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Picture Pattern Paper Model — DES4105.01

Instructor: Farhad Mirza
Days & Time: TH 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

In this course, we will explore the visual and spatial potential of cut paper models. The course will begin with a number of directed drawing and model-making exercises, and end with original work made with paper, knives, and glue. Students will study and do research on paper models by a variety of contemporary artists and architects–Zarina’s paper houses, Siah Armajani’s bridges, James Casebere’s abandoned tabletop constructions, Bodys Isek Kingelez’s dazzling utopian propositions, and many others.

Meditation Among Us — APA2193.01

Instructor: Dor Ben-Amotz
Days & Time: TH 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 2

In this class we will explore the practice of meditation as a physical and mental training exercise. In class meditation and discussion, as well as outside reading and writing assignments, will explore Eastern and Western persepctives on ourselves and the world.