Chinese Calligraphy
UndergraduateUNE-CHIN2112025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Chinese Calligraphy
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a depth of understanding of a major Chinese art form;
- demonstrate a depth of understanding of the structure of Chinese writing; and
- apply knowledge and technical skills of the basic brush work and styles of Chinese calligraphy.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
The art of Chinese calligraphy is highly respected. This subject is open to students learning Chinese, to those of Chinese heritage, and also to those who have no knowledge of the language but are attracted to Chinese calligraphy. Learning calligraphy is especially useful for you if you are a student of Chinese language and culture. You will learn more about the structure of the language and the way that Chinese language speakers think when you understand the fundamentals that underpin the order of their brush strokes. Lectures cover materials, basic brush skills, styles, and the history of Chinese calligraphy. The subject culminates in an exhibition of your work.
Assessments 1 to 6: Assessments submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 7 Final Calligraphy contribution: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3.- Assessment 1 - Assessments are submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters (10%)
- Assessment 2 - Assessments are submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters (10%)
- Assessment 3 - Assessments are submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters (10%)
- Assessment 4 - Assessments are submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters (10%)
- Assessment 5 - Assessments are submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters (20%)
- Assessment 6 - Assessments are submitted fortnightly, on Ou Style basic strokes and relevant characters (20%)
- Assessment 7 - Final Calligraphy contribution (20%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP