This three-week immersive course will explore Taiwan's rich past, natural history and culture, indigenous culture and land, the distinct lines between urban and rural communities, the dark past of colonialism, and the rise of Taiwan as a jewel of democracy in the 21st century.Part cultural anthropology/indigenous studies, part ecological tour and studio work, this course will engage students to research one of the following three themes: Wayfaring, Meshwork, and Lifeworlds. These terms were coined by anthropologist Tim Ingold concerning “ethical ways of being in the world.” Through researching the historic and contemporary art in Taiwan, there will be an emphasis on examining and discussing such ethics and unpacking the hierarchical structures relative to Taiwan and contemporary art. Open to undergraduate and graduate students and all majors are welcome. There will be a focus on material studies and collection, journaling, sketchbook exercises and 3D making processes. In week three, students will have access to workspace and exhibition space with a collaboration with sculpture students at Tainan National University for the Arts.Students wishing to register for this course need to first obtain instructor approval by emailing the instructor (instructor emails are listed with a more detailed program description in portal: cca.edu/abroad). Once a student is approved, registration must be done online during a special registration appointment for study abroad students.

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