Part-Time Instructor, Drawing for Foundation
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School of Architecture & Design
Department: Foundation Program
Campus: Beirut
Vacancy Date: Fall 2017
The Foundation Program in the School of Architecture & Design at the Lebanese American University is now accepting applications for Part-Time Faculty to teach the Drawing for Foundation course, for the academic year 2017-18, for its Beirut Campus. Applicants to this position should have prior experience in teaching, and would be required to teach drawing in the formative year / the Foundation Program - a common platform to all entering students in Fine Arts, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Fashion Design.
Drawing for Foundation
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to discover the exploratory potential of visualizing thinking through hand drawing. Students’ skills in drawing as mimesis and as perception are emphasized. The course delves into traditional and conceptual transcription, using drawing as a primary mode of inquiry and perception. Through different drawing exercises, students will be introduced to the study of chiaroscuro, perspective, nature, object, materials, textures and principles of composition. Each student will be expected to complete a black book series that demonstrates their mastery of basic drawing skills.
Minimum Requirements: a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, the Visual Arts or any design discipline, with teaching experience.
This position will be open in FALL 2017, which starts by Mid-August.
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Application Process : Candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, a CV, a Portfolio of Student Work and a Portfolio of Personal Work, as well as examples of scholarly work : thesis research, papers, articles, and syllabi of courses taught. The application should be sent to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb
Applications deadline: 10 June 2017
Notifications will be sent by: 10 July 2017