Visual Thinking class Intro
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This document outlines the key elements of a course called "Visual Thinking" taught by Michael Kieley. The course aims to teach students how to use images and visual problem solving to address complex problems. It emphasizes learning through making art rather than just reading about art. Some goals of the course include developing skills in perception, critiquing and interpreting images, and enhancing creativity. A variety of visual art forms will be explored, with an emphasis on having a fun and expressive creative process.
Visual Thinking class Intro
- 1. Visual Thinking a course in image intelligence and imagination by Michael Kieley
- 2. Visual Thinking a course in image intelligence and imagination by Michael Kieley
- 3. Visual Thinking a course in image intelligence and imagination by Michael Kieley
- 4. Visual Thinking a course in image intelligence and imagination by Michael Kieley
- 5. Visual Thinking a course in image intelligence and imagination by Michael Kieley
- 6. Visual Thinking a course in image intelligence and imagination by Michael Kieley
- 8. Elements cindy sherman
- 9. Elements • PERCEPTION cindy sherman
- 10. Elements • PERCEPTION • CULTURE cindy sherman
- 11. Elements • PERCEPTION • CULTURE • CREATING cindy sherman
- 13. Process
- 14. Process • We will learn by doing.
- 15. Process • We will learn by doing. • We will make art, rather than merely read about it.
- 16. frank gehry
- 17. frank gehry Visual Thinking occurs whenever one solves a problem using an image, symbol, map, or chart.
- 18. “pull of the moon” sarah perry Premise #1
- 19. “pull of the moon” sarah perry Premise #1 An image can weave complexity into a single instantaneous summary of a problem, which then allows for new vantage points, and thus new solutions.
- 20. “pull of the moon” sarah perry Fast Premise #1 An image can weave complexity into a single instantaneous summary of a problem, which then allows for new vantage points, and thus new solutions.
- 21. “pull of the moon” sarah perry Fast Holistic Premise #1 An image can weave complexity into a single instantaneous summary of a problem, which then allows for new vantage points, and thus new solutions.
- 22. Premise #2 anthony goicolea
- 23. Premise #2 On a daily basis we are probably exposed to more images than a person a thousand years ago would have experienced in a lifetime. anthony goicolea
- 24. Premise #2 anthony goicolea
- 25. Premise #3
- 26. Premise #3 • Schooling in the “3-R’s” doesn’t prepare us for the present day world of images.
- 27. Premise #3 • Schooling in the “3-R’s” doesn’t prepare us for the present day world of images. • Therefore, each of us needs to become progressively more adept at making, critiquing, interpreting, and when necessary, blocking the inundation of images.
- 29. Some problems are best solved visually.
- 31. Some people who aren’t especially “word-smart”, may be extremely “picture-smart.”
- 32. 7 Kinds of Smart Multiple Types of Intelligence
- 33. 7 Kinds of Smart 5% Multiple Types 8% of Intelligence 12% 43% 13% 19%
- 34. 7 Kinds of Smart 5% Multiple Types 8% of Intelligence Word Smart 12% Picture Smart 43% Social Smarts Movement Smart Emotively Smart 13% Spirit Smart 19%
- 35. Course Goals
- 36. Course Goals Skills, Techniques, & Questions for Exploration
- 37. tim hawkinson
- 38. tim hawkinson
- 39. We will not be drawing any pretty horses. tim hawkinson
- 42. We will be open to using forms of art making that are both fun and expressive. Pleasure Principle
- 43. dan flavin
- 44. dan flavin
- 45. dan flavin These will include model making, non-representational drawing, collage, photo montage & visual fiction; along with the option to use photography, video, etc., etc.
- 47. Enhancing Creativity the first skill most people need to develop is the ability to temporarily switch off analytical and critical thinking, in order to be open to numerous possibilities.
- 48. Enhancing Creativity the first skill most people need to develop is the ability to temporarily switch off analytical and critical thinking, in order to be open to numerous possibilities.
- 49. Impossible ! It is impossible to simultaneously think both rationally + creatively.
- 50. Impossible ! It is impossible to simultaneously think both rationally + creatively.
- 51. Impossible ! It is impossible to simultaneously think both rationally + creatively. Most people limit their creativity by trying to self- critique ideas at the moment of inception.
- 52. andy warhol
- 53. andy warhol What is the value of Art?
- 55. Personal Expressions What is the origin of the creative urge?
- 57. NO Limitations & Excuses Art can be made from gold, and art can be made of junk. Art can be made by disciplined poor people, and art can be made by well-to-do maniacs.
- 59. Alternative Art Forms • Land Art christo
- 60. Alternative Art Forms • Land Art • Light & Space Art christo
- 61. Alternative Art Forms • Land Art • Light & Space Art • Performance Art christo
- 63. Favorite
- 64. Favorite Things
- 65. Favorite Things
- 66. Favorite Things ross bleckner
- 69. “Brave men run in my family” - ed ruscha
- 72. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course :
- 73. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently
- 74. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art
- 75. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making
- 76. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world
- 77. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art
- 78. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process
- 79. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content
- 80. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork
- 81. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design
- 82. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design • to better “see” things and to write about those images using powerful and appropriate words.
- 83. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design • to better “see” things and to write about those images using powerful and appropriate words. • to learn new and different means of visual communication
- 84. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design • to better “see” things and to write about those images using powerful and appropriate words. • to learn new and different means of visual communication • explore new ideas in design
- 85. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design • to better “see” things and to write about those images using powerful and appropriate words. • to learn new and different means of visual communication • explore new ideas in design • don’t have one, just want to see what happens
- 86. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design • to better “see” things and to write about those images using powerful and appropriate words. • to learn new and different means of visual communication • explore new ideas in design • don’t have one, just want to see what happens • to see things differently & to change my perceptions
- 87. Some of the things others students have hoped to get from the course : • want to see the world differently • better understanding of modern art • improve my film making • deeper understand of how to perceive the world • stay open to new ways of viewing art • expand my creative process • better understand the meaning of things expressed by their form and content • trying to reach new areas within my artwork • expand my vocabulary in art and design • to better “see” things and to write about those images using powerful and appropriate words. • to learn new and different means of visual communication • explore new ideas in design • don’t have one, just want to see what happens • to see things differently & to change my perceptions
- 88. www.learnvisualthinking.com Michael Kieley
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