UCLA Extension Visual Arts
WINTER 2024 ART X430 Chinese Brush Painting
Jan 10, 2024 - Mar 20, 2024 (11-weeks DCA Elective)
Wednesday 7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
In-person (at UCLAx Lindbrook Center)
Mayee's comprehensive 11-week, 4-unit course offers an in-depth exploration into the theory, materials, techniques, skills, and subjects of Chinese Brush Painting through lectures, demonstrations, discussion, and step-by-step studio instruction. UCLAx Design Communication Arts Elective.
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Winter 2024 Lesson Plan
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate general knowledge, preparation, and proper use of Chinese Brush Painting materials including various types of brushes and rice papers; traditional Chinese inks, mineral colors, and western watercolors.
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Demonstrate beginning skills to deliver brush strokes with fluidity, dexterity, and spontaneity including proper brush handling, sequence, and execution of strokes.
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Apply Chinese Brush Painting techniques to produce finished compositions including floral, creatures, and landscape subjects.
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Apply key principles of design and composition to produce original images.