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Mohsen Veysi

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Education:

PhD, Art History, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
MFA, University of Cincinnati
MA, Visual Arts and New Media, Accademia di Belle Arti di Florence, Italy
BFA, Painting, Accademia di Belle Arti di Florence, Italy

Bio

Mohsen Veysi is a multidisciplinary artist, art historian and educator with over 10 years of international teaching experience. He holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, with degrees from Florence and Cincinnati. His work merges image and text, exploring themes of language, identity and visual poetry. His research interests include drawing history, Persian calligraphy, neuroaesthetics and global art history. Mohsen’s teaching blends studio practice with art history, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. He has taught in Italy, Switzerland, the U.S. and Canada, using a student-centered approach focused on self-discovery and meta-learning.

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Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Drawing CSDR 100 CS26/FA

Description

Drawing from observation, translating ideas into visual representations, and compositional organization are fundamental to any creative practice. An invaluable skill, drawing is broadly applicable to creative interests and careers including illustration, communication design, animation, architecture and beyond. Develop your perceptual and descriptive skills in this introduction to drawing using a variety of media, techniques and subject matter. You will be introduced to drawing as a means of visual investigation, exploring studies in line, shape, perspective, proportion, positive and negative space. This course is an ideal, supportive learning environment if you are new to the practice of drawing, want to learn more formal approaches to drawing, or are looking to continue developing your drawing skills.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.