Gingher Leyendecker, Ph.D.

Chair:

Faculty Chair - Life Drawing/Art Anatomy

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

Fall 2023

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
20259

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

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 20259 Students may contact instructor at gingher@mesacc.edu

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Spring 2024

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
26554

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

20 of 20
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 26554 Students may contact instructor at: jennifer.leyendecker@mesacc.edu

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
29055
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 16
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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