Home > Academics > School of Korean Traditional Arts Department Of Traditional Arts Theory  |  Department Of Traditional Music  |  Department Of Traditional Dance  |  Department of Traditional Folk Theatrics  |  Course Description Course Description Practice in Jangdan Technique I, II T101021-T101023, T122343-T122344 The Korean word 'jangdan' referes to various rhythmic units. 'Janggu' is the representative instrument for jangdan among the Korean drum family, and students will learn about the traditional Korean rhythms?even and uneven?by learning and practicing janggu. Exercise in Stage Performance T101041-T101046 This course will give Korean traditional arts student of all majors a chance to perform on stage alone. This course is designed to give students a practical stage experience as well as a critical review of the performance by faculty members. The performance itself will be the open lecture, and freshmen are required to participate in this open lecture as a member of the audience. Foundation of Traditional Paintings I, II T112051-T112052 This course is designed to develop the basic knowledge of Korean traditional arts as painting has been the method of self-cultivation and meditation in Korea. Using an ink stick, students will learn how to paint traditional black-and-white drawings including the Four Gracious Plants. Aesthetics in Oriental Arts I, II T112231-T112132 This course will focus on the aesthetics of China as the arts of China had a great influence on Korean traditional arts. Especially, this course will examine Taoism and Confucianism. Performing Arts of North Korea I, II T112381-T112382 Based on the art theory of Social Realism, this course surveys a series of arts performances that were actually held in North Korea. Students will enlarge their knowledge of North Korean arts in general as well as being acquainted with the artistic idea and influence of Social Realism. Readings in Performing Arts Literature I, II T112161-T112162 Reading of old texts that deals with the concept and role of arts are necessary for the students who want to study Korean traditional art forms. Students are required to have a proficiency in Chinese as old Korean texts are written in Chinese characters. Seminar in Korean Popular Arts T112401-T112402 This course is to understand the performing arts activities that are held in marginal areas of the art world in Korea. Usually in Korea, this 'marginal' refers to 'popular' as there has been some class-conscious distinction between performances by elite and by the public. This investigation into the popular or marginal area of the Korean traditional arts is to discover and to reconsider Korean traditional art forms that have not been accepted to the authentic history of Korean traditional arts. Sociology of Arts T113030 This course examines the role and the function of traditional performing arts from the view of sociology. Contemporary Music of the World T112131-T112132 This survey course is designed to enlarge one's critical view on art and culture, and thus to realize the location of Korean art and culture in the world. This will help students have historical understanding of the interrelationship between art and culture in Korea. Introduction to Ethnomusicology T114200 Ethnomusicology is the study on the various music cultures around the world. The approach will be very academic with its application of historical, sociological and cultural research methods. Traditional Performing Arts of China T114050 Through this course, students will get basic knowledge on performing arts in China including Peking opera. Through a comparative study of Chinese and Korean performing arts, students will enlarge their views on Korean traditional arts. Discography of Korean Traditional Music T414060 For the study of modern Korean music, students will survey all the discography from Japanese imperialism to the present time. Source Readings in Korean Performing Arts T401010 From the ancient to the modern era, this course will investigate, in depth, the important historical materials in their original forms and languages. Proficiency in Chinese is strongly required to read the original texts, but students can consult English translations for the interpretation. Singing Song T122021-T122024, T142051-T142052 Students will practice all the different singing skills of Korean traditional songs. It will include lied, libretto, ode, folk songs, and pansori. T112041-T112042, T122041-T122042 This course is designed to understand the fundamentals of Western music theories. Students who show a certain level of excellence in western music can be exempted from taking this course. Analysis of Traditional Music T112191-T112192 Students will understand more about Korean traditional music through an analytical study of traditional music according to its scale, rhythm (jangdan), and structure. Practice of Drum Technique T124011-T124012 Students will be trained in drum techniques so that they can accompany pansori. Performing Practice of Dramatic Music T122081-T122088 Students will practice Korean traditional operas (Chonggeuk) and musicals in order to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge on Korean traditional performing arts and music. Diction of Sound Text T122091-T122092 As old Korean songs are written in Chinese, students need to read and interpret the words of a song properly. The interpretive work on the words of a song also refers to the cultural and historical understanding of the song in relation to the era that the song was written. Instrumental Practice T122221-T122224 Students of Vocal Music majors are required to play at least one Korean traditional instrument in order to experience and broaden their knowledge on traditional music. Generally, students will learn basics of kayagum and kayagum ensemble in order while students of composition majors will learn kayagum, haegum, and cello in order. Exercises in Musical Notations T122241-T122242 In this course, students will learn how to make notations of their own music and improve their score reading skills. Transcription and Analysis T122111-T122114 Students will listen to various genres of music and make notations. Throughout this practices, students will understand the structure of Korean traditional music. Seminar on Composition T122391-T122392 This is an advanced composition course, which encourages students to experience various kinds of music such as dance music, theatre music, and television background music. Introduction to Musicology T414030, T422030 This course deals with all the academic territory of music including Eastern and Western music, music aesthetics, music philosophy, acoustics, classical arts, etc. Method of Orchestration T424020 This course is designed to help students compose a creative piece of music with broad knowledge on traditional musical instruments from Korean to Western. Introduction to Traditional Dance T101061-T101062 This course deals with the historical development of Korean traditional dance from its origin to present. It will especially focus on the relationship between traditional dance and music. Balance Exercise T132021-T132022 Through Korean Traditional martial arts like tack-gyeon, students will be able to possess a well-balanced body. Exercises in Cultural Assets of Dance T132051-T132056 Through the profound studies on traditional dance skills under great masters (Important Intangible Cultural Properties), students will realize the precious value of traditional arts. Exercises in Various Dances of Korea T132081-T132088 This course will deal with various kinds of Korean traditional dance from folk dances to ritual dances. Each and every student should participate in a required area of dancing practices and pass the qualifying exam at the end of the semester. Students should pass eight courses. Breathing Practice for Chi T134051 The training for Chi, that is, the regulating of body, mind, and breath (Chi/vital energy) deals with a number of mind quieting and focusing methods and a series of breath energy exercises. When students complete the course, they will be able to select and combine appropriate postures, meditative techniques and breathing skills, and design their own unique Chi practice and dance movements. Readings in Dance Literature T134111-T134112 This course surveys several old texts about traditional dance, and this will help students understand the basic concepts of Korean traditional dance. Exercise in Shamanism Performance T142011-T142016 One who participates in a Korean shamanistic ritual 'gut' will be surprised to see that the elements of the ritual are not different from those of ancient times. The continuity of shamanism lies in its religious tradition, and, accordingly, students need to distinguish shamanism as a religious tradition from shamanism as a cultural manifestation. Students will examine this in detail. Exercise in Pungmul Performance T142021-T142026 'Pungmul' is the most popular Korean traditional performance, which is contrived to raise the pleasure of farm works. There are several kinds of popular pungmul performances around the country, and students will compare those different pungmul performances. Students will also practice the modern form of pungmul, that is, 'samulnori.' Exercise in Masked Dance Performance T142031-T142036 Korean traditional mask dance, 'talchum' satires the society with hilarity. Students will practice the basic acting and reading methods of traditional mask dance. Practice in Professional Arts Troupe T142171-T142178 This course is designed to practice and succeed professional theatrics like a puppet show and tumbling, which have been handed down within a professional art troupe like Namsadang.