Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

33 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid Textbook Required REMOTE Hudson River School of Painting Discover a large, loosely knit group of artists including Thomas Cole, Asher Durand, Frederic Church, and John Kensett, who painted landscapes in New York State, New England, and the far West between 1825 and 1875. The compositions often followed European formulas derived from the peaceful, balanced landscapes of Claude Lorrain or the more dramatic ones by Salvator Rosa. Learn how the Hudson River School artists responded to the rising sense of American nationhood and patriotism by painting America’s wilderness as if it were a new Eden from which a glorious civilization would arise. CE-ART 2345VA, 3 Wed., Feb. 2-16, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, $60. C Andersen. #18459 IN-PERSON The Great Museums of the World Explore six of the world’s greatest art museums, including the Louvre, the Prado, the Uffizi, the Rijksmuseum, the Hermitage and the Met. Look at and discuss the many masterpieces these museums house and how they are representative and outstanding examples of their time and place in history. CE-ART 2333, 3 Thurs., Feb. 10-24, 1:00-3:30 pm, KNC-3, $99. S Altman. #18481 REMOTE Art and Photography of the Civil War–American Impressionism (1860-1890) Examine the paintings of the Civil War period by artists Frederick Church, Winslow Homer and others. The Civil War was the first war to be extensively photographed. Discover the photographic work of Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner and others. CE-HIST 2075, 2 Wed., Mar. 9 & 16, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, $40. C Andersen. #18464 FAMOUS ARTISTS NEW! IN-PERSON Van Gogh, Gauguin and the Beginning of Modern Art An introduction to the artwork and lives of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin in the light of their short lived but interesting friendship and later their influence on many modern artists including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. The unique style and outstanding interest in nature of the artist Vincent Van Gogh will be covered. Also included will be the iconoclastic work of Paul Gauguin as well as his individual understanding of the art of painting and art in general. Lastly a detailed look into how these two great artists influenced many artists and the art of painting in general well into the 20th century. CE-ART 2348, 8 Fri., Feb. 4-Mar. 25, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-4, $202. J Coppola. #18938 IN-PERSON Famous (and Not So Famous) Women Photographers This course will explore the artwork, personal life, and artistic impact of famous & not so famous women photographers: Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Lisette Model, Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Lee Miller, Vivian Meier, Annie Liebovitz, Sally Mann, Cindy Sherman, Francesca Woodman, Anne Geddes CE-PHOTO 2038, 8 Wed., Mar. 23-May 11, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, KNC-5, $175. S Courtney. #18537 IN-PERSON Mary Cassatt in France Join us for a compelling presentation about Mary Cassatt’s journey to becoming a professional artist in France. Share her struggles to balance family obligations with career goals as well as the instructor ’s own journey in researching Cassatt’s life for her play, Girl in Blue Armchair. Includes images of Cassatt’s work and those of her contemporaries. CE-ART 2187VA, 1 Fri., Feb. 25, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, KNC-3, $26. S Courtney. #18533 IN-PERSON Famous (and Not So Famous) Women Artists An exploration of the art, personal life, and artistic impact of six famous women artists: Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Camille Claudel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and Sally Mann. CE-ART 2296VA, 8 Wed., Jan. 26-Mar. 16, 12:00 noon–2:00 pm, KNC-3, $175. S Courtney. #18534 MUSIC APPRECIATION NEW! REMOTE History of the Guitar The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world, yet is rarely the subject of extensive historical study. Trace the history of the guitar from its varied origins to the developments and innovations that enabled the guitar to become what it is today. Discover guitars rich and multifaceted history, from guitarists and composers such as Gaspar Sanz, Mauro Giuliani, Fernando Sor, Francisco Tárrega, and Andrés Segovia to Luthiers Louis Panormo, Georg Staufer, Antonio de Torres, C. F. Martin, and numerous others. CE-MUSIC 2102, 3 Wed., Mar. 2-16, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #18844 NEW! REMOTE Beatles and Beyond: Exploring the Music The Beatles need no introduction. More than 1 billion records sold, 19 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, their albums have stayed at #1 for a total of over 300-weeks in the United States and the United Kingdom combined, and that is just scratching the surface. Explore and analyze the music of The Beatles, with a focus on how they revolutionized and expanded notions of what pop and rock music could be, paving the way for today’s artists. Discover how The Beatles made numerous innovations in songwriting and recording technology, drawing from a wide range of musical cultures and traditions to create their singular sound. CE-MUSIC 2101, 3 Wed., Apr. 6-20, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #18891 Register Early! Classes are canceled for under-enrollment several days in advance. We recommend that you register ONE week in advance of the course start date.