Gingher Leyendecker
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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Open 2 of 18 |
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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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Open 6 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.
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. |
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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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Open 9 of 18 |
| 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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Open 9 of 18 |
| 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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Open 9 of 18 |
| 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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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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Open 9 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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