College Seminar (101-7-21)

Topic

The Art of Noticing

Instructors

Averill A Curdy

Meeting Info

University Hall 018 English: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

In this creative looking and creative writing class, we will learn to look deeply and closely at visual art, artifacts, objects, and nature, then translate that looking into our creative writing, making connections between our exterior and interior worlds. Attention, the art of noticing, is important not only for artists and writers, but also for scientists, entrepeneurs, or anyone whose work depends on seeing and making connections that others don't. In following the lines of inquiry that we discover, we can learn more about what we want to pay attention to. Field work will include trips to the Block Museum and Deering Library's Special Collections, as well as other important campus and community resources. Weekly writing prompts inspired by our readings and field work will lead to a portfolio of finished creative work in poetry and prose.

Teaching Method

Interactive lectures, writing workshops, small group discussions.

Evaluation Method

Reading journal, including weekly short critical or creative writing assignments
Final portfolio of creative work in prose, poetry, or a combination of the two, selected, developed, and revised from journal entries
Class participation, weekly Canvas postings, peer critiques
No final exam

Class Materials (Required)

Readings posted on Canvas.

Class Attributes

WCAS College Seminar