Asian Studies
Asia is more than a continent. It bears a fascinating history, culture, and people. See things through a global perspective and enhance your art practice when you immerse yourself in the language, literature, philosophy, and art of Asian cultures.
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Asian Studies
Take your art practice global
Obtain a minor in Asian Studies by taking classes in language, art history, literature, history, and philosophy. When available, a studio course with an Asian emphasis may also be taken. A deeper understanding of Asian culture will develop through studying the language, art, aesthetics, and creative activities of multiple Asian regions.
Write about your reflections. Create art influenced by Asia. At the end of the program, you will write a 1,000-word “reflection paper” and give a short presentation discussing your experiences and communicating ideas that indicate a more comprehensive understanding of Asian studies.
Graduates with expertise in Asia are in demand by museums, universities, government agencies, and international companies.
Classes and Course Requirements
The Asian Studies minor requires 15 credit hours. No matter which major you’re studying, you can easily add this minor to your plan to enhance your studies. Additionally, Asian Studies minor requirements can also be obtained through travel-study programs to Asia.
Required Classes
- Asian Language (3 credit hours)
- Asian Art History Survey Course (3 credit hours)
- 3 Liberal Arts Courses in Asian content (9 credit hours)
Studio Elective with Asian Emphasis (3 credit hours) may
replace one of these Liberal Arts Elective courses.
“The more layers of cultural identity we add to our identity, the more we can see the world in different ways and share them through art.”
Asian Studies Faculty
KCAI faculty are artists, designers and scholars in their fields.
Lecturers
Ankur Desai
John Ingle
Anton Jacobs
Tracie Whiting-Kipper
Paul and Linda DeBruce Hall
Enter the two-story, light-filled atrium of the new Paul and Linda Bruce Hall through a portal adorned with quotes by famous art historians, writers, and artists. You’ll take classes in smart classrooms, each with a view of garden gathering spaces. It’s the perfect environment for learning, studying, and collaborating.