Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong

169THIRD YEAR LEVELThe following courses are open only to third year students and will be taught in a seminar format exceptfor FINE3005 and FINE3007.FINE3001.Perspectives and methodology in Chinese and Japanese art (6 credits)This course will focus on art historical methodology and strategies in the fields of Chinese and Japaneseart. Students will prepare a seminar paper drawing on knowledge of a certain area, but will further beencouraged to demonstrate a critical approach to broader methodological and theoretical issues.Assessment: 100% coursework.Prerequisite: Fine Arts majors, or by special permission of the instructors.FINE3003.Museum studies workshop (6 credits)This course aims to give students an introduction to the principles and practises of working in an artmuseum. The course will be conducted at the University Museum and Art Gallery, and students will begiven the opportunity to develop curatorial skills by completing projects relating to an art exhibition orother curatorial work. Students majoring in Fine Arts will be given first preference, but other third yearstudents fulfilling the prerequisite may apply.Assessment: 100% coursework.Prerequisite: FINE1004 for non-majors.FINE3004.Museum studies internship (6 credits)This course allows students to work with senior members of the staff of the University Museum and ArtGallery on a project relating to a current exhibition or the museum's permanent collection. The coursewill further develop the skills taught in FINE3003.Assessment: 100% coursework.Prerequisite: FINE3003.FINE3005.Dissertation on special topic (12 credits)Students with a focus of interest and the approval of a teacher may undertake independent study toproduce a paper of some ambition under the supervision of a teacher.Assessment: 100% coursework.FINE3006.Art history methodology workshop (6 credits)This course is taught in the form of seminars. It requires active participation from students, and isintended for those in their third year who have already engaged seriously with art history during theirprevious study. It aims to deepen students' understanding of the methods used by art historians byintroducing various debates about interpretation. Students are expected to write a paper concerning anarea of art history or visual culture of their own choice, in which they demonstrate their sensitivity toquestions of method.Assessment: 100% coursework.Prerequisite: Students should normally have taken at least one Fine Arts course in their first year, and atleast two Fine Arts courses (in any subject area) in their second year.