1、Calligraphy, Chinese painting

Course Description: The whole composition of the Chinese character and the appreciation of fine calligraphy, the history, schools and glorious achievements of Chinese and foreign fine arts are provided. Through the study of this course, students can systematically master the basic knowledge of the development history of calligraphy and painting, develop noble aesthetic sentiment and appreciation ability, so as to help students broaden their horizon, enrich their professional knowledge and cultural heritage, and improve their art design ability and artistic accomplishment.

Introduction to teachers: Yunpeng. Xiang, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

2、Architectural drawings

Course Description: Architectural sketch means through the basic requirements of architecture and observation methods and expression methods, students can master the skills of framing and composition of architecture, understanding the characteristics and expression methods of architectural sketch.

Introduction to teachers: Shujia.Li, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

3、Color

Course Description: Color is the foundation of painting expression, and the colors art includes skills, texture, color, emotional factors. For example color is the rhythm, mood is the capacity, the technique is coherence of the whole picture, and I am your skill, because I am passing skills here, hoping you can learn more about the art of color.

Introduction to teachers: Yali.Hao, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

4、Introduction to photography &shooting

Course Description: 

1. Through teaching, this course aims to equip students with rudimentary knowledge about photography and skills in taking photos.

2. Through taking photos, students are given another method of appreciating life.

Introduction to teachers: Hao.Ma, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

5、Video editing

Course Description: The purpose of the course is to improve students’ ability in appreciating movies and equip them with some basic knowledge about film making as well as enable them to make meaningful short videos with available equipment.

Introduction to teachers: Hao.Ma, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

6、Photoshop&Illustrator

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to teach students how to use Adobe's two design software Photoshop and Illustrator (hereinafter referred to as PS and AI), so that students can understand the scope of use of the two software and can cope with various design goals by using relatively basic operations. Through the study of this course, students can also fully understand the relevant process of graphic design, understand the correct design process, and avoid entering the misunderstanding of “a person knowing how to use software can design”, so that students can establish a proper concept of designing.
The significance of this course is to popularize and operate the art design knowledge of non-art students, so that non-art students can also have certain artistic design ability, which is used in classroom learning and student work, including poster design, logo design, book layout design, etc. At the same time, the course will continue to enhance the students' aesthetic awareness by various design case studies.

Introduction to teachers: Tianshu.Xiang, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

7、Sketch Up

Course Description: As a commonly used modeling software, SU has many advantages such as fast modeling, short learning period and low hardware requirements. It is essential for architecture, garden landscape design, product design, environmental design, etc. With the continuous enrichment of related plug-ins in recent years, the functions of SU have become more powerful. The purpose of this course is to enable environment and art students to quickly master a modeling software to prepare for future professional studies. At the same time, the software can help students to conceive directly on the computer, which is conducive to improving learning efficiency and solving practical problems 

Introduction to teachers: Puwei.Liu, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.

8、CAD

Course Description: Through the study of this course, students will know the basic use of AutoCAD (CAD developed by American AutoCAD company, hereinafter referred to as CAD), understand the scope of use of CAD, and be proficient in basic tools of CAD. This course also provides technical help for the students of related majors. And in the future life and work, students can use CAD to solve the corresponding construction drawings, electronic drawings drawing, mastering a professional drawing skills.

Introduction to teachers: Ying.Wang, Part-time teacher, Art Center, XJTLU.