CC440202 Theory of Pictorial Expression

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC440202 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 絵画表現論

Subject Name
（Katakana）カイガヒョウゲンロン

Subject Name in
English Theory of Pictorial Expression

Instructor HORIKAWA SUNAO

Instructor
(Katakana) ホリカワ　スナオ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds5-8：EDU E206

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Exercises, student presentations and artwork

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students

Keywords Painting, two-dimensional work, artist, concept, social context, painting materials

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To understand what pictorial expression is by examining the various components that make up a painting in terms of the method of expression and painting materials. To acquire the ability to read the artist's intention in a work of art. To acquire knowledge and skills that will be useful for teaching painting expression in the future in educational settings.

Class Schedule Session 1: Course overview; the possibilities of two-dimensional expression; “What Is Paint?” (1) (theory).
Session 2: “What Is Paint?” (2) (practice: making paint).
Session 3: “What Is Paint?” (3) (practice: painting/drawing).
Session 4: “On Art Appreciation”; “Various Painting Methods Using Watercolor Paint” (1) (theory and practice).
Session 5: “Various Painting Methods Using Watercolor Paint” (2) (practice and discussion).
Session 6:“Observation and Depiction” (1) (theory).
Session 7:“Observation and Depiction” (2) (practice).
Session 8:“Observation and Depiction” (3) (practice).
Session 9:“Observation and Depiction” (4) (presentations).
Session 10:“On Diverse Forms of Making and the Interpretation of Artworks” (1) (theory).
Session 11: Workshop planning; presentation preparation (1).
Session 12: Workshop planning; presentation preparation (2).
Session 13: Workshop planning; presentation preparation (3).
Session 14:Workshop implementation; discussion (1).
Session 15:Workshop implementation; discussion (2).

There will be no examinations, but all students will give presentations in 14th, and 15th sessions. Each student will be required to prepare a PowerPoint presentation and resume for the presentation.
Students are required to submit a report after each class.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Materials will be distributed as necessary.
Reference materials, films, and exhibitions will be introduced in each class according to the theme of the class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials

(More Details) PowerPoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Review of class contents and related works and materials. Direct viewing of artworks at exhibitions.
The 8th, 9th, 14th, and 15th class: Review of class content and preparation for presentation of related works and materials.
15th Preparation, review, and confirmation of class content.

Requirements Subject Specialization (Painting)

Grading Method Submission of reports after each class
Presentations on the theme in the 8th, 9th, 14th, and 15th classes (the theme will be explained in the class).

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it A faculty member who has experience in creating and exhibiting artworks will lecture on pictorial expression, drawing on that experience.

Message There is no distinction between good and bad in pictorial expression; each artist's individual view is expressed in the pictures. I will be pleased if the class provides students with an opportunity to acquire their methods of making artwork and the ability to analyze works of art.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC440202	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	絵画表現論
Subject Name （Katakana）	カイガヒョウゲンロン
Subject Name in English	Theory of Pictorial Expression
Instructor	HORIKAWA SUNAO
Instructor (Katakana)	ホリカワ　スナオ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds5-8：EDU E206
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Exercises, student presentations and artwork
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords	Painting, two-dimensional work, artist, concept, social context, painting materials
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To understand what pictorial expression is by examining the various components that make up a painting in terms of the method of expression and painting materials. To acquire the ability to read the artist's intention in a work of art. To acquire knowledge and skills that will be useful for teaching painting expression in the future in educational settings.
Class Schedule	Session 1: Course overview; the possibilities of two-dimensional expression; “What Is Paint?” (1) (theory). Session 2: “What Is Paint?” (2) (practice: making paint). Session 3: “What Is Paint?” (3) (practice: painting/drawing). Session 4: “On Art Appreciation”; “Various Painting Methods Using Watercolor Paint” (1) (theory and practice). Session 5: “Various Painting Methods Using Watercolor Paint” (2) (practice and discussion). Session 6:“Observation and Depiction” (1) (theory). Session 7:“Observation and Depiction” (2) (practice). Session 8:“Observation and Depiction” (3) (practice). Session 9:“Observation and Depiction” (4) (presentations). Session 10:“On Diverse Forms of Making and the Interpretation of Artworks” (1) (theory). Session 11: Workshop planning; presentation preparation (1). Session 12: Workshop planning; presentation preparation (2). Session 13: Workshop planning; presentation preparation (3). Session 14:Workshop implementation; discussion (1). Session 15:Workshop implementation; discussion (2). There will be no examinations, but all students will give presentations in 14th, and 15th sessions. Each student will be required to prepare a PowerPoint presentation and resume for the presentation. Students are required to submit a report after each class.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Materials will be distributed as necessary. Reference materials, films, and exhibitions will be introduced in each class according to the theme of the class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials
(More Details)	PowerPoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Review of class contents and related works and materials. Direct viewing of artworks at exhibitions. The 8th, 9th, 14th, and 15th class: Review of class content and preparation for presentation of related works and materials. 15th Preparation, review, and confirmation of class content.
Requirements	Subject Specialization (Painting)
Grading Method	Submission of reports after each class Presentations on the theme in the 8th, 9th, 14th, and 15th classes (the theme will be explained in the class).
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	A faculty member who has experience in creating and exhibiting artworks will lecture on pictorial expression, drawing on that experience.
Message	There is no distinction between good and bad in pictorial expression; each artist's individual view is expressed in the pictures. I will be pleased if the class provides students with an opportunity to acquire their methods of making artwork and the ability to analyze works of art.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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