentalcourseinpreparingprintingfilesfordigitaloutput.Thecourse

includes a study of modern printing process and operation, pre-press preparation,

post-printingeffectsandpaperknowledge.Techniquesoffoil-stamping,die-cutting,

embossing, book-binding and other special treatments will be introduced to students

intheformofworkshopsandfieldtrips.

English V 3 45 hrs ---

English V is a two level multi-skills course for upper-intermediate to advanced-level

students. It provides an ideal follow up for students who have completed a beginning to

intermediatecourse.Thecoursecoversthefourskillsoflistening,speaking,readingand

writing,whilegivingsystematicattentiontogrammarandvocabulary.

English VI 3 45 hrs ---

EnglishVIseekstodevelopbothfluencyandaccuracyinstudentsatthe

upper-intermediatetoadvancedlevelofproficiency.Thetextbookusedinthecourse

extends students’ communicative competence by developing their ability to:

expand the range of topics they can discuss and comprehend in English; extend their

knowledge and use of grammar; broaden their knowledge and use of vocabulary;

speakEnglishfluently;achieveanacceptablestandardofpronunciationandgrammar

when communicating.

DSGN3103

DSGN3104

DSGN3105

ENGL3101

ENGL3102


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Year 4 Subjects Complete 5 subjects 18 270 hrs --- from the selected specialization group

Research Project I 3 45 hrs ---

Thisisanindependentresearchbasedcourseonathemesuggestedbystudents

themselves. With high-level studies in design theory as the foundation, it also develops

a series of visual and verbal explanatory research skills. In the process of making

proposals and research, students discover new combinations and strategies in design.

Thiscourseemphasizesthematicdesignresearchthroughananalysisofpossible

designdirectionssoastodevelopandenhancestudents’abilityincriticallyjudging

design theory and widening the sphere of their design practice.

Research Project II 4 60 hrs ---

Thisisacontinuationofstudents’researchcasework.Basedonthethemeofresearch,

studentssetupproposalsandresearchprojects,includingmethodsofcollectingdataand

analyzingdata,predictingtheresultsoftheirresearchandconstructingwaystocope

withpossibleproblems.Throughthisresearchprocess,studentslearnaboutthemethods

of design research and procedures of answering design problems.

Cultural Creative Industry 1 15 hrs ---

Cultural Creative Industry is a mixture of culture, art, aesthetics, creativity, business

andproduction.Throughlectures,seminarsandfieldtrips,thiscourseenablesstudents

toappreciatetheglobalmovementtowardsCulturalCreativeIndustry,andfindoutthe

importance of design within the process of creative industry and to discover the essence

of local culture for creativity and commercial production.

Graduation Exhibition 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseistoprepareaseniorstudenttoorganizeandproducealargescaledesign

exhibition, student learn in planning and implementing a design exhibition with his own

idea,coordinationandmanagementofproductionschedulearealsoemphasizedinthis

period of study.

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DSGN4101

DSGN4102

DSGN4103

DSGN4104


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Specialization Subjects : Digital Media Design

DSGN4141

DSDG3131

DSDG3132

DSGN4142

Study Trip V 1 15 hrs ---

Module V concentrates in visits to studios of renowned artists and master designers.

Thesehighlyselectedvisitsareveryimportantforstudentsintheirlater-stage

formation. Great artists and designers’ sharing of experience and retrospection of their

design and creative careers can enhance students’ cognitive ability and foresight into

their own career.

Internship 8 280 hrs ---

A two month long professional practical training will start in the summer season

betweenthe3rdandthe4thyearofstudy.Studentswillbeassignedtoaprofessional

organizationwithdesignactivity,suchasdesignstudio,advertisingagency,museum,etc.

Related professional advisors will be assigned to visit the students during the training

period. Students will also need to prepare a report and presentation to the school at the

end of the training.

3d Animation I 4 60 hrs ---

On this course students learn about the basic modeling skills of 3D animation: surface,

polygon, subdivision. From these 3D animation modeling techniques and processes,

students are able to work and create modeling independently. Lighting and texturing

techniques are also covered.

3d Animation II 5 75 hrs ---

Studentslearnaboutadvanced3Danimationdesignandspecialeffecttechniques,and

howtoapplycharacteranimationsconfigurationandapplicationprocesses.Combined

with3Dspecialeffectsapplicationstheycreateafullyanimatedproject.


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Web and Interactive 4 60 hrs ---Design I

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstowebinterfacedesign,andcoversareassuchas

InformationVisualizationandInterfaceDesign,amongstothers.Studentslearnhowto

design and implement websites and 2D animations in Flash.

Web and Interactive 4 60 hrs ---Design II ThiscourseintroducesstudentstointeractivedesignandincludestopicssuchasUsability,

Interactivity and Game Design. Students learn advanced Flash techniques and others in

ordertorealizetheircreativevisions.

Audio and Visual 4 60 hrs ---Design I Thiscoursefocusesontechniquesinaudio-visualdesign.Thestudentsalsolearn

thenarrativeanddocumentaryaspectsofdocumentaryvideoproduction.Theylearnand

practice in various positions from pre-production to post-production. In particular the

School aims to train students to work in a team, and to contribute their own expertise to

the whole.

Audio and Visual 5 75 hrs ---Design II

ThiscourselooksatScriptWriting.Frominitialresearchtothecraftofstorytellingto

completing a story, the course encourages students to be creative participants and

partnersinprojectsintermsofinitiatingaswellasexecutingideas.

Motion Graphics 4 60 hrs --- ByusingAfterEffectsoftwareandconstantpracticestohandlesoftwaremaneuver,

and understand how commercial advertisements are being run, by learning the

fundamental creative process, term languages as well as emulate TV station channel.

Students are required to create motion graphic type styles for use in commercial intros

andidentityfilms.

DSDG3134

DSDG3135

DSDG3136

DSDG3137

DSDG3138


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DSDG3139 Multimedia Integrated 2 30 hrs ---Design Throughthelearningprocess,studentsmustapplywhatevertheyhadlearnedfrom

digitalmediaknowledge,byapplyingandintegratingdifferentareasthatenhancedtheir

imagination so as to create new media form and expression styles.

Specialization Subjects : Graphic And Advertising Design

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DSGP3111

DSGP3112

Complete 1 subject from 4 60 hrs ---the elective group G

Packaging Design 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthemethodsandprofessionalpracticeofpackagingdesign

practice, starting from designing a label or sticker to a simple three dimensional

packagingexercisetothefinalconceptuallydrivenpackdesign,studentswillgain

knowledge of design packaging for products with carefully chosen material and form

consideration.Evaluationwillalsoemphasizeontherelationshipofthedesignwith

its corporate image.

Graphic Design II 4 60 hrs ---

Integrating foundation design, typography and colour study, this course will further

enhance student’s ability in handling type, image/graphics and colour usage, with

anemphasisuponaestheticdecisionsandanalyses.Thisintermediateleveloftraining

fosters student’s skills in expressing ideas through visual language with more

understandingofdesignproduction,procedureanddevelopment.Throughindividual

projectsandcritiques,studentsgainexperienceinpresentationandbuildindividuality

andpersonaldesignstyles.Projectsduringthecoursefocusmoreonrefineddesign

production, employing a suitable format and developing a well thought out design

concept with carefully chosen materials and printing methods.


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Advertising Design I 4 60 hrs ---

Understanding communication purposes and relationships in advertising and graphic

designisvital.Thiscoursecoversthelearningofbasicadvertisingprinciplesandcreative

expressions and a consideration of advertising in terms of added value for the consumer.

Advertising Design II 4 60 hrs ---

Thisintermediateleveladvertisingdesigncourseemphasizescoordinationandrefining

theoutcome,fromcreativeconcepttofinalexecution.Copywritingandimage

manipulationwillbeemphasizedplusplanningandapplicationdevelopmentfor

outdoor advertising and advertising series.

Identity Design 5 75 hrs ---Contemporary graphics, symbols and identity design systems are of special importance.

Throughthemethodandstyleofcommunicationandfromsuccessfulcasesofstrategy

and methods of expression, students start by learning from ‘brand culture’ and ‘position-

ing’ and then design items such as a corporate logo with matching font and identity

system etc.

Motion Graphics (Graphic) 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjectisacomplementarystudywithcorporateandadvertisingdesign,studentwill

requiredtoutilizesoftwaresuchasAfterEffecttocreatecorporateandcreativemessages

inordertofulfilltheincreasingneedsofanimatedpromotionsanddigitalpresentationsof

a product or service in a competitive market.

Interactive Design 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytogainknowledgeandapplythinking

inwebandinteractivedesign,includingvisualizingcontentandinformationinadigital

format, electronic page layout with type and image interaction, usage of Flash and 2D

animation,etc.Throughthiscoursestudentswillbetterunderstandextendedapplications

of graphic and advertising design and the usage of new media.

DSGP3113

DSGP3114

DSGP3115

DSGP3116

DSGP3119


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Specialization Subjects : Spacial And Exhibition Design

DSSP3121

DSSP3122

DSSP3123

DSSP3124

DSSP3125

Spatial Design I 4 60 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducestheclassificationoffunctionalspacesinArchitecturalDesign,with

discussionandanalysesofcasestudiesinreallife.Studentsgainabetterunderstandingof

Spatial Design as well as fundamental knowledge of facilities and work drawings such as

Ceiling Plans, Electrical Plans and Security Systems.

Spatial Design II 4 60 hrs ---

Following on from Spatial Design I, this course introduces more in-depth understanding

oftheworkprocessanddifferentareasofworkconsideredinSpatialDesignthroughreal

case studies. Topics in Environmental Design and Urban Furniture Design are explored.

Interior Design I 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthebasicprinciplesofinteriordesign.Topicscoverinteriordesign

style, colour application, material selection in an interior space as well as analysis and a

researchstudythroughacommunitylifeproject.

Interior Design II 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseisanin-depthstudyfollowingonfromInteriorDesignI.Throughconceptual

design of a residential and commercial space, students will be equipped with knowledge

ofthedesignprocessandworkflowofaninteriordesign.

Exhibition Design 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthebasicsofexhibitiondesign,suchasexhibitionspace

decorating and show booth design, as well as the techniques of visual display. It also

looks at the use of display lighting, and discusses the fundamentals of exhibition

design, such as the ceiling plan and electrical plans.


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Perspective and Rendering 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourselooksattechniquesofarchitecturaldrawing.Topicscoverone -and

two-point perspective and the use of various media such as pencil, watercolour, marker

and air-brush.

Computer Aided Design 4 60 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducesadvancedAutoCADtoolssuchaslightingandmappingaswellas

three-dimensionalmodelingandanimationwith3DMaxorother3Dsoftware.

Environmental Graphics 4 60 hrs ---

Thissubjectdiscussestheapplicationofvisualidentificationsystemsintheenvironment,

andinvestigateshowcharacters&imagescanenhancetheexhibitionareaanddisplay

space planning in the retail environment. Also explored is the use of lighting and

multi-media design in the environment.

DSSP3126

DSSP3127

DSSP3128

Specialization Subjects : Digital Media Design

DSDG4133

DSDG4134

Multimedia Exhibition 3 45 hrs ---Design

Thiscourseisdesignedtoexploremulti-mediaexhibitions,inparticularwithregardto

the exhibition industry, through various case studies looking at issues such as

the integration of digital media, including video, interactive websites and animation etc.

By studying on this course, students gain understanding and enhance their abilities in

theexhibitiondesignareaoftherelevantfieldsofapplication.

Multimedia Planning 2 30 hrs ---and Production I

Themainemphasisinthecourseisonhowtouseaudioandvideo,web,animation,

multimedia,andplanningandresearch,andhowtosynthesizefromdatacollection,in

ordertolearntheskillsrequiredtosuccessfullytackleandcompleteamultimediaproject.


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DSDG4135

DSPO4131

DSPO4132

Multimedia Planning 5 75 hrs ---and Production II

ThiscoursefollowsonfromMultimediaPlanning&ProductionI.Studentsutilizethe

knowledge they have gained by choosing the category of video, web or animation and

basedonthatdesignaprojectthroughtopost-production.Studentsarerequiredto

reviewtheprogressoftheentireproductionwiththeobjectiveofachievingabetter

understandingofprojectmanagement.

Graduation Project I 2 30 hrs ---

Graduate students work through the selected direction, such as web pages, 3D animation

or video and so on. Students designate under the direction of the principle of the selected

workstoutilizedifferenttechniquestoexpressthecontent.Thewholeclassisdivided

intotwopartsaccordingtothespecifiedtimestudentsrequiredtocompletethework.

Graduation Project II 6 90 hrs ---

Following on from Graduation Portfolio I, students are required to make further design

changes,plusdealwithpost-productionwork,inordertocompletetheirproject.

Specialization Subjects : Graphic And Advertising Design

DSGP4113 Event and Display Design 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthemethodsandprofessionalpracticeofpackagingdesign

practice, starting from designing a label or sticker to a simple three dimensional

packagingexercisetothefinalconceptuallydrivenpackdesign,studentswillgain

knowledge of design packaging for products with carefully chosen material and form

consideration.Evaluationwillalsoemphasizeontherelationshipofthedesignwith

its corporate image.


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Design and Advertising 3 45 hrs ---Application I

In the design profession research and analysis are crucial components and always

requiredformeetingthechallengesposed.Thiscourseprovidesdifferentstrategiesand

research directions for students to probe into novel problems of design. Students are

encouraged to research new areas of the social, economic and other issues relating to

humanity, and design solutions which are both practical and innovative.

Design and Advertising 5 75 hrs ---Application II

Thiscourseisacontinuationof‘DesignandAdvertisingApplicationI’andfocusesupon

the original creative design as well as client strategies and development. Research will

focus on branding and advertising, as well as cultural and social issues etc. Students

will directly handle client contacts and submit a proposal with budget estimates, produce

acreativeplanspecificallyfortheirclientsandtrackprogressofitsdevelopment.


Thiscourseprovidesawideropportunityforstudentstoexperimentwithacreative

designprojectfromoriginalconcept,throughdevelopmenttoapplication,eachstudent

working under the close supervision of an instructor to perform a series of design

solutions(whichmaybeinconjunctionwithstudents’researchtopics).


With thorough research and analysis students will be required to submit a series of design

solutions, as results of students’ research content arising from his /her own creative plan

of development. Design topics may include branding and advertising, cultural and social

issues.Thisprojectrepresentsasignificantpartofthestudent’sgraduationportfolio.

DSGP4114

DSGP4115

DSPO4111

DSPO4112


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Specialization Subjects : Spacial And Exhibition Design

DSPO4121

DSPO4122

DSPO4123

DSPO4124

DSPO4125


Thiscourseprovidesaplatformforstudentstoputtheirdesignideasintopractice.Studentswillhavetodeterminethedirectionoftheirindividual‘GraduationProject ’and‘TitleofResearchProject ’undertheguidanceofaSupervisor.


TheStageofSeriesofDesignshouldbedoneundertheemphasisofadequateandseriousstudyofindividualResearchProject.Studentsshouldactaccordingtotheresultoftheirresearch,thencombinetheresultwiththeirideasandcreateaGraduationProjectwith Personal Characteristics.

Construction and 2 30 hrs ---Facilities

Thiscoursefocusesondesigntechniquesforbothinteriorandexteriorexhibitionspaces. Lighting, audio, multi-media design and techniques of live system set-up will be discussed.Theuseofbasicexhibitionequipmentsuchasexhibitionboards,displayshowcases and exhibit platforms is also covered.

Design Professional 3 45 hrs ---Practice

Thiscourseintroducesprofessionalpracticeintheareaofinterior,architecturalandexhibitiondesign.Byanalyzingthelatestinteriordesignprojects,studentsbecomefamiliar with current trends, such as sustainable designs, green designs, modern designs and furniture design.

Design Promotion 5 75 hrs ---and Planning

Thiscourseintroducesthebusinesspracticeofinterior,architecturalandenvironmentaldesign.Topicscoverpromotionandplanning,aswellasthemanagementofaprojectfrom beginning to end, enabling students to be knowledgeable when communicating with others as well as able to handle all the necessary administrative work involved.


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Elective Subjects Group A

Elective Subjects Group B

Computer Application 1 20 hrs ---

ThiscourseprovidesafoundationintheMacOSoperatingsystem.Studentswilllearnhowtousephotographicsoftwareandgainafoundationinvectordrawingand layout skills.

Figure Drawing 1 20 hrs ---

Therearemanyneedsandapplicationsinuseofthehumanfiguredrawinginvariousprofessionalareassuchasgraphicdesign,multi-mediaand3Danimation.Theabilityofrenderingtechniquesisveryimportantfordesignstudents.Thiscourseisafiguredrawingworkshop,whichprovidestraininginlifefiguredrawingandcovershumanproportion,formandstructureandsomeexperimentalfigurativeexpression.Thecoursealsointroducesthestudyoffiguremovementandquickpostcapturing,itprovidesthe basic foundation to foster student’s ability in further developed skills for animation and comic rendering.

Applied Art 1 20 hrs ---

Thisworkshopprovidesadditionalknowledgeandskillsinartsandcraftproductionfordesigners. Contents include printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, bookbinding skills, etc. Studentswilllearnandexploredifferentcraftprocesseswhichwillbroadentheirhorizonsin art and its various applications for the market and creative industries.

College Chinese I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursedevelopsstudents’capacitytocomprehendandappreciateChineseliterature.Students will gain an understanding of the basic theory and practice of writing, thus developingboththeirwritingskillsandanalyticalabilities.Throughthereading,analysisandappreciationoftexts,thecourseaimstofosterstudents’aestheticjudgmentandtocultivate their capacity for logical thinking and critical reasoning.

DSGN1143

CHIN0101

DSGN1144

DSGN1145


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COMP0113

COMP0114

DSGN0118

DSGN0119

DSGN0121

Computer Basics 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourselooksattheusesofdesignsoftwaresuchasPhotoshop,Illustrator,Flash,AutoCAD, Maya and Final Cut Pro.

Information Technology 2 30 hrs ---Fundamentals

Thecourseintroducesstudentstofundamentalideasaboutthecontemporaryrolesof computers. Equipped with computer knowledge, students learn how to face the challengesofrapidlychanginginformationtechnologyintheworkplace.Theaimofthis course is to enable students to understand how computers are integrated into our social and working environments. Emphasis is placed on how to use computer technology as a tool to enhance productivity.

Stage Design 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesthestudentswithafoundationinstagedesign,coveringsuchtopicsasfacilities,lighting,screens,soundeffects,props,suspensorysystem,clothes,make-upetc.Knowledgeof3-dimensionalandgraphicdesignsoftwareisrequiredinorder to enable students to complete structure design, lighting designs, stage layout and post-rendering independently.

Contemporary Art 2 30 hrs ---Appreciation

Starting with the Impressionistic paintings, this course explores chronologically the development of Modern and Contemporary Art. Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of several master-pieces and the context of Contemporary Art.

Drama 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisageneralintroductiontodrama,bothhistoricalandcontemporary,designed to cultivate in students an appreciation of the performing arts as a whole, both oriental and occidental.


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Oriental Art 2 30 hrs ---

From the Neolithic Age to the last feudal dynasty, this course explores the history of Chinesecultureandtraditionalartsoverfivethousandyears,includingcalligraphy,painting, architecture, silk fabric, ceramics and metal and stone carving etc. Also, some other Eastern Arts and Culture will be introduced, such as works of art from EastandSouthAsia.Thecourseaimstoequipstudentswithanoverallunderstandingabout Oriental Arts and an improved aesthetic appreciation.

Cultural Heritage 2 30 hrs ---

Thecoursecoversworldheritagefromruinstohistoricarchitecture,stonecarving,murals,modernhistoricalarchaeology,andimportantobjectsfromtheartstoliteraturesuch as manuscripts, books and reference materials; historical cities that are valued are analysed through their unique architectural styles which blend well with the environ-ment.Thecoursewidensstudentsperspectivesregardingworldculturesandheritage.

Consumption Study 2 30 hrs ---

Throughthetheoryofconsumptionandcasestudies,thiscoursegivesaninsightintodifferentviewsofconsumptioninrelationtotheeffectsofAdvertising,GraphicDesign,Media, Branding etc., thus enabling students to think more deeply about the nature of consumption both socially and culturally.

Health and Sport 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseaimstohelpstudentsappreciatethenecessityofphysicalactivity,tolearnhow to improve their physical condition, and to help students pick the sports and activities that best suit their needs and abilities so that they can become their lifelong interest.Besideshavingrecreationalsports,subjecttoMPI’sfacilities,coursesthatarepopularandofinteresttostudentswillalsobetaught.Thelessonswillprovidebasicknowledge and skills for participation. Students will also be taught essential information concerning health and well being.

Psychology 2 30 hrs ---

Thisisanintroductorypsychologycourse.Thecourselooksathumanbiologicalstructure and its needs to the development of the mind and body, in order to develop an understanding of behavior through discussing theories of learning, cognitive science, mood theory, intelligence, motivation and emotion.

DSGN0122

HIST0106

MRKT0111

PEDU0102

PSYC0120


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Elective Subjects Group C

Astronomy 2 30 hrs ---

Thisancientsciencestudiesthecelestialpartofnature.Thebasicknowledgeimpartedvia this course is our understanding of stars, planets, comets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, their movement and rotation impact and interaction with earth’s atmosphere andthephenomenacausedbythem.Thecoursewillhelpstudentsdevelopaninterestinastronomy and new perspectives on the world around them.

Business Study 2 30 hrs ---

Studentswillbelearnaboutbasiceconomictheory,suchastheLaborTheoryofValue,SurplusValue,GameTheory,MarginalUtility,EconomicEquilibrium,SupplyandDemand, Rational Expectation and Modern Monetarism. A sound understanding of theseeconomicprincipleswillgivestudentsamuchbetterunderstandingofthemarketandhowtomaximizeitspotential.

China Cultural Study 2 30 hrs ---

ThecoursetakesacomprehensivelookattraditionalChineseculture(sociallife,artsandcraft,festivalsetc ).AswiderChinesetraditionsarereviewedthecourseprovidesausefulplatformforstudentswhowishtofurtherexplorethisfieldofstudy.

Mass Communication 2 30 hrs ---

In this course students study the fundamentals and development of Mass Communication. Theframeworkofthecoursemaybedescribedasastudyofcommunicatorsandthe institutions within which they work, the character of the audience, the structure and meaning of the message, and the relationship between all three.

Geography 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursewillintroduce,accordingtowidepointofview,themostcomprehensivecontentofgeographyculturefromdifferentaspectsinbothpicturesandliterarycompositions.Thecontentincludesthelandforms,weather,vegetation,localcustomsand practices of geographical environment and the relationship between human being andthesurroundings.Thestudentswillunderstandthegeographicalfeaturesandhuman environment of diverse regions.

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

ASTR0105


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Macao Cultural Study 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducesMacao’shistoryfromthelastyearsoftheMingDynastytoit’sbecomingaPortugueseadministrativezone.AswellasdiscussingthemodernhistoryofChina,subsequentreunificationwithChinain1999andnewchallengesandartsociety and culture in Macao, the course illustrates and discusses works of art in their original contexts (from the last years of the Ming Dynasty to the era of being a Portugueseadministrativezone,andthedevelopmentofconservationandurbanlife,from an Art and Design perspective).

Modern Culture 2 30 hrs ---

From the perspective of the development of Chinese and Western history of culture, this course looks at the close relationship between culture and its relation to economics, politics and law, exploring the core values of culture. In the contemporary era of the internet and globalisation, huge changes with regard to the geographical elements of culture have been taking place, particularly in relation to the new forms thinking ofcontemporaryvisualculture,andunderstandingitsimagesandsymbols.Thecourseaims to foster students’ capacity to use their own knowledge and experience to infer and discuss related contemporary cultural issues.

Music / Film Appreciation 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducesrelatedtheoriesofChineseandWesternmusicandtheartoffilm.It aims to nurture in students aesthetic appreciation of music from the perspectives of feeling, understanding, creating, expressing and analysing. Students will have theopportunitytoseeandstudysomeinternationallyoutstandingfilms,thecourseaiming to enrich students’ audio-visual sense of beauty, and to establish good habits inthemusicandfilmculture.

Philosophy Study 2 30 hrs ---

Thecoursemainlygivesintroductionofbasicconceptandstudyofgeneralandfunda-mentalproblemsconcerningmatterssuchasexistence,knowledge,values,reason,mind,and language. It is distinguished from other ways of addressing fundamental questions by its critical, generally systematic approach. Besides, the course will guide and arouse students for self-thinking and solving problem independently.

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

ASTR0105


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Religion Study 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursefocusesuponthetaskofunderstandingpatternsofreligiousthoughtandbehavior as fundamental aspects of the human cultural experience. Students look at areas such as philosophical hermeneutics and the phenomenology of religion through the work of various authors: Eliade, Gadamer, Ricoeur etc. to bring historical, philosophical and psychological perspectives to bear on the study of religious texts and activities. In this way students explore the full range of human religious experiences, embodied not only in texts, but also in ritual and moral practices.

Environmental Science 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourselooksathowwemighttakebettercareofourenvironment,throughdeveloping our understanding of the global environmental situation and its changing patterns,andhumaneconomicactivitiesandtheireffects.Thecontrolofwasteandpollution, environmental management and engineering, and how this can help build a sustainable strategy for the protection of our surroundings and habitat, are discussed.

Sustainable Resource 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursescientificallycomprehendstherelationshipbetweennaturalresourcesandsustainable human development through the understanding and analysis of ecology and geographical dispersion of resources, habitation and societal groupings. Human developmentcannotbeachievedwithoutnature’ssupport.Thus,ifhumanbeingswanttocontinuetobeprosperoustheymustfirstprotecttheirnaturalresources.Studentswillbetaughttodevelop,nurtureandefficientlyusenaturalresourcessothatsocietycancontinue to develop in a sustainable manner.

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

ASTR0105

Elective Subjects Group D Caricature 1 20 hrs ---

Thisworkshopprovidesfundamentaltrainingforstudentsinmakingcomicfiguresand animation for the needs of today’s multimedia design and creative industry. Theworkshopincludesmakingofhumanfigures,headandfaceformation,cartoonfigureswithfacialexpressions,bodylanguage,bodymovementandmotioneffect.

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Master Talk 1 20 hrs ---

Professional elites of the design business and art sectors are invited to give lectures on success cases and also the motives, strategies and messages behind them so as to enable studentstoappreciatetheattitudesandstylesintheseexampleswhenproducingtheirown work.

Quick Sketch 1 20 hrs ---

Thisisasupportingcoursefordrawing.Itfocusesonquicksketchtechniquesandobservationabilitiesofthestudentindevelopingfigureandportraitdrawing;outdoorsceneryandindoorobjectsdrawingexercisearealsoincluded.Thesesketchingsessionswill mainly employ single line drawing techniques with application of colour.

DSGN2145

DSGN2147

Elective Subjects Group E

Illustration and Digital 3 45 hrs ---Application I

ThiscourseintroducesthehistoryanddevelopmentofIllustration,andthefunctionof illustration in the commercial and cultural areas, and it’s application and professional practice in the design and advertising industry. Training of rendering techniques will comprisedigitalmedia,includingrasterandvectorsoftwarealongwithtraditionaldrawing and painting skills; students are encouraged to explore the unlimited possibility of digital art and rendering media with creative imagery and composition.

Commercial 3 45 hrs ---Photography I

Startingwiththeunderstandingofcommercialphotography’sapplicationfieldsandtheirexpression modes, students can master basic commercial photography techniques through practicingphoto-takingwithprofessionalstudiolighting.Theywillalsobeencouragedtoexploit their rich imagination through set design and photo composition.

DSGN2143

DSGN2146


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Elective Subjects Group G Commercial 4 60 hrs DSGN2146Photography II

ModuleIIstartswithtraininginspecializedphotography,wherestudentscanfurtherimprovetheircommercialphotographytechniques,aftergainingin-depthunderstandingofcommercialphotography‘sapplicationfields.

Illustration and 4 60 hrs DSGN2143Digital Application II

Thisisanadvancedtrainingcourseindigitalillustration.Afterconsolidationofthecreationandmanipulationofdigitalimagerythroughtherasterandvectorsoftware,studentswillutilizethesoftwaretocreatecommercialillustrationsandprofessionaldigitalart.Throughaseriesofassignmentstudentswilllearnprofessionalpracticeandproduction method then to prepare themselves to enter the creative market.

DSGP3117

DSGP3118

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Introduction to Arts

Thiscourseexplainstheessenceandcharacteristicsofthearts,theoriginofhuman

practice and the arts, art education and functions of the arts as well as art in the cultural

system, its aesthetic characteristics, its appreciation and practicability, form, expression

andsynthesis,etc.,allrelevanttodifferentkindsofworksofart.

Psychology of 2 30 hrs ---Music Education

Thiscoursediscussesandexploresthepsychologicalphenomenonofmusicstudyand

teaching so that students can understand correctly the process of music study, its basic

facts, concepts and principles and grasp the basic rules of music study and teaching,

therebyraisingthequalityandbeneficialresultsofstudyingandteachingmusic.

Sociology of Music 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursemakesuseofthetheoriesofsocialsciencetodiscuss,investigateandmake

a profound analysis of some of the more popular current Chinese and international music

cultures so that students can understand the relationship between music and society and

thestatusofmusiceducationanditseffectonsocialdevelopment.


TheaimofthiscourseisforstudentstobeabletoconverseinbasicEnglish,read

materialabouttheirdailylifeandabouttheirspecialfieldofstudy.Theyshouldalsobe

able to write using correct grammar and adequate vocabulary.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC (4LUEDC)(EDUCATION / PERFORMANCE)


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30 hrs

Pre-requisite

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ART100

EDU101

EDU102

ENG101


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MUS102

MUS101

MAN102

ENG101

MAN101


TheaimofthiscourseisforstudentstobeabletoconverseinbasicEnglish,readmaterial

abouttheirdailylifeandabouttheirspecialfieldofstudy.Theyshouldalsobeableto

write using correct grammar and adequate vocabulary.

Putonghua I 0 30 hrs ---

Thefirsttermofstudyofthiscourseenablesstudentstobasicallygraspthepronunciation

andspellingofthePinyinsystemandtoobtainapreliminaryabilitytodifferentiatethe

pronunciation,vocabularyandgrammardifferencesbetweenCantoneseandMandarin

and to use standard Mandarin to read aloud and express themselves with phraseology for

everyday life.

Putonghua II 0 30 hrs ---

Inthiscourse,studentsmustbecomeproficientinthereadingandwritingofPinyin,

masteringenunciation,thefourtonesandtheadditionofthe“er”suffix,etc.Students

mustalsobeabletodifferentiatethepronunciation,vocabularyandgrammardifferences

betweenCantoneseandMandarinaswellasreadandspeakfluentMandarin.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill I Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientation

oftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseightconsecutivetermsofintensivetraininggiven

throughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingto

the student’s level and ability.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill II

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientation

oftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseightconsecutivetermsofintensivetraininggiven

throughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingto

the student’s level and ability.


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Aural Training I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursefocusesmainlyonpracticeinclass,afterclasscomputersoftwareauxiliary

study and training in listening and sight-singing. Four consecutive terms are required,

andineachterm,thedegreeofdifficultyisincreasedgraduallyandtherangeofstudy

widenedtoincludedictationofmelodiesindifferentmodesandsight-singingthemon

pitch and in correct rhythm. Listening includes the distinguishing of chords and

structure of chord progression.

Aural Training II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursefocusesmainlyonpracticeinclass,afterclasscomputersoftwareauxiliary

study and training in listening and sight-singing. Four consecutive terms are required,

andineachterm,thedegreeofdifficultyisincreasedgraduallyandtherangeofstudy

widenedtoincludedictationofmelodiesindifferentmodesandsight-singingthemon

pitch and in correct rhythm. Listening includes the distinguishing of chords and

structure of chord progression.

Reading and Writing 2 30 hrs ---Articles On Music

Thiscourseinstructsbywayofacombinedteachingmethodofmusicanalysisand

modal essays to teach students the essential factors how to write, appraise and comment

on articles and guides students how to choose topics and contents and write step by step

in the required form, etc..

Fundamentals of 2 30 hrs ---Music Theory I

Thiscoursefocusesmainlyonbasicmusictheoryrangingfrommusicnotation,rhythm,

intervals, scales, tonality and modulation, chords to melody writing. It also introduces

all the instruments in an orchestra.

Fundamentals of 2 30 hrs ---Music Theory II

ThiscourseisthecontinuationofMUS121FundamentalsofMusicTheoryI.It

strengthens the students’ ability to use all kinds of chords and improves their

understanding of the color of chords through four-part harmony writing and basic

chord arrangements of piano accompaniments.

MUS111

MUS112

MUS120

MUS121

MUS122


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Physique Training 2 30 hrs ---

Theaimofthiscourseistomouldabeautifulphysiqueusingbasicbeautiful

dancemovementsandgracefulclassicaldancesandfolkdancesofdifferentnationalities.

Thiscoursealsoaimsatdevelopinggracefulcarriageandelegantdispositionaswellas

correcting bad posture in daily life.

History of 2 30 hrs ---Western Music I

ThiscourseintroducesthemusiccultureofancientGreece,Rome,theMiddleAges,

the Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. It also promotes an understanding of

the composers and their works and of the aesthetic characteristics of the music of the

above periods.

History of 2 30 hrs ---Western Music II

ThiscourseintroducesthemusicphenomenonofRomanticism(includingtheschool

of folk music of our various nationalities, and late Romanticism), impressionism and that

ofthe20thCentury,promotingunderstandingoftheculturalbackgroundandthe

aesthetic characteristics of famous composers and famous works of the above periods.

History of 2 30 hrs ---Chinese Music I

ThiscourseintroducesabriefhistoryofthedevelopmentofChinesemusiclaws,keys,

scoresandinstrumentsbefore1840.Italsointroducesfamouscomposersofeachdynasty,

their celebrated works and corresponding genres and aesthetic characteristics.

History of 2 30 hrs ---Chinese Music II

ThiscourseintroducesabriefhistoryofthedevelopmentofChinesemodernmusic,

promoting an understanding of the preservation and innovation of traditional music since

theMay4thMovement,ofthebeginningofnewmusicanditsintegrationand

establishment and of the establishment and development of modern professional music

culture, etc..

MUS142

MUS141

MUS132

MUS131

MUS130


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Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Musicology

Thiscourseintroducesthebasicproperties,thestructureofvalues,fundamentaltypes

andcharacteristicsofmusic.Italsooffersadeepandcomprehensiveexplanationofthe

formation of new branches of music such as acoustics, music psychology, music

sociology and history of music, etc..

MUS150

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EDU201

EDU202

Year 2 Subjects

Student on Specialty of 6 hrs ---Education should complete 3 optional subjects from the elective group A1.

Student on Specialty of 8 hrs ---Performance should complete 4 optional subjects from the elective group B1.

Fundamentals of Music 2 30 hrs ---Education SE

Thiscourseconcernsthebasictheoriesofmusiceducation,itsobjectofstudybeingtheentire process of music education. Students can obtain a full understanding of music education by studying the researches on the theories of music education and by studying all the aspects and fundamental methods of teaching practice of music education.

Music Education of 2 30 hrs ---The 20th Century SE

Thiscoursemainlyintroducesfamoussystemsofeducationandpedagogiesofthe20thCenturysuchasthoseofKodaly,Orff,DalcrozeandthecomprehensivemusicalsenseofSuzuki,etc..Throughstudents’classroominstructionactivity,theycancreativelydesignandorganizetheteachingofthemesinmusicaccordingtodifferentcoursecontentanddifferentkindsofstudentsattending.


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MUS202

MUS201

MAN202

MAN201

ENG202

ENG201 English III 3 45 hrs ---

TheaimofthisEnglishcourseistostrengthenstudents’listening,readingandspeakingability.Theirwriting,expressingopinionsandideas,etc.,shouldbegrammaticallycorrect.


TheaimofthisEnglishcourseistostrengthenstudents’listening,readingandspeakingability.Theirwriting,expressingopinionsandideas,etc.,shouldbegrammaticallycorrect.

Putonghua III 0 30 hrs ---

Inthiscourse,studentsmustbecomeproficientinreadingandwritingPinyin,masteringenunciation,thefourtonesandtheadditionofthe“er”suffix,etc..StudentsmustbeabletodifferentiatethepronunciationandvocabularyandgrammardifferencesbetweenCantoneseandMandarinaswellasreadandspeakfluentMandarin.

Putonghua IV 0 30 hrs ---

Inthiscourse,studentsmustbeproficientinenunciation,masteringtherulesandpronunciationofthechangingliaisonpatternsandthepatternsofthe“er”suffix.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill III

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientationoftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseightconsecutivetermsofintensivetraininggiventhroughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingtothe student’s level and ability.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill IV

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientationoftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseightconsecutivetermsofintensivetraininggiventhroughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingtothe student’s level and ability.


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Aural Training III 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursefocusesmainlyonpracticeinclass,afterclasscomputersoftwareauxiliary study and training in listening and sight-singing. Four consecutive terms arerequired,andineachterm,thedegreeofdifficultyisincreasedgraduallyandtherangeofstudywidenedtoincludedictationofmelodiesofdifferentmodesandsight-singing them on pitch and in correct rhythm. Listening includes the distinguishing of chords and chord progression.

Aural Training IV 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursefocusesmainlyonpracticeinclass,afterclasscomputersoftwareauxiliary study and training in listening and sight-singing. Four consecutive terms arerequired,andineachterm,thedegreeofdifficultyisincreasedgraduallyandtherangeofstudywidenedtoincludedictationofmelodiesofdifferentmodesandsight-singing them on pitch and in correct rhythm. Listening includes the distinguishing of chords and chord progression.

Choir I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourse,throughchorustraining,enablesstudentstounderstandthesingingrequirementsofachorusandtheproblemsoftenencounteredinachorus.Italsodevelops students’ ability to train a chorus on their own.

Choir II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourse,throughchorustraining,enablesstudentstounderstandthesingingrequirementsofachorusandtheproblemsoftenencounteredinachorus.Italsodevelops students’ ability to train a chorus on their own.

Aesthetics of Music 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseoffersacomprehensivecoverageoftheessentialattributesoftheaestheticsofmusic,thebasicstructure,styleandaestheticpatternsofmusic,thebasictypesandchar-acteristics of music, the aesthetical experience of music and the value structure of music.

Discussion On 2 30 hrs ---Music Topics

Thisisaclassdiscussioncourseonspecifictopicsassignedbytheteacher.Thetopicsincludedifferentstylesofmusicanddifferenttypesofcomposers,compositionsandmusicpapers,musicformsandmusictheories,etc.ofdifferenthistoricalperiods.

MUS211

MUS212

MUS221

MUS222

MUS231

MUS232


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Harmony I 2 30 hrs ---

ThisisacourseonharmonybasedontheworksofcomposersoftheClassicalPeriod(musicinmajorandminorkeys,triads,harmonicconnections,etc.).HarmonyIemphasizeswritingandanalysisofthediatonicharmony.HarmonyIIfocusesonwriting and analysis of the chromatic harmony.

Harmony II 2 30 hrs ---

ThisisacourseonharmonybasedontheworksofcomposersoftheClassicalPeriod(musicinmajorandminorkeys,triads,harmonicconnections,etc.).HarmonyIemphasizeswritingandanalysisofthediatonicharmony.HarmonyIIfocusesonwriting and analysis of the chromatic harmony.

Instrumental Practice For 2 30 hrs ---Pedagogical Purposes I SE

Thiscourseoffersbasicknowledgeandabilitytoplaythosemusicinstrumentsmostcommonly used when teaching music such as recorder, percussion instruments, hand bells, etc. At the end of the course, students will possess the basic teaching skills and abilitytoorganizeensembleswiththoseinstruments.

Instrumental Practice For 2 30 hrs ---Pedagogical Purposes II SE


Evaluation of Different 2 30 hrs ---Styles in Music I SP

In this course, by way of longitudinal time clue (like the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and later-Romantic Schools and, near Modern Age, etc.), and by way of crosswise arrangement (like district music, folk music, popular music, religious music, etc.),choosingsuitablesubjectsforcommentaryandconnoisseurshipteaching.

MUS281

MUS272

MUS271

MUS242

MUS241


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Evaluation of Different 2 30 hrs ---Styles in Music II SP

In this course, by way of longitudinal time clue ( like the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and later-Romantic Schools and, near Modern Age, etc.), and by way of crosswise arrangement ( like district music, folk music, popular music, religious music, etc. ),choosingsuitablesubjectsforcommentaryandconnoisseurshipteaching.

Fundamentals of 2 30 hrs ---Popular Music SP

ThiscoursemainlyintroducesWesternandAsianpopularmusicbywayofappreciationofdifferentagesandmusicstyles,understandingtheirdevelopment,historyandculture.It also fosters students’ multi-music vision.

MUS282

MUS290

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EDU301

Year 3 Subjects

Student on Specialty 8 hrs ---of Education should complete 4 optional subjects from the elective group A2.

Student on Specialty 10 hrs ---of Peformance should complete 5 optional subjects from the elective group B2.

Music Pedagogy SE 2 30 hrs ---

Theobjectofstudyofthiscourseismusiceducationinschools,discussingteachingpatternsandpedagogies,providingguidanceontheoryandpracticeforteachingmusicin schools, including developing and using music curriculum resources, teaching methods employed in the various domains of music, teaching plans and classroom teaching techniques, etc..


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MUS312

MUS311

MUS302

MUS301

EDU302 Teaching Practice SE 2 30 hrs ---

Therequirementofthiscourseisthatstudentsenterordinaryprimaryandsecondary schools to teach music in their classrooms, using what they have learned, combining theories of music education with teaching methods and teaching practice so that they are examined and students’ inadequacies discovered to be remedied in their studies in the days to come.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill V

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientationoftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseightconsecutivetermsofintensivetraininggiventhroughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingto the student’s level and ability already acquired.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill VI

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientationoftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseightconsecutivetermsofintensivetraininggiventhroughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingto the student’s level and ability already acquired.

Musical Form I 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscoursemainlyintroducesmusicalformsofWesternmusicfromthe17thCenturytothe 19th Century. Students can enhance their grasp of all kinds of musical forms by listeningandanalyzingmusicofdifferentgenresofthedifferentperiods.

Musical Form II 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscoursemainlyintroducesmusicalformsofWesternmusicfromthe17thCenturytothe 19th Century. Students can enhance their grasp of all kinds of musical forms by listeningandanalyzingmusicofdifferentgenresofthedifferentperiods.


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Choir III 2 30 hrs ---

In this course, through training a chorus, students can understand the singing requirementsofachorusandtheproblemsoftenencounteredinachorus.Italsodevelops students’ ability to train a chorus on their own.

Choir IV 2 30 hrs ---

In this course, through training a chorus, students can understand the singing requirementsofachorusandtheproblemsoftenencounteredinachorus.Italsodevelops students’ ability to train a chorus on their own.

Chinese Folk Music 2 30 hrs ---

Thisisamusicappreciationcourseinwhichstudentsgetacquaintedwiththemusicstyles and aesthetic characteristics of the Chinese music system by listening to music of the Han nationality (the nine areas like the Northwestern area) and the folk music of the 55 minorities (the nine regions such as the North Prairie Group).

Introduction to Music 2 30 hrs ---of The World

Thiscourseintroducesthefolkmusicsystemoftheworldandexplainsitsmusicstyle.Students are to listen and appreciate the celebrated works from music cultures of East Asia, South east Asia, South Asia, West Africa, North Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania, etc..

Fundamentals of 2 30 hrs ---Polyphonic Music

Throughcomposingpianomusic,puttingthetheoriesofcounterpointoftwo,threeandfourpartsintopractice,andthroughlisteningandanalyzingmusiccompositions,studentscangettoknowdifferentcontrapuntalworks.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---20th Century Music

Thiscoursehaschosenimpressionism,modernismandlatemodernismasitsfocalpoint.Studentscantrytounderstandtheirmusicalstylesbyanalyzingandlisteningtothemandbyviewingthemfromdifferentperspectives,fromtheirhistory,theircultureandtheir aesthetics.

MUS321

MUS322

MUS331

MUS332

MUS341

MUS342


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Choral Conducting SE 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursetrainsstudentstohavetheabilitytoconductachorus,introducesbasicconductingtechniqueandanalyzeschoralmusic.Studentsarealsotounderstandthat,inachorus,allpartsmusthavethetechniquetoharmonize,tobebalancedandto match tonal color, etc..

Keyboard Harmony 2 30 hrs ---and Improvisation I SE

*Theessentialchordprogressionoftonalitiesofmajorandminorkeysonthekeyboard.*Theessentialchordprogressionoffullfunctionalharmonyoftonalitiesofmajorandminorkeysonthekeyboard.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforaspecificmelody.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforthethememelody.

Keyboard Harmony 2 30 hrs ---and Improvisation II SE

*Thechromaticharmonyforthekeyboard( pre-dominantchromaticchord,dominantchromaticchordandtonicchromaticchord )*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforaspecificmelody.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforthethememelody.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyextemporetodevelopitaccordingtospecifications.Duo-pianosplaythekeyboardharmonytogether.

Aesthetics of 2 30 hrs ---Music Performance SP

Thiscourseintroducestheaestheticattributesofmusicperformance,itsbasictypesandcharacteristics and factors and functions of music aesthetic experience. It also discusses the relationship between music performance practice and the interdisciplinary overlapping studies: art aesthetics, education, psychology and communications, etc..

Performance Practice SP 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseofferseachstudenttheopportunitytoperformallkindsofmusicalinstruments or sing in class. Under the teacher’s guidance, students can learn from each other by watching and listening to each other’s performance once a week. Thisnotonlyincreasesstudents’desireandpleasureintheartofperformingmusic,it also increases performing experience on stage.

MUS382

MUS381

MUS372

MUS371

MUS370


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Early European Music SP 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisconductedbywayofdiscussionandpractice.EarlyWesterncomposers,schoolsofmusic,worksofdifferenttypesofstylesandthespecialcharacteristicsofpolyphonic music of Europe from the 9th to the 16th Century are used.

History of Piano Art SP 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscoursefocusesmainlyontheformationanddevelopmentofpianoartinEurope.It also makes a study of piano (instrument), human being (musician) and music (music compositions) as a whole, piano art is considered as the epitome of European music. Students’ knowledge and appreciation of Western music is thereby heightened to a new standard.

MUS391

MUS392

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EDU400

Year 4 Subjects

Student on Specialty 6 hrs ---of Education should complete 3 optional subjects from the elective group A3.

Student on Specialty 6 hrs ---of Performance should complete 3 optional subjects from the elective group B3.

Seminar On 2 30 hrs ---Music Education SE

Thisdiscussionclassisheldintheformofseminarsandimportantproblemsorthoseofgreatestinterest,“hotproblems,”concerningthetheoriesofmusiceducationorteachingpractice are chosen to develop students, vision of research on music education and foster their ability to research and solve those problems found while teaching music education.


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EDU400

EDU400

EDU400

EDU400

EDU400 Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill VII

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientationoftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseighttermsofintensivetraininggiventhroughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingtothestudent’s level and ability already achieved.

Music Performance 2 15 hrs ---Skill VIII

Thenatureofthiscourseisoneofskillandstudentsarefreetochoosetheorientationoftheirstudies.Thecourserequireseighttermsofintensivetraininggiventhroughindividuallessons.Theartisticrequirementsforeachtermaresetaccordingtothestudent’s level and ability already achieved.

Chamber Music I SP 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursetrainsstudentstohavetheabilitytoworkwithaninstrumentalensembleandunderstandproblemsoftenencounteredinsuchanensemble.Italsotrainsstudentshowtoorganizeandperformchambermusicandincreasestudents’understandingofinstruments, voice, accompaniment and ensemble through research and study.

Chamber Music II SP 2 30 hrs ---


Music Analysis 2 30 hrs ---and Critics I

Thiscoursecoversasfaraspossiblethecompositionsofdifferentperiods,analyzesthebackground of the compositions of the composers, and makes suitable comments from the point of view of aesthetics, cultural values and performance, etc..


92

Music Analysis 2 30 hrs ---and Critics II

Thiscoursecoversasfaraspossiblethecompositionsofdifferentperiods,analyzesthebackground of the compositions of the composers, and makes suitable comments from the point of view of aesthetics, cultural values and performance, etc..

Ensemble Conducting SE 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursetrainsstudentstohavetheabilitytoconductensemblesandintroducesconducting technique. Students are to understand the special characteristics of tonecolorofeachinstrumentintheensembleinordertoharmonize,balanceandfulfillthe requirements of the music in hand in terms of tone color and volume, etc..

Graduation Concert SP 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursegivesstudentstheopportunitytopracticepreparingaconcertandperforming on stage. At the same time, it is a brief summary of a student’s studies of the performing arts.

Thesis Writing Skills 2 30 hrs ---

From this course, through teaching and appropriate training, students can have a preliminary concept and understanding of the various aspects of how to write a thesis: Selecting a topic, source material, arguments, structure, language and examples, establishing basic writing technique and laying a foundation for completing a thesis fora“BachelorofArtsinmusic”.

Graduation Thesis SE 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseguidesstudentshowtowriteathesisonmusicfora“BachelorofArtsinMusic”,basedonthe“writingathesisonmusic”class,personalinstructionsand discussions.

EDU400

EDU400

EDU400

EDU400

EDU400


93

Elective Subjects Group A1 Appreciation of 2 30 hrs ---Western Music

ThisisacourseinappreciationofWesternmusic.Studentsaretolistentosongs,instrumentalmusic,marches,serenades,waltzes,overtures,suites,sonatas,chambermusic, symphonies, concertos, symphonic poems, oratorios, cantatas, and other related forms of famous compositions. Students are also to become acquainted with genres and forms of Western operas.

Appreciation of 2 30 hrs ---Chinese Music

ThisisacourseinappreciationofChinesemusic.Studentsaretolistentoancientandmodern folk songs, poems set to music, traditional operas, Chinese folk art forms, national instrumental music and modern art songs, choral music, orchestral music and new national operas, etc..

Computer Score 2 30 hrs ---Processing

Inthiscourse,studentslearnhowtousethenotationsoftwaretoformulatedifferentkindsofmusicincludingvocalandinstrumentalworks.Theformulationofanorchestralscoreisthefinaltopicofthiscourse.

Evaluation of 2 30 hrs ---Different Styles in Music I

In this course, by way of longitudinal time clue ( like the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and later-Romantic Schools and, near Modern Age, etc.), and by way of crosswise arrangement (like district music, folk music, popular music, religious music, etc. ),choosingsuitablesubjectsforcommentaryandconnoisseurshipteaching.

MUS251

MUS252

MUS260

MUS281


94

Evaluation of 2 30 hrs ---Different Styles in Music II

In this course, by way of longitudinal time clue ( like the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and later-Romantic Schools and, near Modern Age, etc.), and by way of crosswise arrangement (like district music, folk music, popular music, religious music,etc.),choosingsuitablesubjectsforcommentaryandconnoisseurshipteaching.

Fundamentals of 2 30 hrs ---Popular Music ThiscoursemainlyintroducesWesternandAsianpopularmusicbywayofappreciationofdifferentagesandmusicstyles,understandingtheirdevelopment,historyandculture.It also fosters students’ multi-music vision.

MUS282

MUS290

Elective Subjects Group A2 Arts Management 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursedealswiththetheoryandpracticeofadministrationinthesphereofartinageneral way, but laying stress on teaching.


StudentscanacquiretheabilitytoconversefluentlyinEnglishandtoreadandunderstandanddiscussarangeofsubjectmatteraboutprofessionalspecialtiesandinterests in life and to write using correct grammar, a rich vocabulary and expressing wellorganizedthought,etc..



ART300

ENG301

ENG302


95

MUS350

MUS361

MUS362

MUS381

MUS382

Music of Macao 2 30 hrs ---

In this course, teaching and discussions are conducted using vivid, complete and accuratefirsthandmaterialonmusicaleventsthattookplaceinMacaosincethe16thCentury.Theircontentsrangefromvariousaspectsincludingreligious,secular,officialandfolkmusic,emphasizing,inparticular,thecharacteristicsofnativemusicsincethe20thCentury.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Liturgical Music

Inthiscourse,afterintroducingmusicfromtheMedievalGregorianchanttotheGoldenAge of Christian polyphonic music of the 16th Century, a basic introduction of music pertaining to Catholic rites together with suitable native Catholic music is made.

Ensemble Orchestration 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisdividedmainlyintotwoparts;thefirst,concentratingonthearrangementof music for strings as its focal point, and the second, on the arrangement of music for thewholeorchestraandontheunderstandingofdifferentstylesoforchestrationthroughappreciation of music compositions.

Aesthetics of 2 30 hrs ---Music Performance

Thiscourseintroducestheaestheticattributesofmusicperformance,itsbasictypesand characteristics and factors and functions of music aesthetic experience. It also discusses the relationship between music performance practice and the interdisciplinary overlapping studies: art aesthetics, education, psychology and communications, etc..

Performance Practice 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseofferseachstudenttheopportunitytoperformallkindsofmusicalinstruments or sing in class. Under the teacher’s guidance, students can learn from each other by watching and listening to each other’s performance once a week. Thisnotonlyincreasesstudents’desireandpleasureintheartofperformingmusic,it also increases performing experience on stage.


96

Early European Music 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisconductedbywayofdiscussionandpractice.EarlyWesterncomposers,schoolsofmusic,worksofdifferenttypesofstylesandthespecialcharacteristicsofpolyphonic music of Europe from the 9th to the 16th Century are used.

History of Piano Art 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscoursefocusesmainlyontheformationanddevelopmentofpianoartinEurope.It also makes a study of piano (instrument), human being (musician) and music (music compositions ) as a whole, piano art is considered as the epitome of European music. Students’ knowledge and appreciation of Western music is thereby heightened to a new standard.

MUS391

MUS392

Elective Subjects Group A3 Chamber Music I 2 30 hrs ---


Chamber Music II 2 30 hrs ---


Vocal Pedagogy and 2 30 hrs ---Introduction to Art Songs

Two aspects of the contents of this course are included. * Discussion on vocal training pedagogy * Discussion on singing art songs in German, Austrian, French, Italian, etc.

MUS411

MUS412

MUS421


97

MUS422

MUS460

Piano Pedagogy 2 30 hrs ---

Pianoistheinstrumentoftenusedwhenteachingmusic.Thiscoursemakesastudyintothe rules and methods and training for teaching piano including basic performance technique, sight-reading, and accompaniment, the psychology of teaching and learning and the analysis of methods of teaching material commonly used.

Graduation Concert 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursegivesstudentstheopportunitytopracticepreparingaconcertandperforming on stage. At the same time, it is a brief summary of a student’s studies of the performing arts.

Elective Subjects Group B1 Fundamentals of 2 30 hrs ---Music Education

Thiscourseconcernsthebasictheoriesofmusiceducation,itsobjectofstudybeingtheentire process of music education. Students can obtain a full understanding of music education by studying the researches on the theories of music education and by studying all the aspects and fundamental methods of teaching practice of music education.

Music Education of 2 30 hrs ---The 20th Century

Thiscoursemainlyintroducesfamoussystemsofeducationandpedagogiesofthe20thCenturysuchasthoseofKodaly,Orff,DalcrozeandthecomprehensivemusicalsenseofSuzuki,etc..Throughstudents’classroominstructionactivity,theycancreativelydesignandorganizetheteachingofthemesinmusicaccordingtodifferentcoursecontentanddifferentkindsofstudentsattending.

EDU201

EDU202


98

Appreciation of 2 30 hrs ---Western Music

ThisisacourseinappreciationofWesternmusic.Studentsaretolistentosongs,instrumentalmusic,marches,serenades,waltzes,overtures,suites,sonatas,chambermusic, symphonies, concertos, symphonic poems, oratorios, cantatas, and other related forms of famous compositions. Students are also to become acquainted with genres and forms of Western operas.

Appreciation of 2 30 hrs ---Chinese Music

ThisisacourseinappreciationofChinesemusic.Studentsaretolistentoancientandmodern folk songs, poems set to music, traditional operas, Chinese folk art forms, na-tional instrumental music and modern art songs, choral music, orchestral music and new national operas, etc..

Computer Score 2 30 hrs ---Processing

Inthiscourse,studentslearnhowtousethenotationsoftwaretoformulatedifferentkindsofmusicincludingvocalandinstrumentalworks.Theformulationofanorchestralscoreisthefinaltopicofthiscourse.

Instrumental Practice 2 30 hrs ---For Pedagogical Purposes I


Instrumental Practice 2 30 hrs ---For Pedagogical Purposes II Thiscourseoffersbasicknowledgeandabilitytoplaythosemusicinstrumentsmostcommonly used when teaching music such as recorder, percussion instruments, hand bells, etc. At the end of the course, students will possess the basic teaching skills and abilitytoorganizeensembleswiththoseinstruments.

MUS251

MUS252

MUS260

MUS271

MUS272


99

Elective Subjects Group B2 Arts Management 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursedealswiththetheoryandpracticeofadministrationinthesphereofartinageneral way, but laying stress on teaching.

Music Pedagogy 2 30 hrs ---

Theobjectofstudyofthiscourseismusiceducationinschools,discussingteachingpatternsandpedagogies,providingguidanceontheoryandpracticeforteachingmusicin schools, including developing and using music curriculum resources, teaching methods employed in the various domains of music, teaching plans and classroom teaching techniques, etc..

Teaching Practice 2 30 hrs ---

Therequirementofthiscourseisthatstudentsenterordinaryprimaryandsecondaryschools to teach music in their classrooms, using what they have learned, combining theories of music education with teaching methods and teaching practice so that they are examined and students’ inadequacies discovered to be remedied in their studies in the days to come.





ART300

EDU301

EDU302

ENG301

ENG302


100

Music of Macao 2 30 hrs ---

In this course, teaching and discussions are conducted using vivid, complete and accuratefirsthandmaterialonmusicaleventsthattookplaceinMacaosincethe16thCentury.Theircontentsrangefromvariousaspectsincludingreligious,secular,officialandfolkmusic,emphasizing,inparticular,thecharacteristicsofnativemusicsincethe20thCentury.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Liturgical Music

Inthiscourse,afterintroducingmusicfromtheMedievalGregorianchanttotheGoldenAge of Christian polyphonic music of the 16th Century, a basic introduction of music pertaining to Catholic rites together with suitable native Catholic music is made.

Ensemble Orchestration 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisdividedmainlyintotwoparts;thefirst,concentratingonthearrangementof music for strings as its focal point, and the second, on the arrangement of music for thewholeorchestraandontheunderstandingofdifferentstylesoforchestrationthroughappreciation of music compositions.

Choral Conducting 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursetrainsstudentstohavetheabilitytoconductachorus,introducesbasicconductingtechniqueandanalyzeschoralmusic.Studentsarealsotounderstandthat,inachorus,allpartsmusthavethetechniquetoharmonize,tobebalancedandtomatchtonal color, etc..

Keyboard Harmony and 2 30 hrs ---Improvisation I

*Theessentialchordprogressionoftonalitiesofmajorandminorkeysonthekeyboard.*Theessentialchordprogressionoffullfunctionalharmonyoftonalitiesofmajorandminorkeysonthekeyboard.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforaspecificmelody.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforthethememelody.

MUS350

MUS361

MUS362

MUS70

MUS371


101

Keyboard Harmony and 2 30 hrs ---Improvisation II

*Thechromaticharmonyforthekeyboard(pre-dominantchromaticchord,dominantchromaticchordandtonicchromaticchord)*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforaspecificmelody.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyforthethememelody.*Thearrangementofkeyboardharmonyextemporetodevelopitaccordingtospecifications.Duo-pianosplaythekeyboardharmonytogether.

MUS372

Elective Subjects Group B3 Seminar On 2 30 hrs ---Music Education

Thisdiscussionclassisheldintheformofseminarsandimportantproblemsorthoseofgreatestinterest,“hotproblems”,concerningthetheoriesofmusiceducationorteachingpractice are chosen to develop students, vision of research on music education and foster their ability to research and solve those problems found while teaching music education.

Vocal Pedagogy and 2 30 hrs ---Introduction to Art Songs

Two aspects of the contents of this course are included. * Discussion on vocal training pedagogy * Discussion on singing art songs in German, Austrian, French, Italian, etc.

Piano Pedagogy 2 30 hrs ---

Pianoistheinstrumentoftenusedwhenteachingmusic.Thiscoursemakesastudyintothe rules and methods and training for teaching piano including basic performance technique, sight-reading, and accompaniment, the psychology of teaching and learning and the analysis of methods of teaching material commonly used.

EDU400

MUS421

MUS422


102

Ensemble Conducting 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursetrainsstudentstohavetheabilitytoconductensemblesandintroducesconducting technique. Students are to understand the special characteristics of tonecolorofeachinstrumentintheensembleinordertoharmonize,balanceandfulfilltherequirementsofthemusicinhandintermsoftonecolorandvolume,etc..

Graduation Thesis 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseguidesstudentshowtowriteathesisonmusicfora“BachelorofArtsinMu-sic”,basedonthe“writingathesisonmusic”class,personalinstructionsanddiscussions.

MUS452

MUS472

Note:

MUSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION SE compulsory subjects on speciality of Education Require to complete 3 subjects from Elective Group A1. Require to complete 4 subjects from Elective Group A2. Require to complete 3 subjects from Elective Group A3.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIALIZATION SP compulsory subjects on speciality of Performance Require to complete 4 subjects from Elective Group B1. Require to complete 5 subjects from Elective Group B2. Require to complete 3 subjects from Elective Group B3.


103

Complete 2 subjects from elective group A


ThiscoursedevelopsstudentsbasicconversationalEnglish,encompassingdailyandprofessional-related topics through reading and writing using correct grammar and a functional vocabulary.


On the basis of English I, this course is designed to strengthen students’ conversational English in relation to daily topics and professional-related topics through reading and writing, developing the student’s correct use of grammar and vocabulary.

History of Chinese Art 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseprovidesstudentswithanunderstandingoftheevolutionofChineseartisticactivities,differentartisticachievementsandstylesinvariousarteras,thusenhancingthestudents’culturalfoundationsinartisticcreation.ThecontentofthiscoursecoversthehistoryofChineseart,painting,sculpture,ceramics,bronzes,architecture,ancientartisticachievements, as well as the relationship between the arts and social development, and exchanges between Chinese and foreign art.

History of Western Art 2 30 hrs ---

ThecourseprovidesstudentswithasystematicunderstandingofhistoricaldevelopmentsinWesternart,fromprehistorictocontemporaryart.Inadditiontoanalyzingspecificartworks,studentsexploretheinfluenceofotherculturalfactorsonartsdevelopment,such as religion, philosophy, social environment, technological standards, etc. Students willalsobrieflysurveydevelopmentsofdifferenttypesofartinIndia,JapanandAfrica.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL ARTS(FINE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL) (4LVEDC)


4

Duration

60 hrs

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ENGL1101

ENGL1102

VART1101

VART1102


104

Calligraphy 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursedevelopsstudents’generalknowledgeofthehistoryoftraditionalChinesecalligraphy, through traditional basic training, such as imitating masterpieces, to enable students to master the basic techniques of Chinese calligraphy and enhance their cognition of various styles of calligraphy and writing skills.

Line Drawing 3 45 hrs ---TheobjectiveofthiscourseisforstudentstostudytheformsofChineseandWesternline drawing: thickness, length, speed, strength, square and round, density and change forshaping.Throughlifesketchingwithgypsum,stilllifesandportraits,andoutdoorsketching, students learn observation methods and the performance of correct line drawing, enhancing their basic knowledge and skills in line drawing.

Introduction to Art 2 30 hrs ---and Aesthetics Theory

Thiscoursecoverstheoriginsofart,generalpropertiesofart,classificationsinart,artcreation,artappreciationandartcriticism.Aftercompletingthiscourse,thestudent’sabilitytoappreciateartwillbeenhanced,thusfosteringconfidenceinthecreationoftheir own artistic works.

Basic Chinese Painting I 2 30 hrs ---

ThroughimitationandsketchingpracticesofChineselineardrawings,studentsmasterthe skills of brushwork, ink and composition, and further develop their understanding of theories of Chinese painting.

Basic Oil Painting I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesoilpaintingmaterials,directpaintingtechniques,stilllifeandlandscapessketching,toenablestudentstomastertheusageofdifferentmaterialsanduseful techniques in oil painting.

Basic Printmaking I 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducesvarioustypesofChineseandWesternprintmaking,includingbasicmaterialsandprintmakingtechniquesused.Thecontentofthiscourseincludesthehistory of printmaking, principles of gravure and relief printing, and basic techniques for relief printing and engraving.

VART1103

VART1104

VART1105

VART1111

VART1121

VART1131


105

Basic Sculpture I 2 30 hrs ---

Theobjectiveofthiscourseisforstudentstounderstandthecharacteristicsandrelationships of graphic and 3-D modeling, to acquire basic skills in modeling and theuseofdifferentmedia.Throughtrainingutilizingclay,plastermodelingandmodelreproduction, students master production methods using plaster and silicone molds, and the initial stages of producing a sculpture.

Basic Ceramics I 2 30 hrs ---

Thecourselooksatthecreationofpottery,includingthecharacteristicsofclayandprocessingskills.Thecourselooksatthehistoryofceramics,soilpropertiesandbondingtechniques and practices.

Colours I 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscoursecoversthetheoryofcolorinrelationtostilllifesketchesetc,sothatstudentsgain an understanding of colors through observation and analysis of color relationships between scenery and characters.

Colours II 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscoursecoverstheoryofcolorinrelationtocharactersketches,etc.Studentsthusgain further knowledge of colors through observation and analysis and their relationship betweencharacters,andacquirethemeanstousethemeffectively.

Drawing I 4 60 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththebasictheoryofdrawing,throughsketchingplastergeometricfigures,peopleandobjects,forstudentstograspobservationmethodsanddrawing techniques to enhance their ability in realistic drawing.

Drawing II 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththebasictheoryofdrawingthroughsketchingprac-tices with plaster head portraits, models’ facial features and heads, for students to grasp observation methods and drawing techniques to enhance their ability in realistic drawing.

VART1141

VART1151

VART1181

VART1182

VART1191

VART1192


106

Year 2 Subjects Complete 1 subjects 2 30 hrs ---from elective group A

Complete 2 subjects 4 60 hrs ---from elective group C1 to C5 on selected specialization

Complete 3 or 4 subjects 9 135 hrs ---from the selected Specialization Subjects

English III 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectstrengthensstudents’Englishabilitiesinlistening,speaking,readingcomprehension and writing, using correct grammar to express their opinions and ideas.


FromthebasefoundedinEnglishIII,thissubjectstrengthensstudents’Englishabilityoflistening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing, and the use of correct grammar to express their opinions and ideas.

Art Anatomy and 2 30 hrs ---Perspective

Thebasicstructureandproportionsofthehumanbodyarecovered,includingthe relationships between the head, facial features, body trunk and limbs. In order to enhance drawing skills in relation to the characteristics of the human body, this course enables students to understand the basic structure and shapes of the human body, to grasp the basic characteristics of the human skeleton and muscles, and the dynamic relationships between the two. Combined with drawing exercises, students are able to understand and apply the general rules and principles of this perspective.

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ENGL2101

ENGL2102

VART2101


107

VART2152

VART2142

VART2132

VART2122

VART2112 Basic Chinese Painting II 2 30 hrs ---

ThroughimitationandthesketchingpracticesofChineseheavycolorpaintingand“boneless”impressionisticpainting,studentsmastertheprinciplesandskillsofthesetwokinds of Chinese painting styles, and further understand the colour concept of Chinese painting and the colouring theories behind its national characteristics. (Pedagogy of Chinese painting is included)

Basic Oil Painting II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesoilpaintingmedia;directpaintingtechniques,headportraitandbust sketching (Pedagogy of oil painting is included), to enable students to master theusageofdifferentmaterialsandbasictechniquesusedinfigurepainting.

Basic Printmaking II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithfundamentalknowledgeandpracticesinrelationtoprintmaking techniques, and a deeper understanding of the principles of gravure and relief printing, basic techniques for relief printing, line-etching and the production of plasterprints.Thiscoursealsoteachestheproductionmethodsforvarioussingleprints,andguidesstudentsastohowprintmakingcanfitinwithartlessonsinprimaryandsecondary schooling. (Printmaking pedagogy is included)

Basic Sculpture II 2 30 hrs ---

Students learn how to use simple materials to facilitate their instruction in future sculpture exercises. 3-D modeling methods are introduced, these including high-density Styrofoam sculpture, plasticine and paper clay modeling. (Pedagogy of sculpture is included)

Basic Ceramics II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseenablesstudentstocontrolthestructuralmodelingofsoil,tomasterthetech-niquesofsurfacedecoration,glazing,etc.(Ceramicspedagogyisincluded)


108

Photography and 2 30 hrs ---Digital Image Processing I

Studentsmasterthefundamentalsofdigitalphotography,suchasaperturesettings,shutterspeed,andcomposition.Outdoorpracticeallowsthestudenttoappreciatethedifferencebetweenfilmanddigitalphotography,includingthespecialapplicationofslideinartworkappreciation.DigitalimageprocessingsoftwaresuchasPhotoshopand its application to art is introduced.

Outdoor Sketching I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithwell-planneddrawingandphoto-takingactivitiesineitheranaturalenvironmentsettingoralocationoutsideofMacao,undertheguidanceoflecturers.Throughexposuretonatureanddrawingexpressionsfromabetterunderstandingofthefeaturesofdifferentregions’folkcustoms,studentsareabletousebrush and camera to capture the continually changing colors and images of nature.

Drawing III 3 45 hrs ---

Coursecontentisgypsumsketchingexercisesofthehumanbody.Thisincludeslocalizedand whole body sketching exercises that enable students to learn the basic structure and shapes of the human body, to accurately grasp body dynamics and structural proportions.

Drawing IV 4 60 hrs ---

Throughthewhole-termassignmentssketchingthehumanbodyandbodystructures,students gain an understanding of the basic structures and shapes of the human body, andobserveandexpressthetargetsubjectindepth,providingadeeperunderstandingofhuman dynamics and structural proportions.

VART2181

VART2191

VART2193

VART2194

Year 3 Subjects Complete 1 subjects from 2 30 hrs ---elective group A

Complete 2 subjects from 4 60 hrs ---elective group C1 to C5 on selected specialization

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ENGL3101

ENGL3102

VART3101

VART3102

Complete 2 or 4 subjects 14 210 hrs ---from the selected Specialization Subjects


ThissubjectenablesstudentstospeakfluentEnglish,tomasterreadingcomprehensionanddiscussioninallsubjectsrangingfromprofessionalareastopersonalinterests,andtowriteutilizingcorrectgrammar,vocabularyandawell-constructedcomposition.


Building upon the foundations established in English V, this course strengthens thestudents’abilitiesinfluentEnglishconversation,throughreadingcomprehensionsanddiscussionsinallsubjectsrangingfromprofessionalareastopersonalinterests,andtowriteutilizingcorrectgrammar,vocabularyandawell-constructedcomposition.

Chinese Folk Art 2 30 hrs ---

Throughthestudyoftherulesoffolkartdesignandcolor,studentsareablecomprehendtheimagesandcharacteristicsofChinesetraditionalstyles,theirspecificexpressionintimeandspace,andtoappreciatefinefolkart.Intheimitationgrouptraining,studentsare provided with guidance to create artworks fusing sketching materials and traditional painting elements.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Visual Culture

Thiscourseintroducesconceptsintheareaofvisualculture,therelationshipbetweenvisual culture and visual art, and the theoretical underpinnings of the teaching of visual cultureinvisualartseducation.Thefociofstudycoverthefollowingtopics:thevariouscharacteristics of popular visual cultures, visual culture and postmodernism in art, the methods of viewing, the role of media and visual communicative technology, theinterplaybetweenimages,textsandmeaning,consumerismandtheglobalizedpopular visual culture, visual cultures and identity formation, local cultures/traditional cultures vs. popular visual cultures and other related cultural issues.


110

Seal Cutting 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseprovidesstudentswithgeneralknowledgeaboutoneoftraditionalChineseculture’sspecialties,theartofsealcutting,includingitsorigins.Studentsareabletounderstand the expressive techniques and master the basic skills of traditional Chinese sealcutting.

Sociology of Art 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithknowledgeaboutresearchinthesociologyofartand literature in the new era, especially explanations of the interaction between art and society,socialproduction,communicationandtheconsumptionofart.Theaimisforstudents to understand the relationship between art and modern society, and the significanceofartworks.

Workshop On 1 15 hrs ---Special Topic I

ThroughspecialtopicsseminarsandprofessionalworkshopssuchasMosaicart,thiscourseisforstudentswishingtolearnspecificcoursesorawidevarietyofexceptionalartistic forms of expression and creative techniques, to strengthen their understanding and practice of contemporary arts, and to gain more means of expression in contemporary art.

Photography and 2 30 hrs ---Digital Image Processing II

Thiscourseprovidesstudentsguidancetoapplycolorprocessingandimageblendingtodrawingsofvariedspecializedcreations.Meanwhile,thereisfurtherstudyusingPhotoshopasatypeofdigitalimageprocessingmethodandfamiliarizationofstudentswithsoftwareoperation.

Drawing V 4 60 hrs ---

Teachingcontentincludesdifferentexpressivetechniquesformoderndrawing,humanbodysketchingandindoorlandscapesketching.Thiscourseenhancestheskillsofexpressive drawing, to exhibit students’ artistic personality in meeting the need for professional artwork creations.

VART3103

VART3104

VART3171

VART3182

VART3195


111

Drawing VI 3 45 hrs ---

Teachingcontentincludesdifferentexpressivetechniquesformoderndrawing,humanbodysketchingandindoorlandscapesketching.Thiscourseenhancestheskillsofexpressive drawing, to exhibit students’ artistic personality in meeting the needs for professional artwork creations.

VART3196

Year 4 Subjects Complete 2 subjects 8 120 hrs ---from the selected Specialization Subjects

Complete 2 subjects 14 210 hrs ---from elective group C1 to C5 on selected specialization

Special Topic in 2 30 hrs ---Comparably Arts I

In this course visiting professors from the Central Academy of Fine Arts are invited toconductlecturesandworkshopsinprofessionalism,differentstylesofartcreationandothermulti-artisticfields.Theobjectistoinspirestudentsandtoempowertheirunderstanding and practices in contemporary arts through these lectures and workshops. Also, a wider vision for students is fostered about developments in contemporary arts.

Special Topic in 2 30 hrs ---Comparably Arts II

In this course visiting professors from the Central Academy of Fine Arts are invited toconductlecturesandworkshopsinprofessionalism,differentstylesofartcreationandothermulti-artisticfields.Theobjectistoinspirestudentsandtoempowertheirunderstanding and practices in contemporary arts through these lectures and workshops. Also, a wider vision for students is fostered about developments in contemporary arts.

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VART4101

VART4102


112

Eastern Arts 2 30 hrs ---Appreciation and Critique

ThiscourseintroducestheevolutionofEasternart,fromitsbeginningsuptocontempo-rarytimes.Thetopicscoveredintheintroductionallowasystematicanalysisofdifferentformsofart,theirformofexpressionandlanguages,andtheeffectsofideologicaltrendsandcriticisms.Thisprovidesaclearunderstandingofarts’contemporaryformatsinthemodernworld,fromthemeldingandblendingofstylestotheevolutionandconflictsthatarthasencountered.Illustrationsofspecificcasesarepresented,wherethestudentmaydraw conclusions from the characteristics and evolutionary tracks of Eastern and Western arts.Thiswillenhancethestudent’saestheticvisionofartbygainingacomprehensiveunderstanding of art and the development of corresponding theories.

Western Arts 2 30 hrs ---Appreciation and Critique

ThiscourseintroducestheevolutionofWesternartfromitsbeginningsuptocontempo-rarytimes.Thetopicscoveredintheintroductionallowasystematicanalysisofdifferentformsofart,theirformofexpressionandlanguages,theeffectsofideologicaltrendsandcriticisms.Thisprovidesaclearunderstandingofart’scontemporaryformatsinthemodernworld,fromthemeldingandblendingofstylestotheevolutionandconflictsthatarthasencountered.Illustrationsofspecificcasesarepresented,wherethestudentmaydraw conclusions from the characteristics and evolutionary tracks of Eastern and Western arts.Thiswillenhancethestudent’saestheticvisionofartbygainingacomprehensiveunderstanding of art and the development of corresponding theories.


Throughteachingandpractice,studentswillhaveabasicunderstandingofchoosingtopics, materials, argumentation, structure, vocabulary and the style required in writing reports. With this preliminary knowledge in research methods and critical analysis, students will learn to structure their professional thesis, by building up basic skills in thesis writing.

Outdoor Sketching II 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithwell-planneddrawingandphoto-takingactivitiesoutofMacaounderthesupervisionoflecturers.Throughexperiencesindifferentcivilizationsand folk custom styles, and the understanding of the artistic features of the architectures, costumes and natural landscapes, students are able to collect varied artistic elements and inspirationfortheirgraduationproject.

VART4103

VART4104

VART4105

VART4192


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Specialization Subjects Art Education Introduction to 3 45 hrs ---Art Education

Thisintroductorycoursefocusesonthestudyofthedevelopmentofarteducationinconjunctionwithfundamentaleducationaltheories.Thefirstpartcoversthedimensionsof educational philosophy, educational psychology, policy and the development ofeducationalsystemsinarteducation.Thissectionalsoexploresthedefinitionof“education”aswellasitsaimsindiversesocial,culturalandpoliticalcontexts.Thesecondpartbrieflydealswiththeimpactoftheadministrationofeducation,the concept of curriculum and its application, teaching methodologies, and education evaluation and assessment in art education.

Psychology in Education 3 45 hrs ---

ThiscoursegivesabriefintroductiontoPsychologyandEducationalPsychologyintwo parts. Learning programmes are designed in accordance with the theory of human cognitivedevelopment,andthedefinitionofstudy,informationprocessingandskills learning.

Pedagogy of Visual Art 3 45 hrs VAED2101, VAED2102

Thiscourseexaminesthevalue(s)andobjectivesofarteducation,andcoversthethesesofaesthetic growth, multiple intelligences as well as the constructionist perception oflearning.Throughcontextuallearningandapplicationandbasedonthepracticeoflearning-community,studentslearntomasterdifferentteachingmethodsandteachingskills,suchas,criticalandreflectiveapproaches,thesituationalapproach,creativeteaching methods, questioning techniques and learning from activities.

VAED2101

VAED2102

VAED2103


114

Specialization Subjects Fine Arts Composition and Shape I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithbasictheoryandtrainingincompositionandshape,and is designed to enable students to master the basic laws of shape and composition (alsoknownasconfigurationandformationintheWest);thisincludesshapeandcomposition of plane surfaces, and the relationship between three-dimensional form and space. Students can combine creative ideas with a mastering of theory and training in composition and shape, through exercise and practice, enhancing their abilities in relation to composition and shape.

Composition and Shape II 2 30 hrs ---

Onthebasisofthebasictheoryandtrainingofcompositionandshape,thissubjectenables students to master the basic law of shape and composition; to understand shape and composition of plane surface, and the relationship between three-dimensional form and space. Students can combine their creative ideas with a mastering of theory and training of composition and shape, strengthened through exercise and practice, for further improvements to the students’ compositions creativity.

World Art History 3 45 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithaclearpictureofthehistoricaldevelopmentofartindifferentpartsoftheworld,soastobroadenstudents’artistichorizonsandtheirknowledgeofdifferentcultures.ThecontentofthiscourseincludesthedevelopmentofmodernartinEurope,andisassistedwiththedevelopmentofdifferenttypesofartinIndia, Japan, Africa, Egypt and Latin America.

Fine Art Specialized 2 30 hrs ---Training I

Inaccordancetothestudents’enrollmentinoneofthesubjectsofChinesepainting,oil painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, this course provides students a comprehensive professional training to enhance their professional skills.

VAFA2101

VAFA2102

VAFA2103

VAFA2201


115

Specialization Subjects Art Education

Specialization Subjects Fine Arts

Teaching Scheme Design 2 30 hrs VAED2103

Thefirstpartofthiscourselooksatrecognizingdifferentformsandstructuresoftheartcurriculum, applying various teaching theories, understanding the learner, establishing the goals of teaching, and planning an appropriate teaching scheme and forms of assessment.Thesecondpartfocusesonthepracticalworkofwritingatheme-basedcurriculum, the design of related teaching activities (lesson plan) and teaching aids. Thefinishedpre-designedcurriculumisrequiredfortheteachinginternshipinthefollowing semester.

Teaching Internship 12 180 hrs VAED2103

Thiscourseenablesstudentstoapplywhattheyhavelearnedinanactualeducationalsetting.Undertheguidanceofcourseinstructors,studentsareabletoinstructa90hoursteaching practice in a primary or secondary school, where they apply various educational theories and skills integrated into their practice, culminating in the writing of a teaching practice report.

Social Artistic Practice 6 90 hrs ---

Theobjectiveofthiscourseistolinkstudents’creativeworksandsocialenvironmenttogether, to develop their abilities of practicing art in the community. Combined with urban architecture, public space, transportation landscape, students create Chinese and Western painting works, which includes the design and training of graphic and three-dimensional creations.

Creative Drawing 3 45 hrs ---

Creative Drawing supplements the basics taught in life sketching and modeling. Thiscoursetrainsstudents’imaginationandcreativeability,applyingacombinationofobjectivity,imagination,imageformation,andtherenderingoftheseshapesonpaper.

VAED3101

VAED3101

VAED3102

VAED3201


116

Workshop On Special 1 15 hrs ---Topic II

Throughtheseworkshops,studentsareabletofurtherstudycontemporary‘state-of-the-art’ creative methods of professional artistic media, to practice varied creativeskillssuchaspapermaking,andtolearnavarietyofspecializedsubjectsandtechniques of art creation in other aspects, strengthening their understanding and practice of contemporary artistic expression.

Fine Art Specialized 4 60 hrs ---Training II

Dependentuponthestudents’specializationinChinesepainting,oilpainting,printmaking, sculpture or ceramics, this course provides students with an in-depth artistic training, with guidance to explore their personal style and further develop their professional skills.

VAFA3172

VAFA3202

Specialization Subjects Art Education Graduation Report 6 90 hrs ---(Art Education)

Based on the foundation of ‘Gradation Report Writing Skills’, this course aims to assist studentstochoosesuitablethesistopicsandprovidescustomizedwritingpracticesaccordingtoindividualstudent’ssituationandneeds.Theultimateaimistoenablestudentstofinishtheirthesisuptothestandardrequiredinabachelordegreeintheirrespectivefieldofspecialism.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythecollectiveassessmentof involved lectures and approved external commentators.

Seminar On Arts 6 90 hrs VAED3101,Education VAED3201

Theseseminarsinvitespecialistarteducationaliststosharetheiracademicexpertiseonspecifictopicssuchascontemporaryvisualartseducationandculturalpreservation/regeneration, creative development and ethical concerns. Interactive group discussion is the chief activity throughout the lectures.

VAED4100

VAED4101


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Specialization Subjects Fine Arts Graduation Report 6 90 hrs ---(Fine Arts)

Based on the foundation of ‘Gradation Report Writing Skills’, this course aims to assist studentstochoosesuitablethesistopicsandprovidescustomizedwritingpracticesaccordingtoindividualstudent’ssituationandneeds.Theultimateaimistoenablestudentstofinishtheirthesisuptothestandardrequiredinabachelordegreeintheirrespectivefieldofspecialism.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythecollectiveassessmentof involved lectures and approved external commentators.

Art Management 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourselooksatArtsManagementwhichincludesthehistoryofChinese-foreignculture and arts management, management of the cultural industry, arts marketing, artsadministration,lawsforart,organizationforexhibition,artworksagency,administration of and art gallery, artworks auctions, etc., including theory, analyses throughcasestudiesandresearchinculturalpoliciesandregulations.Thecourseaimsto cultivate professionals to acquire wide vision and cultural originality.

VAED4100

VAED4101

Elective Subjects Group A Astronomy 2 30 hrs ---

Thisancientsciencestudiesthecelestialpartofnature.Thebasicknowledgeimpartedvia this course is our understanding of stars, planets, comets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, their movement and rotation impact and interaction with earth’s atmosphere andthephenomenacausedbythem.Thecoursewillhelpstudentsdevelopaninterestin astronomy and new perspectives on the world around them.

ASTR0105


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Business Study 2 30 hrs ---

Studentswillbelearnaboutbasiceconomictheory,suchastheLaborTheoryofValue,SurplusValue,GameTheory,MarginalUtility,EconomicEquilibrium,SupplyandDemand, Rational Expectation and Modern Monetarism. A sound understanding of these economicprincipleswillgivestudentsamuchbetterunderstandingofthemarketandhowtomaximizeitspotential.

College Chinese I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursedevelopsstudents’capacitytocomprehendandappreciateChineseliterature.Students will gain an understanding of the basic theory and practice of writing, thus developingboththeirwritingskillsandanalyticalabilities.Throughthereading,analysisandappreciationoftexts,thecourseaimstofosterstudents’aestheticjudgmentandtocultivate their capacity for logical thinking and critical reasoning.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Chinese Culture

ThecoursetakesacomprehensivelookattraditionalChineseculture(social life, arts and craft,festivalsetc ). As wider Chinese traditions are reviewed the course provides a useful platformforstudentswhowishtofurtherexplorethisfieldofstudy.

Chinese Classical 2 30 hrs ---Poetry Appreciation

Thecourseenablesstudentstoappreciateclassicalpoetryandtounderstandtheconnotation and artistic features of traditional poetry, such as the Book of Poetries(詩經 ), Yue Fu(樂府), Tang Poetry(唐詩), Song Poetry(宋詞) and Yuan Songs(元曲). It also looks at the styles of writing in classical poetry.

Computer Basic 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourselooksattheusesofdesignsoftwaresuchasPhotoshop,Illustrator,Flash,AutoCAD, Maya and Final Cut Pro.

BUSS0112

CHIN0101

CHIN0103

CHIN0117

COMP0113


119

Information Technology 2 30 hrs ---Fundamentals

Thecourseintroducesstudentstofundamentalideasaboutthecontemporaryrolesofcomputers. Equipped with computer knowledge, students learn how to face the challenges ofrapidlychanginginformationtechnologyintheworkplace.Theaimofthiscourseistoenable students to understand how computers are integrated into our social and working environments. Emphasis is placed on how to utilise computers.

Advanced Computer 2 30 hrs ---Applications

Base on a study of information technology, this course provides students with the opportunity to learn many practical applications as well as enhancing their theoretical knowledge.Subjectsincludewordprocessing(Office-Word), spreadsheet (Office-Excel), presentation (Office-Powerpoint ), and advanced web browser applications.

Basic Design 2 30 hrs ---

Thecourseintroducesthebasicsofgraphicdesignandapplication,includingconstructionof layouts, visual elements, typography and colour theory, as well as symbol, logo, book, poster and packaging design.

Geography 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscoursetakesabroadperspectiveofdifferentgeographicalandculturalissues.Students look at human activities in their geographical environments and the relationship betweenthem.Studentsthusdeveloptheirunderstandingofdifferentgeographicalzonesand how a well-balanced human and environmental relationship might be constructed.

Macao History 2 30 hrs ---and Culture

ThiscourseintroducesMacao’shistoryfromthelastyearsoftheMingDynastytoit’s becoming a Portuguese administered territory. As well as discussing the modern historyofChina,subsequentreunificationwithChinain1999,newchallengesandartistic society and culture in Macao, the course illustrates and discusses works of art in their original contexts (from the last years of the Ming Dynasty to the era of being a Portuguese administered territory) and the development of conservation and urban life, from an Art and Design perspective.

COMP0114

COMP0115

DSGN0116

GEOG0107

HIST0104


120

World Cultural and 2 30 hrs ---Natural Heritage

Thecoursecoversworldheritagefromruinstohistoricarchitecture,stonecarving,murals,modernhistoricalarchaeology,andimportantobjectsfromtheartsandliteraturesuchasmanuscripts,booksandreferencematerials;historicalcitiesareanalyzedthroughtheiruniquearchitecturalstyleswhichblendwellwiththeenvironment.Thecoursewidens students perspectives regarding world cultures and heritage.

Consumption Study 2 30 hrs ---

Throughthetheoryofconsumptionandcasestudies,thiscoursegivesaninsightintodifferentviewsofconsumptioninrelationtotheeffectsofAdvertising,GraphicDesign,Media, Branding etc, thus enabling students to think more deeply about the nature of consumption both socially and culturally.

Music and 2 30 hrs ---Film Appreciation

ThiscourseintroducesrelatedtheoriesofChineseandWesternmusicandtheartoffilm.Itaimstonurtureinstudentsaestheticappreciationofmusicandfilmfromtheperspectives of feeling, understanding, creation, expression and analysis. Students will havetheopportunitytoseeandstudysomeinternationallyoutstandingfilms,thecourseaiming to enrich students’ audio-visual sense of beauty, and to establish good habits in thecultureofmusicandfilm.

University Sports 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseaimstohelpstudentsappreciatethenecessityofphysicalactivity,tolearnhow to improve their physical condition, and to help students pick the sports and activities that best suit their needs and abilities so that they can become a lifelong interest.Besidesrecreationalsports,subjecttoMPI’sfacilities,coursesthatarepopularandofinteresttostudentswillalsobetaught.Thelessonswillprovidebasicknowledgeand skills for participation. Students will also be taught essential information concerning health and well being.

HIST0106

MRKT0111

MUS0109

PEDU0102


121

Philosophy Study 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobasicconcepts,lookingatgeneralandfundamentalproblemsconcerningmatterssuchasexistence,knowledge,values,reason,mind and language. It is distinguished from other methods of addressing fundamental questions by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance upon rational argument.Thecourseisdesignedtoarouseandguidethestudent’sappetiteforindependent critical thinking and problem-solving.

Environmental Science 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourselooksathowwemighttakebettercareofourenvironment,throughdeveloping our understanding of the global environmental situation and its changing patterns,andhumaneconomicactivitiesandtheireffects.Thecontrolofwasteandpollution, environmental management and engineering, and how this can help build a sustainable strategy for the protection of our surroundings and habitat, are discussed.

PHIL0110

SCIE0108

Elective Subjects Group C1 Chinese Painting I 2 30 hrs ---

Throughimitationandsketchingpractices,studentsmastertheprinciplesandskillsofthe Chinese impressionistic wash painting style. In order to enhance their abilities in life sketching in ink, students study techniques of using brushwork, ink, programmes andcompositioninpaintingorchids,bamboo,plumflowersandpineinink,aswellassketching techniques for painting bamboo, palm and banana trees in ink.

Chinese Painting II 2 30 hrs ---

Throughimitationandsketchingpractices,studentsareabletomastertheprinciplesand skills of Chinese impressionistic wash painting style. In order to enhance their abilities in life sketching in ink, students study the technique of copying traditional landscape paintings in ink, and also the sketching of landscapes in ink.

VART2113

VART2114


122

Chinese Painting III 2 30 hrs ---

Throughimitationandsketchingpractices,studentsmastertheprinciplesandskillsofChineseheavycolourpainting.Thiscoursecoversarangeofstyles,fromtheimitativepracticeofChinesetraditionalpaintinginheavycolour,tolifesketchingofflowers,birds,landscapesandfiguresinheavycolour.

Chinese Painting IV 2 30 hrs ---

Throughimitationandsketchingpractices,studentsmastertheprinciplesandskillsoftheChineseimpressionisticwashpaintingstyle.Thecoursecoverstheimitativepracticeoftraditionallandscapepaintingininkandfiguressketching;usingthebrushworkandinkofpaintingtrees,mountainsandlandscapestoapplytoflowersandbirds,landscapesandfigurespaintinginink.

Graduation Project 8 120 hrs ---(Chinese Painting )

Thiscourseprovidesguidanceforstudentsinexpressingtheircreativeideas,observationsand life experiences in Chinese Painting, utilising suitable styles, composition, skills and moods. Students are required to master the techniques of brushstroke and ink to produce their graduation artwork. Final assessment will be based on the collective grading of instructors,andevaluationsfromexternalreviewers.Theartworkswillbepartofapublicexhibitionaftergrading.

Chinese Painting Creative 6 90 hrs ---Thinking and Practice

ThissubjectprovidesstudentsguidancetoexpresstheircreativeideasandcontentsinChinese Painting using suitable styles, composition, skills and moods. Problem discussion and technical guidance will be provided in exercises of masterpiece imitation, sketching andcreativepractices.Assessmentwillrequirethestudentstosubmitdrafts,sketchesandcreative presentations and artworks.

VART3115

VART3116

VAGP4110

VART4117


123

Elective Subjects Group C2 Oil Painting I 2 30 hrs ---

Teaching content: the discussion and research of painting techniques related to Impressionism (direct painting), as well as the practices of (direct painting) techniques. Theobjectiveofthiscourseisforstudentstounderstandtheinheritanceofandchangesin materials and techniques during the evolutionary process of Western painting from ClassicismtoImpressionism,andtomasterthebasicskillsof“directpainting”.

Oil Painting II 2 30 hrs ---

Teaching content: discussion and research into the painting techniques of Impressionism and Expressionism (direct painting), as well as the practices of (direct painting ) techniques.Theobjectiveofthiscourseisforstudentstounderstandtheinheritanceofand changes in materials and techniques during the evolutionary process of Western painting from Classicism through Impressionism and then Expressionism, and to master thebasicskillsof“directpainting”.

Oil Painting III 2 30 hrs ---

Teaching content: further formation on traditional-style oil painting, enhancing skills and techniques in the practice of indirect painting (transparent drawing), and the usage of traditional oil painting materials. By learning about the painting of masterpieces, this course strengthens the students’ understanding and practical use of materials and techniques in traditional style paintings, as well as establishing a good foundation for their graduation work.

Oil Painting IV 2 30 hrs ---

Teaching content: introduction to a variety of styles of contemporary oil painting, the skills and techniques used in oil painting (direct painting), and the usage of modern painting materials. By learning about the painting of masterpieces, this course strengthens students’ understanding and practical ability concerning the materials and techniques for their own painting styles, as well as establishing a good foundation for their graduation work.

VART2123

VART2124

VART3125

VART3126


124

Graduation Project 8 120 hrs ---(Oil Painting)

Underguidancefromlecturersthestudentswillcompletesubject-specificpaintingsinnovative in ideas, with an image and composition that reveal the students’ own style of painting. Final assessment will be based on the collective grading of instructors, and evaluationsfromexternalreviewers.Theartworkswillbepartofapublicexhibitionaftergrading.

Oil Painting Creative 6 90 hrs ---Thinking and Practice

An analysis of the creative styles of ancient and modern paintings assists the student in acreativetransformationofrealisticimagesintopaintings.Thisisperformedthroughcreative analysis of student’s progressive sketches done through the duration of the course. Further analysis of famous works assists students in understanding the processes and methods of painting, learning how to sketch a drawing to achieve their own themes and ideas, and determine the creative forms of their graduation painting.

VAGP4120

VART4127

Elective Subjects Group C3 Printmaking I 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectisforstudentstostrengthentheirproductionmethodsinreliefprinting,tostudy the methods of stone etching and more techniques for metal printmaking, such as etching, aquatint, multi-print and printing.

Printmaking II 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectisforstudentswhowishtostudyprintmakingmethodsinresinprintmaking,whichcoversfilmdrawing,filmdevelopingforprintsandotherinnovativetechniques,aswellastheeffectofusingthesameprintforreliefprintingandengraving,integratedmulti-printing, etc.

VART2133

VART2134


125

VART4137

VAGP4130

VART3136

VART3135 Printmaking III 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseadoptsapracticalapproachforstudentstopracticetheproductiontheoryand printing techniques of serigraphy (silkscreen prints), including composition, a plate multi-colored and multi-color serigraphy such creative methods, as well as photographic serigraphy and image silkscreen.

Printmaking IV 2 30 hrs ---

From the foundation established in Printmaking III (silkscreen prints) last semester, this courseisafurtherstudyofavarietyofsilkscreenprintingandthedifferentexpressionsofmodern printmaking. Students are able to master techniques of multi-colour serigraphy and 3-D printmaking.

Graduation Project 8 120 hrs ---(Printmaking)

Thissubjectemphasizestheexplorationofintegratedprintmakingmediaandguidesstudentstofinishtheirgraduationproject.Firstdrawingtheircompositionswithideassourced from their life observations and personal experiences, students then apply their expressions to a suitably chosen media, such as woodblock, copper etching, silkscreen or integratedmedia,tocompletetheirgraduationproject.Finalassessmentwillbebasedonthe collective grading of instructors, and evaluations from external reviewers. Theartworkswillbepartofapublicexhibitionaftergrading.

Printmaking Creative 6 90 hrs ---Thinking and Practice

Thiscourseprovidesfurthercreativepathwaysforthestudentstodeveloptheirgraduation artwork. It includes topic discussion and data collection. In terms of skill development with printing equipment, students are allowed to innovate with the media, to explore and experiment with such techniques as plate: lithographs, integrated media and other print techniques. Students will be guided to explore personal experiences and tap from their creativity in order to practice a variety of overlapping fabric printing techniquesandcreativepresentations.Assessmentinthissubjectisperformedfromdrafts,avisualdiaryofthestudent’screativeideasandexpression,andthevisualeffectsof their masterpieces.


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Elective Subjects Group C4 Sculpture I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseenablesstudentstolearntraditionalclaymodeling,reproductiontechniquesinplasterorfiberglassheadportraits,andstatuecolouring.Withthethemeofportraitssketching and realism, students are able to master techniques of clay modeling. Theassessmentincludesassignmentsandfinalwork.

Sculpture II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseenablesstudentstousecopperandtounderstandtheproductionprocessinmakinglargersculptures.Thecontentofthiscoursecoverssculpturemodeling,the theory and process of casting copper, and the techniques of polishing and chemical colouring.Theassessmentincludesassignmentsandfinalwork.

Sculpture III 2 30 hrs ---

Using a hard medium (wood) for sculpture, this course enables students to learn “subtraction”,whichisthemostimportantpartinsculpture.Thiscourseincludesbasicwoodcarving skills and knowledge of woodcarving tools and their usage, as well as creative woodcarving.

Sculpture IV 2 30 hrs ---

Using a hard medium (stone) for sculpture, this course enables students to learn “subtraction”,whichisthemostimportantpartinsculpture.Thiscourseincludesbasicstone carving skills and knowledge of stone carving tools and their usage as well as creative stone carving.

Graduation Project 8 120 hrs ---(Sculpture)

Thiscourseguidesstudentsstartingtheirthree-dimensionalsculptureastheirgraduationproject,choosingthethree-dimensionalsculpturemedium( such as plaster, stone carving, woodcarving casting copper, soldering metal etc)anditseffectonthework.Thisguidesstudents to use the medium chosen and the surface decoration (such as coloring through casting and coloring through colors as well). Methods of exhibiting their work are also amajorconcernofthiscourse.Finalassessmentwillbebasedonthecollectivegradingofinstructors,andevaluationsfromexternalreviewers.Theartworkswillbepartofapublicexhibitionaftergrading.

VART2143

VART2144

VART3145

VART3146

VAGP4140


127

VART4147 Sculpture Creative 6 90 hrs ---Thinking and Practice

Thissubjectenablesstudentstoindependentlyunderstandandcreatetheconditionsnecessary for successful production of three-dimensional art works. Students are guided on how to approach and select appropriate media of contemporary moulding and production technologies for three-dimensional art creations.

Elective Subjects Group C5 Ceramic I 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseenablesstudentstomasterseveralcreativemethodsusingbasicceramicmaterials. Teaching content includes thinking practices, artwork appreciation, exploration ofsketchesandclaydrafts,andsemestercreativeworks.

Ceramic II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseenablesstudentstocreatethree-dimensionalmodels.Teachingcontentincludes analysis of creative topics, technical practices such as throwing, moulding and slip casting, mould-making and semester creative works.

Ceramic III 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseaimstoenhancestudents’abilityinmanipulatingceramicmaterials,andtomastertheprinciplesofglazesasthebasisofmodernceramiccreation.Teachingcontentincludestheanalysisofmodernceramicstyles,glazingmaterialsandfeatures,glazetypesandingredients,glazemixingexperimentsandthecreationofsemesterwork.

Ceramic IV 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseaimstoenhancestudents’abilityinfiringceramicmaterialsandcoversthebasictheoryandmethodsoffiringceramics,thestructureandbasicoperationofelectrickilns,composingglazeswithrawmaterialsandfiringexperiments,andthecreationofsemester work.

VART2153

VART2154

VART3155

VART3136


128

Graduation Project 8 120 hrs ---(Ceramic)

Guidanceisprovidedforstudentstocompletetheirgraduationprojectinceramics.Thissubjectincludestopicdiscussion,gatheringrelevantinformation,compilationofprogress, and a visual diary of the students’ work of art in demonstrating their mastery oftheceramicmediumaspartoftheirgraduationproject.Finalassessmentwillbebased on the collective grading of instructors, and evaluations from external reviewers. Theartworkswillbepartofapublicexhibitionaftergrading.

Ceramic Creative 6 90 hrs ---Thinking and Practice

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithfurthercreativedevelopmentinordertocontributetowards the student’s graduation work. It includes topic research, data collection and topic discussions that translate to a progress of the student’s portfolio. Skill development willbethroughthepracticeandperformanceofthepotterykiln,composingglazesandexperimentsthroughsmallquickpotteryfiring,fastfiringblackpotteryandglazedpottery,andsemesterworkscreation.

VAGP4150

VART4157


129

Design and Advertising 7 49 hrs ---Application I

Thisisthefirstpartofanone-year-longcanbegroupprojectwillencouragestudentstogooutsideoftheschooltolookforanrealopportunitytostartadesignproject.Thisdesignprocesswillbenefitstudentsforgainingexperienceoftheactualdesignsituationwithallpossibleproblemsfromdesignconcepttoproduction.Thisclasswillfocusonfindingtheneedsoftheclientsandanalyzingthesuitablestrategyforthedesignsolution.Theresultswillbeinmediumsuitablefortheprojectinaccordancetoclients requirements.

Design and Advertising 7 105 hrs ---Application II

Thisgroupprojectisacontinuationfromtheprevioussemestermodule,whichrequiredstudents to follow the previously set strategy with clients and develop a distinctive strat-egyanddesigncampaign.Theprocesswillemphasizetheconceptdevelopment;layoutselection;clientliaison,budgetconsideration,research,etc.Thefinaldesignshouldbewell thought out and presented to real or hypothetical clients with a suitable medium in according to their requirement.

Business Knowledge 3 21 hrs ---

Anintroductorycoursetothebusinesssettingsinthedesignindustry,whichcovers:its role and nature of service in the overall economy; its value in commercial sales and transactions; corporate structure and business practice in a professional design house; marketing and service positioning in the market place; team work and personnel manage-mentinadesignfirm;andupdatedinformationonmarketdevelopmentsinMacauandthe Peral River Delta region.

SUPPLEMENTARY BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DESIGN (LD/LDN)

4th Year Subjects Course Credits Duration Pre-requisiteCode

AP401

AP402

BK401


130

Graduation Portfolio 1 45 hrs ---Review

Preparingaportfoliooftheworkdoneinschoolandsuitableforjobsinterview.Thisisabout the record of ideas, development and growth of student’s work. By applying training in portfolio review show how the student’s works are layouts, reviewed and selectedforjobsinterview.Finally,portfoliohavetoshowcommunicativecapabilitythat also represent students’ thinking, creative approach to design solution and understanding of design.

Graduation Show 3 45 hrs ---

A comprehensive student presentation will be held at the end of each academic year; studentsarerequiredtodesignawellthoughtoutthemerelatedtotheirresearchorfinalyearprojectandproduceadisplaywithinagivenspaceanddisplaymaterials.Studentsattheendofthetermwillalsoneedtopresenttheirselectedworksoftheirfinalyeartotheschool’sexternalexaminersforgraduation.This1-2weeklongexhibitionisoneofthemostsignificanteventsoftheschoolanditdrawsgreatattentionsoflocaldesigners,artists as well as employers from the design industry.

Internship 10 280 hrs ---

Studentsintheirfirstsemesteroftheirsenioryearwillberequiredtoparticipatein8weeklonginternshipprogramforgainingpracticaldesignexperienceintheirfields.Studentsaredividedintogroupsaccordingtotheirmajoringdisciplines,andthentheywillbeassignedtothelocaldesignstudiosandofficessuchasadvertisingagencies,designcompanies,governmentoffices,museums,mediaproductionstudiosforafulltimepractical training. During the period of the internship, senior academic advisors will visit the students and make interview and thorough inspections of their abilities and workingconditions.Participatingcompanywillalsoneedtocompleteawrittenreportfor the students at the end of this program. Students must prepare a full presentation of their works at the end of the semester.

3d Structural Design III 4 28 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducesstudentsthetechniqueofastorefrontdesign.Studiocourseconcept is presentation of a storefront design with focus on making models and modularsystems.Thesubjectisdividedinto2sessions.Inthefirstsession,studentswill learn the visual expression of storefront structural; a storefront design includes the window display, image design and lighting design. In the second session, students will be equipped with the knowledge of making storefront models. A storefront model includes the window display.

GP401

GS401

IT401

SD403


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3d Structural Design IV 4 60 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducesstudentsthetechniqueofanexhibitiondesign.Advancedstudiocourse concept is presentation of an exhibition design with focus on unit, booth design, structureandmodularsystems.Thesubjectisdividedinto2sessions.Inthefirstsession,students will be equipped with the knowledge of designing exhibition stands with space planningtechnique.Theexhibitionstandsincludefunctiondesign,imagedesignandlighting design. In the second session, students will learn the application of booth design, structure and modular systems.

Senior Design Project I 5 35 hrs ---

Thiscourseofindependentstudyinvolvesaselfinterestthatdevelopstotheorybaseddesignprojectforseniorstudents.Thisprojectincludesresearchbothinthevisualandtextualformat,presentationandtheresearchmethodsoffindingtheneedfordesigninanon-commercialrealm.Theprojectbeginswithatheorybaseddesignactivity,whichcould lead to a more academic research that will enhance student’s ability in full understanding of design applications and knowledge.

Senior Design Project II 5 75 hrs ---

ThesecondpartofthiscourseiscontinuationsoftheSeniorDesignProjectI.Studentsarerequired to conduct a in-depth textual and visual research of a designated area of interest fromtheprevioussemester.Thiscoursewillfocusonhowtoimprovestudent’sabilityintakingatopicanddevelopitintoadesignandresearchproject,whichcandemonstratethe importance of design with cultural, economical and communicational aspects.

SD404

SP401

SP402

Elective Subjects Group A Advertising and 5 35 hrs ---Graphic Design II

(Students are required to choose either Advertising and Graphic Design I, II, III or Web/Multimedia and Audio Video I, II, III in the second term of the third year programme).AdvancelevelofGraphicandAdvertisingDesign,projectsincludea series of advertising campaign both in print and digital media, TV commercial: concept and storyboard, detailed identity system design with full application and documentation, complete packaging design system. Strategy and management are required to be developed and carry forward by students to overcome design problems intheirpresentation.Someofthedesignprojectsinthissevenweeklongcoursewill be carried onto the next semester’s Advertising and Graphic Design III.

AG402


132

Elective Subjects Group B Advertising and 5 75 hrs ---Graphic Design III

(Students are required to choose either Advertising and Graphic Design I, II, III and Web/Multimedia and Audio Video I, II, III in the second term of the third year programme ) ThiscourseisthecontinuationofAdvertisingandGraphicDesignII,itaimsfortheprofessionallevelinapplicationofGraphicandAdvertisingDesign.Theclasswillinitiateanindividualorgroupprojectindevelopingacohesivegraphicdesignandadvertisingdesignprojects,includinginformationorexhibitiondesignwithcomplexapplications, full detailed book design and large scaled outdoor advertising campaign. Thiscoursewillalsoemphasizetheprocessandmanagementofboththecreativeandproduction schedule.

Web/Multimedia and 5 75 hrs ---Audio VIdeo III

(Students are required to choose either Advertising and Graphic Design I, II, III and Web /Multimedia and Audio Video I, II, III in the second term of the third year programme).Thecoursewilladdressonthecreativeuseofintegrationbetweenvariousskills and studies of Web, Av and 3d animation. Focus will be on how tactically in incorporatedthoseskillstobestreflectthecontent.Theoryincombiningcontentstrategyandtechnicalexpertisewillbereviewedfortheobjectiveinbusiness,creativeand documentary enhancement. Topics include: 3D, Web and AV integration, technical skills, motion theory, and interface design.

AG403

MA403

MA402 Web/Multimedia and 5 35 hrs ---Audio VIdeo II

(Students are required to choose either Advertising and Graphic Design I, II, III or Web/Multimedia and Audio Video I, II, III in the second term of the third year programme).Thecoursewilladdressonthesubjectofincorporated3Dobjectintoanimation.Skillsinrealizationstoanimatedsequenceswillbetaught;ObjectPathmovement,Cameramovementandtimingcontrol.ReviewinSpecialeffecttechniquein3Dsoftwarewillbetaughttoenhancedfilmandanimationseffect.AuthorwareofLightwaveandAfterEffectswillbeused.


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Printing 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjectisthecontinuationofthebasicsofsketching,watercolorandoilpainting.Thiscoverareasismainlywesterncolorpainting,emphasizesdevelopingstudents’abilitiesinexpressingemotion.Thecontentincludesimpressionism,introductionofmodernpaintingschools,basicskillpractices,expressingcharacterandfigurebywesternpaintingtechnique.Thisprovidesasoundfoundationforgraduationprojectsuchasthinkingandexploringthetopicanditemsincludedinit.Thefinalresultisdeterminedby the collective assessment of all lecturers in this faculty.

Art Work Appreciation 2 30 hrs ---and Critique I

Theaimofthecourseisenablestudentstounderstandmoreabouttherelationshipbetween social cultural activities and creation through various kinds of arts work and content analysis. Moreover, the course aims to improve the students’ abilities in personal creationsandCriticism.ThecontentofthecourseincludeIntroductionofSocialHistoryCulture, Introduction of Psychology of Arts, Arts Review and Analysis, Writing Sills for CriticismReport,CriticismandReportofArtsWork.Throughexaminingtherelationshipbetween various arts media and arts creation, it enables students to develop the cultural visioninpersonalcreation.ThecontentofthecourseincludesCriticismofliteratureandmusic,theinteractionofliteratureandartscreationandsomespecificworkCriticismandreview.Theteachingmethodsaretheme-based,lectureanddiscussion.Gradingmethod:criticalreviewreportandfinalprojectassessment.

SUPPLEMENTARY BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL ART(EDUCATION) (LVENC)

4th Year Subjects Course Credits Duration Pre-requisiteCode

CART465

TART401


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Art Work Appreciation 2 30 hrs ---and Critique II

Theaimofthecourseisenablestudentstounderstandmoreabouttherelationshipbetween social cultural activities and creation through various kinds of arts work and content analysis. Moreover, the course aims to improve the students’ abilities in personal creationsandCriticism.ThecontentofthecourseincludeIntroductionofSocialHistoryCulture, Introduction of Psychology of Arts, Arts Review and Analysis, Writing Sills for CriticismReport,CriticismandReportofArtsWork.Throughexaminingtherelationshipbetween various arts media and arts creation, it enables students to develop the cultural visioninpersonalcreation.ThecontentofthecourseincludesCriticismofliteratureandmusic,theinteractionofliteratureandartscreationandsomespecificworkCriticismandreview.Theteachingmethodsaretheme-based,lectureanddiscussion.Gradingmethod:criticalreviewreportandfinalprojectassessment.


Throughteachingandpractice,itenablesstudentshaveabasicunderstandingofchoosing topic, materials, argumentation, structure, vocabulary and the style required in writing a thesis. With this preliminary knowledge in research method and normal criteria, students can make choice of the structure of professional thesis and hence build up the basic skills in writing.

Educational Sociology 2 30 hrs ---

soastostudyandanalyzetherelationshipbetweenindividual,education,societypolitics,economicsandculture.Thecontentincludessocialization,socialrankingandopportunities of receiving education etc, in which students’ critical thinking to education is improved. Students have a more throughout understanding to education professionalism, organizationofschool,educationreformandthesocialchangesinMacaoatpresentage.

Special Topic in Arts I 2 30 hrs ---

ThecoursemainlyinvitessomelocalprofessorsorvisitingprofessorsfromArtsSchoolsof other countries to lecture, teach each professionalism or other multi-artistic source anddifferentstyleofartscreation.Theobjectiveistoempowerstudents’understandingand practices to contemporary arts through workshops. Students are fostered to have a wider vision to the development of contemporary arts. Grading method : Continuous assessmentofassignmentsandfinalprojectassessment.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythe collective assessment of all lecturers from respective media in this faculty.

TART402

TART411

TART421

TART431


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Special Topic in Arts II 2 30 hrs ---ThecoursemainlyinvitessomelocalprofessorsorvisitingprofessorsfromArtsSchoolsof other countries to lecture, teach each professionalism or other multi-artistic source anddifferentstyleofartscreation.Theobjectiveistoempowerstudents’understandingand practices to contemporary arts through workshops. Students are fostered to have a wider vision to the development of contemporary arts. Grading method : Continuous assessmentofassignmentsandfinalprojectassessment.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythe collective assessment of all lecturers from respective media in this faculty.

Seminar On 1 15 hrs ---Arts Education

Throughthespecialartisticeducationists’sharingabouttheirteachingexperienceandgroupdiscussion,itchangesthemethodofvisualartseducation.Thesubjectamistostudydifferenttopicsinthecontemporaryvisualartseducation.

Thesis 3 45 hrs ---

BasedonThesisWritingSkills,thiscoursewillguideeverystudentinchoosingthesuitable topic and conducting the writing practice. As a result, students will be able to finishtheBAthesisthatmeetstherequiredstandards.Topicinclude:Specialtopicselected by students.

SpecializationsubjectI

SpecializationsubjectII

Elective I

TART432

TART441

TART451

Specialization Subjects :

Creative Printmaking 3 45 hrs ---

Thecourseaimstoprovidestudentswithfurtherguidanceforpersonalcreationschemein order to match with the graduation work. It includes topic discussion and gathering data. In terms of skill development, practicing operation of printmaking equipment in deep, integrating and exploring the creation of printmaking media and experiment etcarealsoincluded.Gradingmethodsaredrafts,visualdairy,creationandexploredepthandthevisualeffectofthemasterpiece.Thefinalassignmentisthecreationofprintmakingandstudyonthegraduationworketc.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythe collective assessment of all lecturers in this faculty.

CART461


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Elective Subjects :

Graduation Project 4 60 hrs ---(Printmaking)

Thesubjectemphasizestheexplorationofintegratedprintmakingmedium.Theobjectivesistoguidestudentstofinishtheirgraduationprojectscheme,whichincludestopicdiscussion, information gathering, creating the rate of process, visual dairy, printmaking creation,guidanceforskilldevelopmentandmastertherateofprogressetc.Thefinalresult is through the collective assessment of all lecturer and experts outside school.

GART471

CART462

CART463

CART464

Creative Chinese Painting 3 45 hrs ---

ThecontentofthecourseistolearnthetraditionalChinesePaintingthroughstudyingthe elite traditional Chinese Painting and the masterpiece of contemporary painters, whichcombinesthedifferentstyleofChinesePainting,imitationofreferencestyleandcharacter. Students are expected to master the foundation of Chinese Panting Creation. In order to provide a sound foundation for the graduation work, students can master the skill of using brushstroke to describe the image for characters.

Creative Sculpture 3 45 hrs ---

Theobjectiveofthiscourseisforthestudentstolearnthetraditionalsculpture,datacollectionofsculpturecreation,makingthree-dimensionaldraftsorplanediagram,selectingandenlargingtheworkafterwards.Itaimstoenhancestudents’modelingabilities in making clay and gypsum sculpture. Professors remake gypsum model from clay. Students are given guidance on the way using gypsum to copy sculpture mold and to makehollowglasssteelresource.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythecollectiveassessment of all lecturers in this faculty.

Creative Ceramics 3 45 hrs ---

Theobjectiveistofitinwiththegraduationworkandprovidefurtherguidancefortheindividual creation plan, including the topic discussion, data gathering, planning the rate of progress and visual dairy. For skill development, students are expected to master the operationofheatinguppotterystove,makingupglazesandexperiment,techniqueofcastingandproductionofpotterytools.Gradingmethod:continuousassessmentofassignmentsincludingordinarydrafts,qualityofthree-dimensionaldrafts,creationandthedeptofexploration,graduationassignmentsubmittedattheendofthesemester.Thefinalresultisdeterminedbythecollectiveassessmentofalllecturersinthisfaculty.


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GART472

GART473

GART474

GART475

Graduation Project 4 60 hrs ---(Chinese Printing)

ThesubjectistoguidestudentstolearntheelitecharacterpaintingsofChinesePaintingand use them as reference. Introducing how the painters use Chinese Paintings to express life through observation and experience in their life. To encourage students master the technique of using brushstroke and ink; discovering the topics through real life and masteringthewaytocreateChinesePaintingtofinishthegraduationproject.

Graduation Project 4 60 hrs ---(Sculpture)

Thecontentofthesubjectistoguidestudentsstartingtheir3-Dsculptureastheirgraduationproject,choosingthe3-Dsculpturemedium(such as gypsum, stone carving, woodcarving casting copper, soldering metal etc)anditseffectonthework.Guidingstudents to use the medium chosen and the surface decoration (such as coloring through casting and coloring through colors as well ) and the ways to exhibit their work are also themajorconcernofthiscourse.

Graduation Project 4 60 hrs ---(Ceramics)

Thesubjectobjectiveistoguidestudentsfinishingtheirgraduationprojectscheme,whichincludes topic discussion, information gathering, writing the rate of progress, visual dairy, guidanceforpotterymakingandmasteringtherateofprogressetc.Thefinalresultisthrough the collective assessment of all lecturer and experts outside school.

Graduation Project 4 60 hrs ---(Printing )

Throughemphasizingtheexplorationofothermedium,thesubjectaimstodevelopstudents’visualexperienceandexpressinglanguage.Thecontentincludes:theoryof painting abstract expression, exploring and studying of medium, integrated expressing practice,individualprojectschemeetc.Thefinalresultisthroughthecollectiveassessment of all lecturer and experts outside school.

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