Alchemical Notebooks: Journaling for Personal Transformation (online)

Course description

What's the point of a journal? A book of days; a travelogue of dreams; an archive for the banal, the unexpected, and the mysterious; an index of pleasure and dissatisfaction; a bridge to the not-known. Using curiosity as a guide, meditation, introspection, and writing can be helpful tools in deepening self-understanding and enhancing creativity.

Be in community with other artists and use these reflective tools to further develop and enhance an artistic practice and hone one's craft. Course activities include readings, discussions, and in-class writing exercises. Students also engage in daily journaling and meditation practices to enhance in class activities. Come away from this class with newly developed methods of reflective journaling, specifically designed for artists.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Google Meet. Class meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. CST. Course meetings will include lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, exercise and activities, time to ask questions, and share resources. Asynchronous course activities may include readings, daily journaling and meditation and optional group writing. Office hours will be scheduled throughout the class.

Required materials

Supplies

• Pen or pencil
• Notebook or sketchbook

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see links for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.