Gingher Leyendecker, Ph.D.

Chair:

Faculty Chair - Life Drawing/Art Anatomy

Program Director:

Art

Art

Office: AC 30 - Room: 19

480-461-7623

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    By appointment

Office hours are held both virtually and in-person, and are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

ART116 Life Drawing I 3 Credits

Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: ART116 is required for the Certificate of Completion in Digital Arts: Digital Illustration and the Digital Illustration Track for the AAS in Digital Arts.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26144

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26144 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

ART118 Art Anatomy 3 Credits

Artistic study of the concept of anatomical unity. Principle skeletal and muscular structures affecting surface form of the human figure. Includes drawing project, portfolio, and tests.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART116 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28120
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

ART290AC Studio Art 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field.

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Call Art Department at 480-461-7524 for Permission Numbers.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28826
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

ART116 Life Drawing I 3 Credits

Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: ART116 is required for the Certificate of Completion in Digital Arts: Digital Illustration and the Digital Illustration Track for the AAS in Digital Arts.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24952
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

15 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

24213

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

11 of 22
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24213 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

ART117 Life Drawing II 3 Credits

Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition.

Prerequisites: ART116.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24174
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Open

14 of 18
Seats Available

ART216 Life Drawing III 3 Credits

Advanced creative study from model in various painting and drawing media.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24175
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Open

14 of 18
Seats Available

ART217 Life Drawing IV 3 Credits

Further development of skills in expressive drawing materials and techniques as applied to finished drawings of the human form.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART216 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24176
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Open

14 of 18
Seats Available

ART290DC Studio Art: Life Drawing 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24709
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Open

14 of 18
Seats Available

Degrees & Awards

BFA: Painting and Drawing, New Mexico State University

MFA: Painting and Drawing, Arizona State University

Ph.D.: Education, Cognitive Development of Adults, Walden University

President, Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association: 2013-2018

Chair Academy Leadership and Development: 2017

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