Visible Language: Word and/as Image
F06
Mary Lum 
The observed world is covered with words, both visible and invisible. This advanced drawing course aims to underline the tensions and comforts of the relationship between words and images in visual art. Through assigned drawing projects that call upon students to complete and present visual work regularly, topics such as narrative, sign and structure, juxtaposition, concrete poetry, found language, illustration, and sequential imagery are addressed. A historical context of visible language will be presented week by week. Students are expected to be able to think abstractly and to consider reading and drawing important parts of their daily life. Class structure includes in-class work, out-of-class assignments, an independent project, readings, discussions, and critiques. A high level of self-motivation is expected.