Visualize This! – Lines and Letters
Description
Join us in the studio to explore using visuals in an academic context. Each session covers a new topic where participants can explore tools and techniques, making visual representations for scholarly work.
{no previous drawing or experience required}
Session 2: Lines and Letters
All marks begin with a point. Sometimes knowing where to start is the biggest challenge when drawing or writing in front of the class. Building a visual vocabulary with basic elements will build your confidence and provide foundational skills you can use across your curriculum.
In the studio this week, participants will explore these elements through a series of guided drawing activities. Lines, shapes and icons, letters, words and text will be practiced. Activities for introducing students to visual practice will be shared.
Sign up, draw together, and share your work in a creative and safe studio space.
Facilitated By
Marie Bartlett
Instructional Designer
As an Instructional Designer at Thompson Rivers University—Open Learning, Marie is dedicated to creating educational experiences that inspire and engage learners. She looks for opportunities to highlight active learning and creativity in her course design, and uses innovative pedagogical approaches to best utilize online environments for learning and teaching.
Marie grew up in the Czech Republic, where she started teaching high school level English as a Second Language, Studio Drawing, and History of Architecture. Her curiosity and sense of adventure took her to study, live, and work in the United States and Canada. In 2006, Marie moved from face-to-face educational settings to work in distance education, which has been her passion ever since.
Marie’s educational background is in Learning and Technology (MA, Royal Roads University), and Art History and English Literature (BA honours, University of Victoria).
When Marie is not at work, you can find her making art, being active, growing and eating food, exploring the world, and chasing after her two young children.
Facilitated By
Jason Toal
Educational Technology Coordinator
Jason has been an Educator and Educational Technologist for the past 25 years. From the sketchbook page to the webpage, he creates learning experiences on the topics of Visual Practice, Educational Media, and Open Educational Resources. With a background in art, design & interaction design, he specializes in the human aspects of learning technology and the innovative use of media.
