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Camera Mounts I — SCU2117.01

Spring 2021
Instructor: John Umphlett
Credits: 2
Have you ever wanted to mount a camera somewhere, or on something to capture a shot otherwise unreachable? Catapult a phone in a directed safe controlled path for a smooth shot of Jill smoldering her cigarette into the heel of her shoe. Sure there are endless attachments for your devices on Kickstarter that someone else is making, but how about you take a shot at it. This seven
Visual Arts

Camera Mounts II — SCU4117.02

Spring 2019
Instructor: John Umphlett
Credits: 2
This second part seven-week intensive course is a continuation of part one. Now you will be responsible for the image capture idea and will need to develop drawings, working products, and maintain a research and development log. The video or still camera must be considered seriously as now your image will carry and equal value as the mounting mechanism for your evaluation. You
Visual Arts

Camera Mounts II — SCU4117.02

Spring 2015
Instructor: John Umphlett
Credits: 2
This second part seven-week intensive course is a continuation of part one. Now you will be responsible for the image capture idea and will need to develop drawings, working products, and maintain a research and development log. The video or still camera must be considered seriously as now your image will carry and equal value as the mounting mechanism for your evaluation. You
Visual Arts

Camera Mounts II — SCU4117.02

Spring 2021
Instructor: John Umphlett
Credits: 2
This second part seven-week intensive course is a continuation of part one. Here you will be responsible for the image capture theme and will need to develop drawings, working products, and maintain a research and development log. The video or still camera must be considered seriously as now your image will carry and equal value as the mounting mechanism for your evaluation.
Visual Arts

Camera Performances — PHO2114.01

Fall 2024
Instructor: Luiza Folegatti
Credits: 4
This class will look at the intersection of photography and performance art inside the contributions of feminist and queer practices. Students will respond to different performance prompts thinking about the role of the camera as an artistic and documentation tool. They will also engage in readings and analysis of works from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+
Visual Arts

Camera Performances — PHO2114.01

Fall 2025
Instructor: Luiza Folegatti
Days & Time: FR 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

This class will look at the intersection of photography and performance art inside the contributions of feminist and queer practices. Students will respond to different performance prompts, alternating between the roles of performers and photographers, and thinking about ways to use the camera as an artistic and documentation tool. They will also engage in readings and

Photography

Century Plate Lithography — PRI2121.02

Spring 2019
Instructor: Corinne Rhodes
Credits: 2
This class will introduce Bennington students to Non-toxic Century Plate lithography - a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials. Students who have learned to print with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of
Visual Arts

Ceramic History: Global Perspectives — CER2119.01

Fall 2021
Instructor: Yoko Inoue
Credits: 4
The study of ceramics is the study of human history in all of its cultural diversity, from artisanal pottery to highly sophisticated modern product design or contemporary sculpture. This course will explore ancient, indigenous and historical ceramics with lectures and discussions around clay materials, technology, art, and culinary traditions. Students will travel the world
Visual Arts

Ceramic Tile — CER2114.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Aysha Peltz
Credits: 4
This beginning level ceramics class will introduce students to working with clay through the format of the ceramic tile. Students will explore making tiles using various building methods including hand building and working from molds. Assignments will incorporate: building in relief, geometry, surface imagery and glazing techniques (color). Slide lectures, individual research
Visual Arts

Ceramics Projects: Exploration in Perspective — CER4170.02

Fall 2020
Instructor: bbartlett@bennington.edu
Credits: 4
The process of building a practice and developing a vision of how your work interfaces with the larger community will be the major focus of this class. This class is designed to be a combination of research and making with the materials that one has at hand. The class is meant to build and support the development of comprehensive work. Each student will develop projects based
Visual Arts

Ceramics: History and Place — CER4232.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Barry Bartlett
Credits: 4
This class will be based on research into the history of European and American ceramic arts, covering both ceramic production and the aesthetic outcomes. We will focus on events, directions and issues, which have influenced the making of ceramic objects in these countries from ancient times to the turn of the Century. Students will work on the preparation and presentation of 2
Social Science Visual Arts

Ceramics: Roots of Form — CER2138.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Barry Bartlett
Credits: 4
Exploring the unique, material nature of clay as a medium for personal and visual expression will be the focus of this course. All ceramic forms, whether sculptural or utilitarian require a basic knowledge of the ceramic medium and a variety of construction methods will be introduced employing hand building techniques to achieve this goal. The primary study will be to explore
Visual Arts

Chinese Calligraphy: Core Strokes and Techniques for beginners — CHI2132.01

Fall 2026
Instructor: Ginger Lin
Days & Time: TH 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 2

Traditional Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art form that uses brush and ink to write Chinese characters in a refined and expressive style. It embodies visual beauty and emotion, reflecting the writer’s personality, philosophy, and cultural sensibility.

This course is designed not only as an introduction to calligraphy, but also as a space for relaxation and stress

Cultural Studies and Languages Chinese Visual Arts Painting Art History

Chromophilia: Explorations in Color — VA4215.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary aesthetic philosopher David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How de we understand and respond to color from philosophical, phenomenological, and cultural vantage points? How as artists can we become the master
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Explorations in Color — VA4215.01

Spring 2014
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary aesthetic philosopher David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How de we understand and respond to color from philosophical, phenomenological, and cultural vantage points? How as artists can we become the master
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Explorations in Color — PAI2111.01

Fall 2020
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary artist David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? What is the role of color in painting? How does color work? How do we understand and respond to color from phenomenological, poetic, philosophical, and societal
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Explorations in Color — VA4215.01

Spring 2020
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary artist David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How do we understand and respond to color from phenomenological, poetic, philosophical, and societal vantage points? How as artists can we become the master of our
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Explorations in Color — VA4215.01

Fall 2015
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary aesthetic philosopher David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How de we understand and respond to color from philosophical, phenomenological, and cultural vantage points? How as artists can we become the master
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Explorations in Color — VA4215.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary aesthetic philosopher David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How de we understand and respond to color from philosophical, phenomenological, and cultural vantage points? How as artists can we become the master
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Investigations in Color — PAI4215.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary artist David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How does color work? What is the role of color in painting? In language? How do we understand and respond to color from phenomenological, poetic, philosophical,
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Investigations in Color — PAI4215.01) (cancelled 10/24/2024

Spring 2025
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Credits: 4
Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary artist David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How does color work? What is the role of color in painting? In language? How do we understand and respond to color from phenomenological, poetic, philosophical,
Visual Arts

Chromophilia: Investigations in Color — VA4409.01

Fall 2025
Instructor: Ann Pibal
Days & Time: MO 1:40pm-5:20pm
Credits: 4

Chromophilia, refers to intense passion and love for color. What is it about color that has the power to induce reverie, and conversely to manipulate, or disgust? How does color work? What is the role of color in visual art? In language? How do we understand and respond to color from phenomenological, poetic, philosophical, and societal vantage points? How as artists can we

Visual Arts Design Painting

Cinematic Rome: Space, Urban Life, and Film Culture — ITA4493.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Edward Bowen
Credits: 4
In this course, we will investigate films about life in Rome during two periods of drastic transformation: first, the early 1950s through the early 1960s, when Italy recovered from WWII and experienced an economic boom, and second, the mid-1990s to present, a time of increased immigration, tourism, gentrification, and precarious work. Students will explore a variety of
Visual Arts Languages

Clay Formulation — CER2118.01

Fall 2014
Instructor: david katz
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
***Time Change*** In this course students will gain a fundamental understanding of the basic ceramic materials and their uses in the formulation of clay recipes and slip surfaces. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on experimentation students will investigate the raw materials that serve as components of clay and the role each plays in the formulation of this plastic
Visual Arts