CLA

• CLA9026 Nature Appreciation through Arts and Creative Media (3 credits)

  • Recommended Study Year: Any

The natural world is a constant source of inspiration. This course provides an opportunity for students of all backgrounds and skills to learn to appreciate nature through various forms of arts and creative media. Lectures will cover basic aspects of nature conservation, environmental literature, nature illustration, photography and documentaries, and natural history of Hong Kong. Guest lectures will be provided by local nature illustrators, writers, photographers, and documentary producers to ignite students’ interest on the subject matter. Lectures will be followed by hands-on workshops to allow students to practice and develop their creative abilities. By the end of the course, students will develop a greater appreciation for nature, be more knowledgeable about nature-related arts and creative media, and become creative and well-informed global citizens with an innovative mind.