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The Observer's Eye: Capturing Natural Images
Saturday, July 07, 2018, 8:00 AM to Saturday, August 04, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
Category: Course

This course takes advantage of an immersive experience in wilderness to explore the intersection of art and science, and to investigate how such immersive experiences can sharpen observational skills. Art has long been used to formally describe the natural world, and accurate and evocative imagery are critical aspects of scientific inquiry. Not unlike the naturalist of the 19th century, students will explore the ways in which we observe and record information from nature. The class will utilize both drawing and photography as a means of interpreting the diversity of organisms and natural features at the Wilderness Field Station and in the Boundary Waters region. This course is designed for the beginner in visual art with basic lessons in drawing and photography. Direct observation and explorations in the use of line, value, texture, and form will serve to develop your visual acuity. This heightened sense of seeing is then applied to photography with an emphasis on the study of the effects of light on a subject. No previous experience required.

 

Web Address of Course Info:
http://www.coe.edu/fieldstation-courses#art191

Contact (Name and email):
Jesse Ellis [email protected]