Event Title
The Art of Observation
Department
Art
Start Date
11-4-2015 2:15 PM
End Date
11-4-2015 3:30 PM
Description
Visual literacy is a core skill that plays an important role in numerous professions, from medicine to law to business administration. During the past decade, an increasing number of U.S. medical schools as well as other programs have had success in teaching observation skills by integrating arts education into clinical training programs. In this workshop, the former Director of the Worcester Art Museum will use works of art to teach you how to sharpen your sense of inquiry and communication skills. By carefully observing, describing and analyzing these works, you will learn how to deal with ambiguity and balance detailed analysis with big-picture thinking.
The Art of Observation
Visual literacy is a core skill that plays an important role in numerous professions, from medicine to law to business administration. During the past decade, an increasing number of U.S. medical schools as well as other programs have had success in teaching observation skills by integrating arts education into clinical training programs. In this workshop, the former Director of the Worcester Art Museum will use works of art to teach you how to sharpen your sense of inquiry and communication skills. By carefully observing, describing and analyzing these works, you will learn how to deal with ambiguity and balance detailed analysis with big-picture thinking.