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A Survey of Avant-Garde Exhibitions — VA2109.01

Instructor: Carol Stakenas
Credits: 4
This course will examine a selection of landmark art exhibitions in Europe and the United States from the middle of the 19th century to the early 2000s. Starting with the Salon des Refusés in 1863, we will focus on controversial exhibitions associated with individuals and movements such as Gustave Courbet, Edouard Manet, Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, Surrealism,

about the membrane — SCU2216.01

Instructor: John Umphlett
Days & Time: TH 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the additive construction methods essential to contemporary sculpture. Students will embark on independent projects that hone their skills in constructing armatures and exploring innovative skinning techniques. Throughout the term, participants will learn to build and manipulate forms using primarily additive processes,

Adaptations — ARC4104.01

Instructor: Donald Sherefkin
Credits: 4
This studio will be focused on Adaptive Reuse of an existing structure. The Paper Mill on the Walloomsac River will be the site for a series of interventions. This studio will begin with a day-long charrette to generate a conceptual design strategy. Over the course of the following weeks, the design will then be subjected to a sequence of significant modifications requiring an

Adobe After Effects and CC for the Moving Image Artist — FV4116.02

Instructor: Colleen Murphy
Credits: 2
This seven-week course is designed for students of all skill levels who want to expand their understanding of video making from a technical vantage point. The focus will be on Adobe After Effects as well as the Creative Cloud workflow between other applications like Photoshop and After Effects. Students will be asked to complete weekly assignments.

Adobe Creative Suite for Artists — DA2102.01

Instructor: Anna Kroll
Credits: 2
This course introduces artists to Adobe Creative Suite, focusing on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will explore the individual capabilities of each program and how to bridge between them. We will also learn best practices in creating and managing digital files. Students will apply skills learned to their own creative projects and ideas. They will also have the

Adobe Creative Suite for Artists — DA2102.02

Instructor: chris chenier
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
This course introduces artists to Adobe's Creative Suite, one of the most ubiquitous tools for creative digital work available today. While we will explore key topics in creating and managing digital files, our sessions will emphasize the ways software can be used for project development, prototyping, and experimentation. Most of our time will be spent with pixels in Adobe

Adobe Creative Suite for Artists — DA2102.01

Instructor: Anna Kroll
Credits: 2
This course introduces artists to Adobe Creative Suite via Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Together we will explore the individual capabilities of each program and how to bridge between them. We will also learn best practices in creating and managing digital files. Students will apply skills learned to their own creative projects and ideas. They will also have the

Adobe Creative Suite for Artists — Canceled

Instructor: Christopher Chenier
Credits: 2
This course introduces artists to Adobe's Creative Suite, one of the most ubiquitous tools for creative digital work available today.  While we will explore key topics in creating and managing digital files, our sessions will emphasize the ways software can be used for project development, prototyping, and experimentation. Most of our time will be spent with pixels in

Adobe InDesign Basics — DES2107.01

Instructor: Gus Ramirez
Days & Time: MO 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 2

This class will focus on the essentials of Adobe InDesign. Students will learn fundamental skills such as interface navigation, document setup, text and image manipulation, advanced features, and best practices for both print and digital publications. By combining the new skills learned in Adobe InDesign with their existing knowledge

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Basics — DA2117.01

Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
This class will cover the essentials of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will learn the foundations of each interface and how to use basic and advanced functions of each program including, but not limited to: artboard and layer management, pen tools and path-finders, text and type formatting, color management, selection tools, and clipping masks. Through a mix of

Adobe Workflow: Photoshop and Bridge — PHO4320.01

Instructor: JKline@bennington.edu
Credits: 1
This course will cover the Adobe programs Photoshop and Bridge, and how to use them together to practice an organized and intentional workflow for viewing, storing, and editing photographs. Beginning with import, students will learn how to organize and label their files in Bridge. In Photoshop, students will learn how to edit color, contrast and tone, size and resolution,

Advanced Animation — MA4128.01

Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 4
This course is for mid-to-experienced animators. Our work may cover hand drawn animation, rotoscoping, stop motion, replacement animation, sand or paint animation. We will work on ambitious projects, and learn how to finish and polish them. Students will be expected to try new materials, play with scale, and design complex sequences. We will practice combining and layering

Advanced Art History Practicum — AH4118.01

Instructor: Vanessa Lyon
Credits: 4
For students considering or undertaking senior work, independent research, or combined thesis projects in art history or visual/material culture. This practicum is a hybrid methods proseminar AND writing workshop designed for advanced students with prior coursework in art history beyond the introductory level. Whether you wish to revise, amplify, or refine an existing art

Advanced Art History Practicum — AH4118.01

Instructor: J. Vanessa Lyon
Credits: 4
For students considering or undertaking senior work, independent research, or combined thesis projects in art history or visual/material culture. This practicum is a hybrid methods proseminar AND writing workshop designed for advanced students with prior coursework in art history beyond the introductory level. Whether you wish to revise, amplify, or refine an existing art

Advanced Art History Practicum — AH4118.01

Instructor: Vanessa Lyon
Credits: 2
For students undertaking or planning to undertake senior work or combined thesis projects in art history or visual/material culture. This practicum is a hybrid methods proseminar AND writing workshop designed for advanced students with prior coursework in art history beyond the introductory level. Whether you wish to revise, amplify, or refine an existing art historical project

Advanced Art History Practicum — AH4118.02

Instructor: Vanessa Lyon
Credits: 2
For students undertaking or planning to undertake senior work or combined thesis projects in art history or visual/material culture. This practicum is a hybrid methods proseminar AND writing workshop designed for advanced students with prior coursework in art history beyond the introductory level. Whether you wish to revise, amplify, or refine an existing art historical project

Advanced Ceramic Projects — CER4385.01

Instructor: Aysha Peltz
Credits: 4
This course is designed for the intermediate or advanced ceramic student who is ready to focus intensely on a project. Projects will be conceptually based, requiring investigation on an individual level. Issues to be raised in this class will include functional and sculptural forms relating to the history of ceramic objects. Readings and research will supplement studio

Advanced Ceramic Projects — CER4224.01

Instructor: Aysha Peltz
Credits: 4
This course is designed for the intermediate or advanced ceramic student who is ready to focus intensely on a project. Projects will be conceptually based, requiring investigation on an individual level. Issues to be raised in this class will include functional and sculptural forms relating to the history of ceramic objects. Readings and research will supplement studio

Advanced Ceramic Projects — CER4385.01

Instructor: Barry Bartlett
Credits: 4
The process of making artwork will be the major focus of the class. This studio class is designed to support the development of the creative process in ceramics with an understanding lending itself to all forms of art making. Projects will be conceptually based, requiring investigation on an individual level. Issues to be raised in this class will include functional and

Advanced Ceramic Sculpture: Build Big — CER4242.01

Instructor: Anina Major
Credits: 4
Make it monumentality! In this course you will learn methods of building large-scale ceramic sculpture including historic and contemporary techniques, as well as conceptual and political implications of building big. The potential for conceptual, visual, and functional activation of space will be explored. Students will gain valuable building and surface skills

Advanced Ceramic Studio — CER4227.01

Instructor: Aysha Peltz
Credits: 4
This course is designed for the highly motivated, ceramic student who is ready to focus intently on a project or a way of working. Students will pursue their ideas through developing, making, glazing and firing processes that are integral to their artwork. Assignments (group and individual) will provide deadlines and help students to focus on specific issues in their work. The

Advanced Ceramics Projects - Self Clay — CER4315.01

Instructor: Anina Major
Credits: 4
Sculpture and vessels are realized through an exchange between the medium and the self. The class will begin with the question: What is Sculpture? What is a Vessel? Projects will push forward conceptual topics specific to sculpture and vessels including form and presence, the body, light and illusion upon form, the transformation of materials through techniques and the