Thank you for your interest
in my Chinese brush painting correspondence course. Here are the
guidelines and terms and conditions. Please fill out the application
form below and any questions you may have. and
we will be contact you.
GENERAL COURSE GUIDELINES
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of James Tan’s
correspondence courses is to raise the general understanding and
standards of Chinese brush painting and to promote and further develop
Chinese culture.
COVERAGE:
Classes will be conducted by
mail and email in a step-by-step tutorial fashion designed to increase
students’ skill and interest in the art of Chinese brush painting.
Major topics include:
1. Both traditional and Lingnan schools of Chinese brush painting
techniques.
2. Fundamental theories underlying Chinese brush painting to include
proper use of brush, proper use of ink and color, and the techniques of
copying and imitating and composition.
3. Subjects: flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, vegetables, insects
and fish.
CLASSES:
Classes will be conducted by
correspondence, using Chinese painting samples provided by the
instructor. Students will enroll in an initial 3-month period of
instruction, and, if so desired, may extend in monthly increments
thereafter, giving 30 days notice to insure continuity.
PROCEDURES:
Upon receipt of registration
and payment, the instructor will forward the student’s homework for the
first 1 1/2 months: Total
of 9paintings
sample
will be send to the student.
(P.S. 6 paintings sample each month,
3 small and 3 medium)and
how to do your home work by tape or CD. At the end of the
first month, the student will return the first 6 paintings, together
with [1] the work the student has done and [2] questions for the
instructor. Upon receipt,.
The
instructor will [1] correct the student’s work, [2] address the
student’s questions and [3] forward the next set of 6 paintings
sample and CD or tape. If the student elects to continue beyond
the initial 3 month period, the student will notify the instructor by
the end of the second month and (upon receipt of payment) an additional
6 sample paintings will be provided. This procedure will continue as
long as the student is enrolled. If the student decides to terminate,
all sample paintings will be returned to the instructor.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TUITION: US$360
for the first three months of enrollment and US$120
for each month thereafter, payable by check or money order or by a Pay
Pal account.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:
Students must provide their
own painting equipment and supplies. Upon request, the instructor will
provide a list of needed supplies and a list of suppliers.
LENDING OF INSTRUCTOR’S
CHINESE PAINTING SAMPLES:
The instructor’s Chinese painting samples
will be sent to the student in a cardboard mailing tube provided by
the instructor.
To minimize the possibility of damage, the
samples must not be removed from the sealed plastic envelopes UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The student shall use the mailing tube to
return the sample paintings and the homework. Questions for the
instructor may be included with the homework or sent via email.
Samples will be sent by registered mail at
the instructor’s expense and returned to the instructor by registered
mail at the student’s expense.
ALL PAINTING SAMPLES REMAIN THE PROPERTY
OF THE INSTRUCTOR AND MAY BE CIRCULATED ONLY AMONG CURRENT STUDENTS
WITH THE SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
NOTE: Borrowers of painting samples are
responsible for keeping them CLEAN and FREE OF DAMAGES. In case of
any loss and/or damages to the sample's), borrower shall compensate
the instructor appropriately
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lingnanart.comChineseartist.netjamestan.com
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