ESOPExchange Students from Overseas Program
ART300LF(芸術学 / Art studies 300)ESOP:日本のビジュアルアート表現Visual Arts in Japan
Kumiko KATO
授業コードなどClass code etc
学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | ESOPExchange Students from Overseas Program |
添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
年度Year | 2023 |
授業コードClass code | A8507 |
旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
旧科目名Previous Class title | |
開講時期Term | 春学期授業/Spring |
曜日・時限Day/Period | 水5/Wed.5 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
教室名称Classroom name | S603 |
配当年次Grade | |
単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
備考(履修条件等)Notes | |
実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
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ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
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千代田コンソ単位互換提供(他大学向け)Chiyoda Campus Consortium |
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授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか)Outline and objectives
This course aims to explore visual arts in Japan and its development, focusing on traditional, modern and contemporary visual art movements, while providing students with a general understanding of the history of Japanese art.
We will look through different forms of art media to explore how Japanese visual art and its aesthetics have been shaped, and how it influences Japanese life and perspectives today. Focusing on “art appreciation” practice, students are expected to develop an observational approach and gain a deeper understanding of Japan and its culture by the end of the course.
到達目標Goal
The course aims to nurture a critical eye for the visual arts in Japan through lectures, while referring to correlated art movements as well as the historical background of the arts in Japan.
By the end of the course, students will:
-be acquainted with various forms of Japanese visual art, gaining insights into the historical development of arts in Japan.
-possess a deeper understanding of visual expression, cultural concepts and aesthetics of today.
-learn how to “observe” and understand art through art appreciation exercises.
-comprehend and apply standard terminology within the study of Japanese art.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )
To develop student understanding of visual arts in Japan, and to give students the opportunity to share individual cultural backgrounds, the class focuses on in-class lectures, art appreciation session and discussions, with associated readings, videos, and guest lectures.
Students are expected to actively engage in discussions.
Main assignments include:
-weekly journal entries about the topics covered that day
-mid-term report covering topics discussed in the first half of the course. Details will be announced during the course.
-final presentation to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and interests in key concepts based on what they have learned through lectures and discussions. Students are to make a short presentation as their final report on a topic of their choosing – subject to instructor approval – that relates to materials covered in the course. The presentation style will be announced during the course.
The feedback will be provided to the student via Hoppii grading system as grading scores. The instructor will provide the feedback session during the class, or one-to-one advice individually to give actionable recommendations for improvement according to the needs.
アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画Schedule
授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face
※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。
1.[オンライン/online]:Introduction
Introducing the course and expectations
2.[対面/face to face]:Eyes Towards Nature
Looking into abstracts and symbols
3.[対面/face to face]:Buddhism and Art in Japan
Exploring the influence of religious beliefs
4.[対面/face to face]:What Makes It “Japanese”?
Art of storytelling and its tradition
5.[対面/face to face]:Realism
Observing humanity in art
6.[対面/face to face]:Transience and Imperfection
wabi sabi in art
7.[対面/face to face]:Power of People
Media and mass art
8.[対面/face to face]:Guest Lecture
Aesthetic of beauty in forms and patterns
*The guest lecturer and date are subject to change
9.[対面/face to face]:Influence of Foreign Cultures
New waves of art movements
10.[対面/face to face]:Showcasing “Powers”
Exploring propaganda in art
11.[対面/face to face]:How to present visual art
Museum and art gallery innovations
12.[対面/face to face]:Research and Strategy
Discussion and review of work-in-progress for the final presentation with the guest lecture, giving advice for how to develop creative ideas.
13.[対面/face to face]:Final Presentation
Giving presentation
14.[対面/face to face]:Review & The Role of Visual Art in Our Society
Presentation feedback session/Diverse art expressions
授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等)Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
*Students are required to pre-read assigned material and come prepared to discuss the content at each lecture. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
*Every week, students are required to submit a short journal entry related to the topic covered in each lecture. Students are also expected to bring or collect materials that relate to the topic to be covered in each lecture. Mutual feedback for your assignment and activity will be discussed at the beginning of each class.
*Also, students are expected to visit museums and galleries as much as possible.
テキスト(教科書)Textbooks
Course materials will be provided both during the class and on HOPPII.
参考書References
Recommended Readings:
While not compulsory, students are encouraged to read the following books:
1)Hideki Nakazawa. Art History: JAPAN 1945-2014. Art Diver, 2014
2)Doryun Chong. From Postwar to Postmodern: Art in Japan 1945-1989:Primary Documents (MoMa Primary Documents). Duke University Press, 2012
3)Joan Stanley-Baker. Japanese Art (World of Art). Thames & Hudson, 2014
4)J. Thomas Rimer, Toshiko McCallum. Since Meiji: Perspectives on the Japanese Visual Arts. 1868-2000. Univ of Hawaii Pr, 2011
5)Mason, Penelope E., and Donald Dinwiddie. History of Japanese Art. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005
Other Online Resources:
-Japanese Art
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_art#Miyabi
-Google Arts and Culture: Made in Japan
https://artsandculture.google.com/project/made-in-japan
-Japanese Art Metropolitan Museum of Art
https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/discovering-japanese-art
-Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture collection
https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt500023mk/
-Students are also expected to follow Japanese news. Some useful links are:
https://mainichi.jp/english/
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/
https://japantoday.com/
https://the-japan-news.com/
Students are welcome to share other media outlets in class.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Participation and Attendance 30%
Weekly Journal 20%
Mid-term Report 20%
Final Presentation 30%
*Grading criteria are subject to change in accordance with the number of registered students.
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
*This is not an art and craft course, and does not provide lessons to develop practical skills for drawing, design, etc: therefore, individual creative skill is not subject to assessment.
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
*Handouts will be prepared for each class. All assignments must be submitted through the online platform and students are recommended to bring a laptop if available.
*For the final presentation, students are required to submit a short presentation. (presentation style will be announced during the class.)
その他の重要事項Others
*HOPPII will be the main platform used to share class information, materials, reports, etc. Other platforms may also be used for convenience and according to need.
*The date for the guest lecture is subject to change depending on the guest’s availability.
*The instructor taught the same class in 2022 and has 10 years of experience in translation and interpretation in the field of arts and culture, and will teach the knowledge of how to appreciate art that the instructor has developed as an artist.