New Certificate Elective: Studio Arts 0110 Visual Thinking

Are you a student who is interested in visual/graphic narrative, picture books, or illustration?

The children's literature certificate, in conjunction with the studio arts department, invites you to take SA 0110: Visual Thinking, as one of your electives for the certificate. The full description is below. Students in a recent section of the class made three-panel comic-like projects that engaged text and image with expressive content and did cut paper projects that engaged narrative along with visual depth and composition, with the potential to activate with puppet components (i.e. long sticks)! This would be a fantastic course to pair with Childhood's Books and Word and Image!

SA 110: Visual Thinking is an introduction into the process and practice of making images. The broad scope of the subject is explored through lectures, discussions and critiques. Students are introduced to the dynamics of composition, relationships of form and content, principles of color, aesthetics, visual analysis, perception, and the importance of visual choice, purpose, and creativity in an increasingly image-oriented culture. The course also seeks to provide some experience with a variety of media, develop skills in observation and technique, and encourage personal involvement in solving visual problems. Projects focus on preparation and planning, developing awareness of visual issues, understanding and applying visual concepts, and developing core skills and technique. The course offers a relevant introduction and insight into the process and practice of making art. This course is open to art majors and non-art majors.