Morning Michael,
Thanks for your notes re your teaching practice. I teach drawing at the
University of Auckland where I have been for around fourteen years or
so. I am now ready for a change and like the region you are in. Are
there any vacancies with your school - or other schools in the area?
Along with my practical skills in the visual arts I have taught art
history and studio practice. I have an MA in art history and comparative
literature, thesis is on the symbolism in the work of New York
experimental film maker and sculptor Len Lye. My PhD examines the
symbolism in painter Colin McCahon's oeuvre. I would appreciate any
suggestions re places that are looking for staff in the visual arts,
visual culture/ visual literacy, art history or cultural studies. I have
a website that has a small range of my own works and some projects I
have been involved with.
All good wishes,
Jan White
www.geocities.com/jmwh8981/index
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Sent: Tuesday, 24 April 2007 6:51 p.m.
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Subject: Re: Recommendation
Hello Waqas,
I teach in Dubai with a mixed range of students. Mixed in the sense
of
nationality, but more importantly, mixed regarding their previous
background
of visual experience. I have used Betty Edwards' book and the workbook
in
the beginning drawing class on numerous occassions. It does give a
clear
description of the basic elements of drawing and a good foundation for
how
to see as opposed to just looking. For intermediate and advanced
students,
it is best used to hone specific skills that an individual student may
need
practice with. I do stress though that it is one of many methods to
learning the skills of drawing as some students take to it readily,
while
others find the work a little dull and unchallenging.
Two other books I found that complement Edwards are Hodson (Hodgson?)
"Keys
to Drawing" and Mendelowitz "A Guide to Drawing" the latter having an
accompanying workbook. The Mendelowitz goes furthest regarding drawing
as an
expressive medium in its own right as well as provoking the student to
extend and respond to media, material, and concept.
Good luck,
--
Michael Bray
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication
The American University in Dubai
Dubai
U.A.E.
PH: 04 3183207
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Mobile: 050 251 2060
On 4/23/07 9:27 PM, "waqas" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am new to this research network but not new to drawing.
>
> Does anyone have or use 'The New Drawing on the Right Side of the
Brain'
> by Betty Edwards + the workbook as a point of reference?
>
> Would you recommend it's excercises/instructions as a way to improve
or
> is it more for people starting to learn how to draw?
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
> Waqas
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