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For Students Entered in or after AY2008
Art and Cultural Heritage

ARC101   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Introduction to Eastern Art

An introduction to the study methods and masterworks of East Asian art. The major focus will be on the arts of China, but within a broader Asian context that will include India, Korea and Japan.
ARC102   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Introduction to Western Art

A survey of western art, dealing primarily with stylistic analysis and evaluation of major and minor arts in terms of form, space, color, composition, problems of symbolism, etc. A brief survey of iconography is included.
ARC103   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Introduction to Cultural Heritage

This foundation course will cover the basic practice of cultural heritage and cultural properties, relating it to fields such as archaeology, history, architecture, conservation and museology. Moreover, we are interested in how concepts like nationalism, colonialism, and international law influence that practice, and how threats like environmental destruction and armed conflict impact cultural heritage. We may also include ICU sites and properties as a case study.
ARC201   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year
Ancient Art of the West

The art of ancient cultures in Near Eastern and Western areas from the Palaeolithic period to the 4th century A.D.; emphasis on Egypt, the Near East, Greece and Rome.
ARC202   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Art of the West in the 16th-18th Centuries

The painting, sculpture, and clothes of the 16th-18th century in Italy, France and Germany. Style analysis and study of Iconography.
ARC205   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Japanese Archaeology

Cultural developments in Japan in the Palaeolithic and the Jomon periods, as understood through archaeological materials. Fieldwork on the ICU pre-Jomon and Jomon sites.
ARC206   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Medieval Art of the West

The art of Medieval Europe from the recognition of Christianity until the beginning of the Renaissance; architecture, sculpture, mosaics, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, and certain minor arts of the Early Christian, Byzantine, Migration, Carolingian, Ro-manesque and Gothic periods.
ARC207   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Modern Art I

A survey of the major movements and leading personalities in painting, sculpture, and clothes of the 19th century in France and England.
ARC208   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
Modern Art II

A survey of the major movements and leading personalities in painting, sculpture, and architecture of the 20th century; the international movements of the 20th century.
ARC209   J CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Introduction to Museology

General introduction to Museology. The meaning and role of the museum as well as related government laws will be discussed. Students will learn the basics of curatorship. Open to students with the approval of the instructor. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program.
ARC210   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Museum Collection

The nature of museum collections will be studied from the viewpoint of collection management, conservation, restoration and exhibition. Open to students with the approval of the instructor. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program.
ARC211   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year
History of Japanese Art I

Study of Japanese painting, calligraphy and craftwork from the ancient through the early modern periods, with a focus on the Edo period (1615-1868), especially the Rimpa school associated with Ogata Korin. Students will consider Japanese artistic products in light of various concepts, including “classicism,” “revival,” “school,” “decoration,” and “design.”
ARC212   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year
History of Japanese Art II

This course will survey Japanese art from the mid- nineteenth century to the contemporary era. The course will cover important artworks such as painting, crafts, architecture and photography in various contexts, including artistic modernism, imperialism, gender, and the mass media.
ARC301   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Japanese Ceramics: Theory and Practice

This combined art history and studio course will survey major historical phases and themes of Japanese ceramics, including problems of tradition, production, design, consumption, and identity. Students will also be instructed in basic ceramic techniques, where possible using materials from the ICU environment. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor.
ARC302   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Laboratory Methods in Archaeology

This course introduces laboratory and analytical methods in archaeology, with an emphasis on the processing, preservation, and basic analysis of archaeological collections from prehistoric sites. Students will have a chance to analyze materials excavated from the ICU campus. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor.
ARC303   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Museum Practice

The actual handling and conservation methods will be studied using museum collections. Students will have the chance to experience installation of special exhibitions.Prerequisite: All of the required courses except for Museum Practice. Open to students with the approval of the instructor. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program. (Fieldwork during autumn recess; official registration by the instructor.)
ARC304   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Museum Management

Students will learn the basics of museum (non-profit, permanent institution) management from the viewpoint of curation and operations. Issues of museum administration will be discussed where students become aware of the social responsibility of museums. It is desirable that students take INTRODUCTION TO MUSEOLOGY and MUSEUM COLLECTION in advance. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program.
ARC305   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Museum Conservation

Students will learn the basics of museum preservation, conservation and issues of restoration. Students will be exposed to scientific approach to the nature of conservation of museum objects. It is desirable that students take INTRODUCTION TO MUSEOLOGY and MUSEUM COLLECTION in advance. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program.
ARC306   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Information and Communication Technologies in Museums

This course will discuss the nature of information and communication technologies in museums.Students will learn about the nature of museum information, means and media of communication. Prerequisite: INTRODUCTION TO MUSEOLOGY and MUSEUM COLLECTION. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program.
ARC307   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Museum Exhibition

Students will learn the concepts of exhibition, styles and methods of display. Developments in display techniques, facilities and equipments will be studied and contemporary issues in museum exhibitions will be discussed.INTRODUCTION TO MUSEOLOGY and MUSEUM COLLECTION are prerequisite. Required of all the students in the Curatorial Training Program.
ARC381   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Advanced Studies in Iconography

A special intensive study of Iconography in the Italian Renaissance Art. Open to advanced students with the approval of the instructor.
QCJC510   E CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
Japanese Art in an International Context

A general comparative survey of Eastern art, including discussion of methodology of either fine arts or music.
STH391   CREDIT:3/(9)   EVERY TERM  
Senior Thesis

Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.