Course Outline (Choose 1 out of 2 lectures)

Lecture Series 1：：：：Fundamentals of Chinese Calligraphy

• An Introduction into Chinese Calligraphy

• The benefit of practicing Chinese Calligraphy（meditative, cultivating disciplined, and relaxing）• How Chinese Characters were formed

• Writing styles of Chinese characters and calligraphy history of Chinese calligraphy

• Basic writing materials – “Four Treasures of Study”

• Technique of handling and controlling of the brush

• Eight basic brushstrokes principles using the word ‘yong’

• Fundamental rules and changes of brushstrokes movement

• Five golden rules of brushstroke sequences

• Structure of characters

• Build up collection of Chinese words, starting with simple structures of characters and workingup to more complicated compositions

This course aims to practise writing beautiful Chinese Characters (Hanzi) and have a betterunderstanding of Chinese Culture.

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Course Objectives

• To provide a comprehensive introduction to Chinese Calligraphy.(including its historical development, basic skills and hands-on experience)

• To provide participants appropriate guidance on Calligraphy based on individual preferences and abilities.

Target AudienceAnyone with the interest in, and an appreciation ofChinese Calligraphy and modern art.

Date 16 May 2017 – 15 August 2017 (Every Tuesday)

Time 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Language Medium Chinese and English

Course Fee S$385.20*/ 12 Lessons Material Fee S$40*

Venue

Confucius Institute, NTU

11 Slim Barracks Rise, NTU@one-north, Executive Centre #08-01 (near Buona Vista MRT Station) Singapore 138664

Lecture Series 2 ：：：：Learning the exemplary works of ancient masters

• An introduction to the calligraphic basic skill by practicing exemplary works of famouscalligraphers

• How to choose a good version of copybook (Stone rubbing templates)

• Comparison of the exemplary works of 4 famous calligraphers and in-depth study into the

unique characteristics of their works

• How to appreciate the exemplary works of the reputed calligraphers and imitating their styles

• Comparison of the exemplary works of 4 famous calligraphers and in-depth study into the

unique characteristics of their works

• How to appreciate the exemplary works of various famous calligraphers, namely

Liu Gongquan , Yan Zhengqing and Zhao Mengfu

• Practising writing the same words in different styles

• Understanding different formats of Chinese Calligraphic Works

• Layout arrangements

• How to create beautiful brush lettering and Artwork

• Inscriptions or sign off the artwork

• Special efforts on calligraphy

Course Instructor: Mr Chew Ho Son

6779 78596592 7513 / 6514 1397 cifp@ntu.edu.sg

www.ci.ntu.edu.sg ConfuciusInstituteNTU/

Information is correct as at 16 March 2017. CI-NTU reserves the right to amend without prior notice.

* Price stated is inclusive of 7% GST

• Chew Ho Son, former Divisional Director of Finance, NTU. He received his Professional calligraphy

training at Tsing Hua University in Beijing. He has been sharing his passion for the Chinese Culture

and Calligraphy thru teaching at various communities.

• Chinese calligraphy has always been Mr. Chew’s interest and he has practiced Chinese calligraphy

since young. He is good at regular (Kaishu style, e.g. Liu Gongquan) and running (walking/running

styles, e.g. Wang Xizhi, Zhao Mengfu and Dong Qichang) scripts.

• Since 1995, he had taken part in various Chinese Calligraphy Competitions in many countries

including Singapore, China and France. His works have been recognized as outstanding and were

used for exhibitions in China, Canada, Paris, Brazil, Japan and many others countries.

• 10% off course

fe e for NTU

staff/student and

group of 3 pax or

more .

• 50% NSA subsidy

for Singaporean

senior citizen.

(aged 50 years

and above)

(excluding 7%

GST)