Advanced Workshop for Painting and Drawing
Course Description
Summary
This course is for experienced student artists with a firm commitment to serious work in the studio. Students will work primarily on self-directed projects in an effort to refine individual concerns and subject matter. Students will present work regularly for critique in class as well as for individual studio meetings with the instructor. There will be an emphasis on the growth of each student鈥檚 critical abilities, the skills to think clearly and speak articulately about one鈥檚 own work and the work of others. Emphasis on the development of an awareness of vantage-point will be a central priority when discussing the work of others. Priority will be placed on the establishment of inclusive classroom norms, and issues of power and subjectivity in the history of academic studio critique will be presented through reading assignments and in discussion. Student research and related presentations will be an ongoing aspect of this course, and will focus on the work of 20th and 21st century artists and scholars as it relates and supports their own investigations. Overall, the development of a strong work ethic will be crucial; a high level of commitment is expected. Please note that this course may require additional materials to be purchased by the student.Prerequisites
A minimum of three previous courses in visual art, and permission through application process. Contact: apibal@bennington.edu.
To register: Please email apibal@bennington.edu starting Monday May 6, with WORKSHOP in the subject line. Submit a brief paragraph outlining your interest in the course, how it fits into your Plan of study, your current term, as well as other courses you intend to register for in VA next term.
Students may also provide this information by meeting with the instructor PRIOR to the beginning of registration on MAY 16. Students will be notified by email of their enrollment status. Email inquiries sent will not be considered if they do not contain all required information.
Please contact the faculty member : apibal@bennington.edu
Corequisites
VALS Lecture Series if Possible