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Description, analysis, investigation, and theorization of art and its practice. Students will engage in various forms of critical and generative writing and multimedia composition for the visual arts, such as press releases, artist statements, curatorial statements, proposals, exhibition reviews, analytical essays, and creative projects. Of special interest to majors in the arts, communications, and cultural studies.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2LK or 2E; upper-division standing.

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Letter

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1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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HIRSCH S A
Sarah Hirsch
4.9
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WRIT 109V Hirsch S A Spring 2025 Total: 19
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4.9
WRIT109V . Hirsch S A 2 Months Ago

Such a good professor, we had really nice conversations during the office hours. She is kind and helpful, and the course content is also fun.

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WRIT107M . Hirsch S A 9 Months Ago

Professor Hirsch has to be my favorite prof so far. I was scared taking an 8am writing class but she made it so interesting and kept her students engaged. She assigns a good amount of readings a week but they're very quick reads and really interesting. Her feedback is amazing and wants nothing but the best for her students, definitely recommend.

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 9 Months Ago

she was so nice, sweet, and caring. honestly one of the best professors here to take for writing. she even gave out lolipops one time! but there are three essays for the course, first being 3 pages, 4 pages, and then 4 or 5 pages depending on you. you do have to attend the lectures but shes so wonderful!!

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 11 Months Ago

Prof Hirsch is amazing and so supportive. She gives extremely supportive feedback and genuinely cares about your progress as a writer. I loved this class!

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

literally the sweetest and I felt so bad when others wouldn't participate because she really cares and is passionate. class overall is pretty chill/ easy with not much readings and there is always enough time to finish the papers

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Professor Hirsch was approachable and understanding. She uses a variety of different writers, novels and movies in her classes. Lectures also included fundamentals of writing and gave in depth feedback. The Final grade consists of three essays, writing responses, and class participation. Overall, my writing improved drastically!

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WRIT 109V
0 / 0 Closed
Writing for the Visual Arts
T B A
T R
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
67.5% A
WRIT 109V
25 / 25 Full
Writing for the Visual Arts
Ellen Whittet 4.5
M W
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
67.5% A
WRIT 109ED
0 / 25 Enrolled
Writing for the Teaching Professions
Elizabeth Saur 5.0
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
69.8% A
WRIT 109GS
26 / 25 Full
Writing And Gender Studies
Grue M N
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
77.1% A
WRIT 109CS
25 / 25 Full
Writing for Chicano/a Studies
Vickie Vertiz 4.1
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
56.9% A
WRIT 109CS
25 / 25 Full
Writing for Chicano/a Studies
Vickie Vertiz 4.1
M W
17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
56.9% A
WRIT 109ST
25 / 25 Full
Writing for Science and Technology
Rebecca Chenoweth 4.6
T R
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
68.0% A
WRIT 109GS
25 / 25 Full
Writing And Gender Studies
Houser V G
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
77.1% A