Program Overview

Program Overview

The program, titled "&A" (Communication Art and Design A), is a 1.0-unit course offered to students from the 1st to 5th year, with classes held during the spring semester.

Course Objectives and Themes

The course aims to provide an overview of contemporary art, visual design, ceramics, woodworking, and composition, clarifying the positioning of each field. The course objectives include understanding the nature of communication in art and design and acquiring the necessary perspectives for effective expression.

Course Format and Schedule

The course is conducted online (on-demand type) and consists of lectures, with occasional simple workshops. The course schedule includes:

• Week 1: Guidance
• Week 2: Contemporary materialistic sculpture 1 - Artistic sculpture
• Week 3: Contemporary materialistic sculpture 2 - Ceramics
• Week 4: Community cooperation in regional design
• Week 5: Social technology for town development
• Week 6: Town development through citizen participation
• Week 7: Visual communication design
• Week 8: Composition
• Week 9: Comprehensive sculpture
• Week 10: The world of special sculpture

Prerequisites and Eligibility

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Assessment and Evaluation

Student attendance is confirmed through the submission of reports and small assignments for each class. The final grade is evaluated based on the total points of the small assignments submitted for each class.

Learning Time Allocation and Method

The course consists of 15 hours of classes, with an additional 30 hours of self-study required outside of class. Students are expected to preview the next class's content, review and deepen their understanding of the introduced topics, and conduct further research on related topics.

Teaching Materials and References

No textbooks are used for this course. Reference materials and handouts are provided as needed during classes.

Relationship to Degree Programs and Competencies

This course is related to the master's and doctoral degree programs, focusing on competencies such as knowledge utilization, management abilities, and communication skills.

Keywords

Contemporary art, visual design, crafts, ceramics, woodworking, composition, environmental design.

Other Notes

The course may involve changes in teaching staff or schedule with Communication Art and Design B. There are no teaching fellows or teaching assistants assigned to this course.