Continuing Education Catalog Spring 2012 - The New School

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Interior Design: History, Principles, and Theory Decorative Arts to 1800: Renaissance to Neoclassicism PCID 1800 A | 12 sessions | Thu, 6–8:30 p.m. | beg. Feb. 2 | $699 | Dianne Pierce Students acquire a basic understanding of the development of decorative arts in Europe from the 15th to the 18th century. Focusing on the cultures of Italy, France, and England, students explore objects and environments drawn from public and private life. Furniture, textiles, metalwork, glass, ceramics, interiors, and architecture are examined in relation to style and meaning, with special consideration given to the cultural, social, and political contexts in which they were designed and used. (2 credits) Limited to 16. Decorative Arts After 1800 PCID 1801 A || ONLINE | 9 weeks | Mar. 5–May 14 | $699 | Erica Forester After World War II, the decorative arts reflected the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the social and economic changes it gave rise to. Students investigate furniture, ceramics, metalwork, and textiles of the modern era. Subjects include the arts and crafts movement, art nou veau, art deco, the Bauhaus, the Victorian era in the United States and England, 19th-century revival styles in architecture and the decorative arts, functionalism, and the relationship between design and technology. (2 credits) Limited to 16. Architecture of New York PCID 1700 A | 12 sessions | Wed, 9:15–11:45 a.m. | beg. Feb. 1 | $699 | John Kriskiewicz From the Federal-style rowhouse to the modern skyscraper, New York’s architectural heritage is compelling. Acquaint yourself with the philosophy and forces that have shaped our city. Using the city as a classroom, physically experience New York City architecture and its urban environments. Learn to identify architectural styles and understand them in the context of social, economic, and technological currents. The first class meets at Parsons’ Greenwich Village campus; subsequent classes meet off campus at various Manhattan locations. (2 credits) Limited to 16. Art Deco PCID 1820 A || ONLINE | 5 weeks | Mar. 5–April 13 | $349 | Erica Forester Art deco is now viewed as the most exciting decorative style of the 20th century. This course explores the development of art deco between 1910 and 1940—from its high-style origins in Paris to its streamlined modern interpretation in the United States. Examine the use of art deco in architecture, interiors, furniture, and the decorative arts. Analyze the work of notable designers from Ruhlmann to Deskey. Learn about the value of art deco furniture and decorative objects in the marketplace today. (1 credit) Limited to 16. Oriental Rug Seminar PCID 0500 A | 3 sessions | Tue & Thu, 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. | Mar. 20, 22 & 29 | $349 | Alfred Blair A three-day hands-on intensive course to familiarize both designers and students with one of the least-understood aspects of interior design: Oriental rugs. By viewing many actual examples, you’ll learn the keys to identifying age, style, origin, condition, and value in handmade rugs. This course also includes fundamentals of carpetmaking, such as structure, material, knotting, and dyes. The first class meets at Parsons; subsequent classes meet in different galleries in Manhattan’s rug district. (1 credit) Limited to 16. 22 | Visit newschool.edu/parsons/continuing-education for additional courses and updates. Antiques Studies Antiques Connoisseurship PCID 1900 A | 12 sessions | Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | beg. Feb. 2 | $699 | Louise Devenish Is it an antique or a reproduction? Learn the essential criteria for collecting and evaluating antique furniture. Study quality, craftsmanship, condition, and design in historical context. Learn how to judge articles in terms of excellence and success as works of art. Develop an eye for good design, proportion, and authenticity. Study English, French, and American pieces. Field trips include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fine furniture galleries, and conservation studios. A guest speaker from Sotheby’s speaks on validity and criteria for collecting. (2 credits) Limited to 16. Decorative Arts: NY Collections PCID 1907 A | 6 sessions | Thu, 3–5:30 p.m. | beg. Mar. 22 | $349 | Louise Devenish Take advantage of the valuable resources and current happenings in the New York City art world. Tour a range of collections, special exhibits, and historical homes. Glimpse the current art market through group visits to major museums and private collections in and around the city. Participate in discussions of the scholarly impact of small and private collections and of current blockbuster decorative arts exhibitions inspired by major historical events, such as Henry Hudson’s 400th anniversary. There will be entrance fees for exhibitions and museums, and class meetings may run over. (1 credit) Limited to 12. How do I find my classroom? Visit my.newschool.edu and click the Class Finder link. (Do not log in.)
Graduate-Level Studies Art and Design Education These graduate-level courses are tailored to artists, designers, and educators interested in teaching art and design at the college level. Taught online, they explore theoretical foundations of art and design education, new online tools, and practical aspects of classroom instruction. Web 2.0 Teaching Tools PCSP 5000 A || ONLINE | 9 weeks | Mar. 5–May 14 | $699 | Cynthia Lawson Designed to provide a theoretical foundation for creative professionals who teach or are preparing to teach at the university level, this course examines the historical, cultural, and theoretical underpinnings of innovative pedagogy using digital and social media. Learning can involve conventional online shells, social networking sites and experiences, modalities such as podcasts and streaming video, and even the most current tools, such as ChatRoulette. Students learn to use a variety of these software tools and digital modes and consider how to use them effectively to deliver educational information at the university level. The final course assignment includes a project brief or lesson plan as well as the design of digital and social media components. (3 graduate credits) Limited to 20. Special Topics in Art and Design Education PCSP 5001 A || ONLINE | 9 weeks | Mar. 5–May 14 | $699 | Dina Weiss Students explore the basics of teaching art and design courses at the university level. They develop and implement lessons, create inquiry-based dialogues about art and design, and find the most effective ways to interact with students during class critiques and discussions. The course examines distinctive aspects of teaching art and design, such as studio assignments, site visits, facilitating critiques, and cultural history and theory. By focusing on what is unique to art and design-based thinking and learning, students discover the importance of collaboration, iteration, reflective practice, and systems thinking in art and design curricula. (3 graduate credits) Limited to 20. How to Register Current New School/Parsons graduate students Register with your program advisor, whether you are taking a course for credit or auditing. Registration cannot be completed without advisor approval and, for credit registration, confirmation that the credits will be accepted by the student’s program. Registration must be completed in person at the Registrar’s Office, 72 Fifth Avenue. Nonmatriculated students Students not matriculated at The New School or Parsons can register on a noncredit basis online at ceregistration.newschool.edu/register. Graduate credit tuition is $1,390 per credit. To register for credit, download the Graduate- Level Studies registration form online at newschool.edu/parsons/continuingeducation-registration. Complete the form and payment information and register in person at the Registrar’s Office, 72 Fifth Avenue. You can also fax the form to 212.229.5648 or mail it to The New School, Registrar’s Office, 79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY 10003. Art and Design Education | 23
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