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

162FINE1007.Introduction to photography theory and practice (6 credits)(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.)This course aims to introduce students to principles of contemporary photography theory and a criticalpractice of the photographic medium. In addition to the teaching of basic photographic techniques, thecourse will also discuss how we can assess photographs with critical tools such as aesthetics andcultural theories.Assessment: 100% coursework.SECOND YEAR LEVELFINE2001History of the art of Europe (6 credits)This course is open only to students who have not taken FINE1001 and who intend to major in Fine Arts.See the entry under FINE1001 for general course description. The coursework will differ from that ofFINE1001 and will be commensurate with the ability and experience of second-year students.Assessment : 50% coursework, 50% examination.FINE2002History of the art of China (6 credits)This course is open only to students who have not taken FINE1004 and who intend to major in Fine Arts.See the entry under FINE1004 for general course description. The coursework will differ from that ofFINE1004 and will be commensurate with the ability and experience of second-year students.Assessment : 50% coursework, 50% examination.SECOND AND THIRD YEARS LEVELSThe following courses are open to both second and third year students. Prerequisites, if required, arestated in the course descriptions. If staffing arrangements permit, the following courses will be offered:FINE2003.Early Chinese painting (Warring States to Southern Song) (6 credits)This course will cover the history of Chinese painting from the Warring States to Southern Song dynasty.With an emphasis on methodology and connoisseurship, it will explore the transformation of forms ofexpression and styles of periods and individuals, as well as ideological and social factors behind thechanges. The relationship of Chinese painting theory to Chinese philosophy, aesthetics, and literaturewill also be discussed.Assessment: 100% coursework.Prerequisite: FINE1004.FINE2004.Later Chinese painting (Yuan to Qing) (6 credits)This course will cover the history of Chinese painting from the Yuan to Qing dynasty. With an emphasison methodology and connoisseurship, it will explore the transformation of forms of expression andstyles of periods and individuals, as well as ideological and social factors behind the changes. Therelationship of Chinese painting theory to Chinese philosophy, aesthetics, and literature will also bediscussed.Assessment: 100% coursework.Prerequisite: FINE1004.