China 2010
- Introduction
- Summary Facts
- Courses
- Travel Arrangements
- Tentative Itinerary
- Student Eligibility
- Faculty Leadership
Introduction
The 2010 study abroad program to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will be conducted May 18 – June 17 and will provide about 20 ASU undergraduate students an opportunity to study the visual art and culture of one of the world’s oldest, enduring and rapidly developing modern-day civilizations.
The program consists of four interrelated courses of study: two seminar-based courses and two studio-based courses. Students will be introduced to the history, culture and philosophical foundations of traditional Chinese civilization and, by contrast, will explore contemporary trends and movements in the visual arts and culture that are currently developing in major urban centers.
In fulfilling the objectives of the program, students will travel extensively throughout the PRC and will be exposed to some of China’s most important cultural treasures, monuments and cultural centers.
Summary Facts
- Summer Session I
- Travel Dates: May 18 – June 17, 2010
- Six hours of undergraduate credit
- Application deadline: Nov. 20, 2009
Courses
ISTD 3381: Chinese Art - A Historical and Cultural Survey. An examination of Chinese art and culture from pre-history to the modern era, with special emphasis on understanding the visual arts in context of the history, philosophy, literature and religion of Chinese civilization. Instructor: Randy Hall, MFA.
ISTD 3381: Exploring the International Art World. A study of the international art world as it has developed in the People’s Republic of China. Particular emphasis will be given to exploring traditional approaches to the exhibition and market of the visual arts in China and contrasting this experience with emerging contemporary trends and global venues. This course will include visits to galleries, museums, art institutes, art centers and artist studios. Instructor: Ben Sum, MFA.
ISTD 3381: Contemporary Artists Books and Journals. A studio-based research course exploring tools, media and techniques for creating contemporary artist books and travel journals. Students will create original “artists books” in response to their travels in China and prepare them for public exhibition. Instructor: Randy Hall, MFA.
ISTD 3381: Chinese Painting and Calligraphy. A studio-based research course exploring the tools, media and techniques for creating traditional and contemporary Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Students will create original works of art and prepare them for public exhibition. Selected material will be presented and demonstrated by faculty members at Beijing Language and Culture University. Instructor: Ben Sum, MFA.
Travel Arrangements
Students will be extensively briefed regarding travel arrangements prior to departure and schedules with addresses and telephone numbers will be given to each participant. All travel arrangements will be made by the program directors and approved by the university.
All program participants must have adequate health and accident insurance coverage in case of emergencies or other medical needs. Students will be required to obtain International Student Identification Cards that will provide medical, death and discount benefits. Participants must provide the directors with a copy of the policy number and company name of their insurance policy.
Tentative Itinerary
Hong Kong – Three days
- Hong Kong Museum of Art
- Cattle Depot Art Center
- Hong Kong Chinese University Art Department
- Architecture Walk-HK Central District
- SoHo Central
- Victory Harbor/Peak
- Tai O Fishing Village
- Cheung Chau Island
- Wong Tai Sin Temple
- Sha Tin Che Kung Temple
- Temple Street
Xian – Five days
- Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
- Xian Art Academy
- Art District
- City Wall
- Forest of Stone
- Qianling Mausoleum
- Famen Temple Pagoda and Museum
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Wah Mountain (optional)
Wudang Mountain – Two days
- Golden Peak
- Gold Palace
- Taizi Peak
- Nanyan Palace
- Zixiao Palace
Dunhuang (Silk Road) – Three days
- Mogao Caves - sculptures and wall paintings
- Mingsha Mountain
- Moon-Shape Lake
- Great Wall at Yumen Pass
- Yang Guan Ancient Weapon Museum
Beijing – Seven days
- Beijing Language and Culture University – art workshops and lectures
- Beijing Art Museum
- Art Space 798
- Beijing Art Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- 2008 Beijing Olympics Sites
- Great Wall at Badaling
- Ming Tomb
- Summer Palace
- Night Market
- Hutong Tour
- Lama Temple
- Panda Zoo (optional)
Jingdezhen – Two days
- International Ceramics Institute
- Porcelain Museum
- Porcelain Factory
- Yaoli Waterfalls
Shenzhen – Half-day
- City Tour
- Night Market
Student Eligibility
Undergraduate Students:
- Must be a full-time ASU student for two consecutive semesters at time of application
- Must have completed 30 hours of course work at time of application
- Must have cumulative GPA of 2.75
Faculty Leadership
The program will be co-directed by Mr. Ben Sum and Mr. Ralph Randall (Randy) Hall, both assistant professors of art in ASU’s Department of Art and Music.
Both co-directors have experience leading student groups within the domestic United States and, by summer 2010, will have augmented this experience through participation in the Center for International Studies’ Study Abroad Mentors Program. In this regard, Mr. Sum participated in the fall 2009 study abroad program to the People’s Republic of China. Mr. Hall participated in the spring 2009 study abroad program to Edinburgh, Scotland.
