Workshops
The following workshops are offered to HKUST students and staff only. HKUST students may attain 2-hour attendance in the “Activities” module in Wellness & Personal Enrichment of the HLTH1010 Course after completing each workshop.
1. The Development of Western Painting
| Date: | September 20, 2018 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Multi-function Room, LG4, Lee Shau Kee Library |
| Presenter: | Mr. Chen Keng |
| Language: | Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua |
| Registration: | https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80KJBQ9WdKTx8Ut |
This session will cover the brief history of the development of oil painting in the 15th century in the West and its spread in China from the 16th century. Participants can learn about the tools of Western painting and try to paint with acrylics.
2. Fun with Western Painting
| Date: | September 27, 2018 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Multi-function Room, LG4, Lee Shau Kee Library |
| Presenter: | Mr. Chen Keng |
| Language: | Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua |
| Registration: | https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5gvRXPGibky812l |
This session will introduce the characteristics of oil painting and basic color theory. Participants will experience the fun of acrylic painting by learning various brushstrokes and skills.
3. The Composition of Western Painting
| Date: | October 4, 2018 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Multi-function Room, LG4, Lee Shau Kee Library |
| Presenter: | Mr. Chen Keng |
| Language: | Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua |
| Registration: | https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e2vXo3jwX7zRTyR |
This session will guide participants to appreciate world famous oil paintings by looking into their compositions. They will learn to create acrylic paintings from their ordinary daily life.
4. The Charm of Western Painting
| Date: | October 11, 2018 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Multi-function Room, LG4, Lee Shau Kee Library |
| Presenter: | Mr. Chen Keng |
| Language: | Cantonese supplemented with Putonghua |
| Registration: | https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OEt9D85RP5vj2R |
This session will teach participants the basic principles of artistic creation by referring to examples of good oil paintings. Participants will have the chance to create and finish a landscape or genre painting on their own using acrylic paints.