Flower-and-Bird Line Copying, Song Flower-and-Bird Copying, Freehand Copying, Mixed Meticulous-Freehand Painting, Bird Live Sketching, Field Practice, Creation.
•Song Flower-and-Bird Copying
This course cultivates students' sensitivity to linework and mastery of expressive qualities in Song-dynasty meticulous flower-and-bird painting, while building proficiency in large-format artwork creation. The course balances practice and theory, unpacking key Song-dynasty (960-1279) painting theories to enhance aesthetic judgment and comprehensive artistic command.
Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Course Link: https://gmjk.caa.edu.cn/detail/JK04
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•Freehand Copying
A core course in flower-and-bird painting, Freehand Copying is organized around three styles: boneless (also known as "mogu"), mixed meticulous -freehand ("jiangongdaixie") and large freehand ("daxieyi"). Brush and ink training teaches fluid ink diffusion and free expressive charm, enabling students to capture both form and spirit in flower-and-bird compositions.
Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Course Link: https://gmjk.caa.edu.cn/detail/JK34
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• Field Practice
An off-campus extension course connecting classroom learning with real-world experience. Students conduct sketching tours, cultural surveys and local art outreach to collect creative materials, refine techniques and advance both professional and cultural literacy.
Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Course Link: https://gmjk.caa.edu.cn/detail/JK03
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•Creation
The capstone graduation course that evaluates students' professional development and the effectiveness of academic training. Students produce thematic artworks that demonstrate solid classical skills while developing unique personal visual language. Works reflect contemporary spirits with original, positive artistic concepts unifying technical mastery and humanistic insight.
Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
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