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Seeing As An Artist Sees: Developing Visual Literacy

If you've developed the habit of looking at things just long enough to recognize them, then speeding off to see something else (like most of us) -- this class is for you. You'll learn to see better and more in this unique class that introduces the Visual Vocabulary and principles of art and design in a supportive, non-intimidating group exploration of our visual world. We'll work with found images from various print media to make collages that illustrate the Visual Vocabulary elements as well as art and design principles. We'll learn by doing, largely using our right brain powers. No art skill or training is necessary to discover your own creativity in this class taught by the instructors who have been told that their class is a life-changing experience. At any rate, you'll never look at things the same old way again! About the Instructors: Gene Martz holds a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and master of education from the University of Minnesota in Art and Art Education. He also has a diploma 3-Year from Minneapolis College of Art & Design. He has twenty-five years teaching experience in the visual arts on both the secondary and college levels including Fine Arts Dept. Chair at Novato High School. He was Instructor/Director, Grand Marais Art Colony, workshops in visual literacy in Italy, 1997 and 1999. Gene has more than ten years experience in the advertising field, both as corporate ad manager and ad agency account executive. He is also an independent author/producer of visual aids for teachers in art, design and social studies. Bonnie Jean Martz worked as a planner for universities, medical schools and teaching hospitals throughout the U.S. for most of her career. She also served as senior program officer for a major charitable foundation, where she was responsible for grants management in higher education and human services. Bonnie has worked extensively with non-profit organizations, serving as president of two. Since retiring, she has been team-teaching art with her husband, Gene, for over a decade. She holds a bachelor of arts in philosophy from the University of Minnesota.

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