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Decolonizing Art Methods — FV4327.01

Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 4
In the last few years, decolonizing contemporary art has been a rallying cry, as a means of criticizing the cultural perspectives that established institutions promote, and which ones they put on mute. In this course we will unpack what this has meant for artists, looking at artistic bodies of work, institutional case studies, and readings to shape an ongoing conversation as

Deep Fakes: An Introduction to Oil Painting — PAI2109.01

Instructor: J Blackwell
Credits: 4
Fake news, reality television, “IRL” - asserting the veracity of our perceptions is a constant preoccupation in contemporary culture. What is real? Realism is a widely used term with multiple connotations: verisimilitude, authenticity, objectivity, truth, fact. In this course we will consider how painting reflects and/or perverts “reality” by making imitations of historical

Deep Looking: An Introduction to Drawing — DRW2267.01

Instructor: Beverly Acha
Credits: 4
Learning to draw is as much about learning how to use your hand as it is learning how to see. In this course, students will practice and develop observational and representational drawing skills by looking closely at our subjects from life and using a variety of physical drawing materials. We will explore various approaches to drawing what we see and experience and discuss the

Deep Looking: An Introduction to Drawing — DRW2267.01

Instructor: Beverly Acha
Credits: 4
Learning to draw is as much about learning how to use your hand as it is learning how to see. Drawing from observation fundamentally alters our experience of the everyday while also teaching us about ourselves: what we notice and overlook, what we find pleasure in and what we don’t, and so much more. In this course, students will practice and develop their observational drawing

Deep Looking: An Introduction to Drawing — DRW2267.01

Instructor: Beverly Acha
Days & Time: WE 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

Learning to draw is as much about learning how to use your hand as it is about learning how to see. The focus of this course is on learning to draw from observation and developing close looking skills. Drawing from observation fundamentally alters our day-to-day experience by heightening our attention to details and the specificity of our surroundings. In this course, you

Deep Looking: An Introduction to Drawing — DRW2267.01

Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 4
Learning to draw is as much about learning how to use your hand as it is learning how to see. Drawing from observation fundamentally alters our experience of the everyday while also teaching us about ourselves: what we notice and overlook, what we find pleasure in and what we don’t, and so much more. In this course, students will practice and develop observational drawing

Deep Looking: An Introduction to Drawing — DRW2267.01

Instructor: Beverly Acha
Days & Time: TH 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

Learning to draw is as much about learning how to use your hand as it is learning how to see. The focus of this course is learning to draw from observation and developing close looking skills; to that end this course will expand your capacity to see and represent what you see by inviting you to explore an array of methods, materials, and techniques. 

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Delights of Ephemera — VA4128.01

Instructor: Anne Thompson
Credits: 4
This course invites students to consider the pleasure and significance of ephemera—cards, posters, invitations, and other written or printed materials—in the context of art exhibitions and events. Readings, lectures and field trips cover topics including traditional and experimental forms of ephemera; the collection of ephemera; and the function of ephemera as historical

Delights of Ephemera — VA4313.01

Instructor: Anne Thompson
Credits: 4
Delights of Ephemera considers the significance of mass-produced materials in the context of art exhibitions and events. Readings, lectures, assignments and other activities cover topics including traditional and experimental forms of ephemera; ephemera collections; and the function of ephemera as historical document and work of art. The goal is for students to develop a

Delights of Ephemera — CUR2227.01

Instructor: Anne Thompson
Days & Time: MO,TH 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 4

Delights of Ephemera explores the significance of mass-produced materials in the context of art movements and exhibitions. Contrary to its definition, ephemera can have power and permanence, giving agency to marginal and marginalized groups and providing a record of actions outside institutional structures. A poster for an exhibition can be as important—or, in terms of its

Delights of Ephemera — VA4313.01

Instructor: Anne Thompson
Credits: 4
Delights of Ephemera explores the significance of mass-produced materials in the context of art movements and exhibitions. Contrary to its definition, ephemera can have power and permanence, giving agency to marginal and marginalized groups and providing a record of actions outside institutional structures. A poster for an exhibition can be as important—or more important—as the

Democracy on Film — FV2307.01

Instructor: Kate Purdie and Erika Mijlin
Credits: 2
How do various forms of nonfiction media represent or challenge the notions of democratic ideals as we currently understand them? From filmed explanations of civic process, to behind-the-scenes footage of presidential campaigns, to election advertising itself - what does the idea of democracy look like on film? This 7-week course will consist of screenings and discussion of

Demystifying Scenic Design — DRA2135.01

Instructor: Michael Schweikardt
Credits: 4
Creating set designs for plays and musicals may seem like a great mystery, but the key to successful set design is always found in the authors original text. An understanding of that text is vital to creating an imaginative performance space that serves the storytelling. Once the essence of the original work is understood, the set designers creative process can begin. Students

Devising: Creation Stories — DRA2319.01

Instructor: Jean Randich
Credits: 4
Devising is a form of collaborative creation in which the performers themselves author every moment of the performance. It is made by and belongs to them. In this course we will devise a theatrical work inspired both by creation myths and contemporary stories, and what they mean for us today. Students will adapt myths and stories they choose from current events to bring an

Dewey, Dorner, and Greenberg: Art Theory at Bennington College — AH4105.02

Instructor: Zirwat Chowdhury
Credits: 2
In this course, we will examine the art theory expounded in the writings and lectures of three influential figures in the histories of the visual arts at Bennington College and 20th-century American modernism: philosopher John Dewey (1859-1952), art historian Alexander Dorner (1893-1957), and art critic Clement Greenberg (1909-1994). We will thereby trace not only how modernist

Digital Analogues — MCO4107.01

Instructor: warren cockerham; nicholas brooke
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
Technology and human innovation have linked sound and moving image throughout the last century, from the earliest phonograph and film synchronizations in the 1890s, to optical and magnetic soundtracks married to 16mm and 35mm film in the 1930s, to multi-track digital sound and multi-track digital video installations, hacker DIY innovations and live events. This course will go

Digital Animation — MA2127.01

Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 2
This course is a follow on from the digital modelling class with the main focus being exploring the animation capabilities of the 3d computer graphics software program MAYA. The course will include basic modelling, shading, texturing and lighting models, and will accommodate students new to the program as well as students who have some knowledge. The main concentrate will be

Digital Books — PHO4242.01

Instructor: Jonathan Kline
Credits: 4
This course investigates the rich history of great photography books from the 20th century, many of which we have in our own Crossett Library. Students will explore the photo-based artist book as a vehicle for self-expression.  A variety of international approaches to the photo book will be introduced through a mix of readings, presentations, assignments, and

Digital Darkroom Essentials — PHO4235.01

Instructor: elizabeth white
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
Designed for students who have experience working with manual cameras, this seven-week course provides instruction in the processing of raw files with Lightroom and Photoshop, and the production of digital portfolios and high quality inkjet prints. Class time will include technical demonstrations and group critiques, as well as slide presentations and discussions. Self-directed

Digital Darkroom Essentials: Processing+Production — PHO4235.01

Instructor: Elizabeth White
Credits: 2
Designed for students who have experience working with manual cameras, this seven-week course provides instruction in the processing of raw files with Lightroom and Photoshop, and the production of digital portfolios and high quality inkjet prints. Class time will include technical demonstrations and group critiques, as well as slide presentations and discussions. Selfdirected

Digital Design Basics — DES2100.01

Instructor: Gus Ramirez
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

Digital Foundations — DA2137.01

Instructor: Farhad Mirza
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to basic digital tools that are useful for studio artists. Through weekly digital drawing exercises, we will cover design-related topics including scale, iteration, layout, grids, layer management and organization. Students will learn to use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Rhinoceros 3D, including basic file preparation for large format

Digital Image Compositing — DES2106.01

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

Beyond its use in commercial and fine art photography, image compositing is a useful tool for artists and designers more broadly. This course will cover processing, combining, and editing images in Adobe Photoshop to an intermediate level. Students will learn about the Photoshop interface, and how to work with images using filters, masks,