Gingher Leyendecker, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Life Drawing/Art Anatomy
Program Director:
Office: AC 30 - Room: 19
480-461-7623
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Office hours are held both virtually and in-person, and are also available by appointment.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None. |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17557
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Closed |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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16994
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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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. |
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| ART117 | Life Drawing II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART116. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16960
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM
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Class Started |
| ART216 | Life Drawing III | 3 Credits | ||||
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Advanced creative study from model in various painting and drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16961
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM
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Class Started |
| ART217 | Life Drawing IV | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16962
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM
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Class Started |
| ART290DC | Studio Art: Life Drawing | 3 Credits | ||||
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Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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34303
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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17400
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM
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Class Started |
Spring 2027
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None. |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10078
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 8 of 18 |
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10071
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 7 of 22 |
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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. |
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| ART118 | Art Anatomy | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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11585
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM
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Open 12 of 18 |
| ART290AC | Studio Art | 3 Credits | ||||
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Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Call Art Department at 480-461-7524 for Permission Numbers. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12003
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 3:15 PM
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Open 12 of 18 |
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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