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Extras: The Figure Painting Group is changing the Thursday morning long pose to Saturday morning 9am to 12 noon beginning in Jan. We have been in operation for 13 years offering drop in figure drawing from live nude models 3 times/week. Everyone is welcome. 1st time fee is only $5 for 3 hours. $9 thereafter. Times are as follows: Wed evening 6:30-9:30 short pose. Sat morning 9-noon one pose. Sat afternoon 1-4pm short pose. Note: Sat morning long pose effective Jan 2007. 4949 N Broadway #132. questions call Ted at 303 258-7273, or Roger at 303 449-0673
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University of Colorado Spring 2008 Tyler Alpern
ARTS 2202-750 Painting 2 3 Credit ARTS 1212 750 PAINTING FOR NON-MAJORS 3 Credit
Place and Time: Libby Hall Basement - Painting Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm -6:00pm. Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
Contacts: Tyler Alpern 303 545 6955 Email: Tyler.alpern@frontrange.edu web: www.tyleralpern.com/cu.html
Important Dates: No CU Classes 1/21, 3/24 -28. Class dates: 1/14 - 4/30.
Course Description: Explores basic techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting to depict form and space on a two-dimensional surface.
Competencies View (referred to by capitol letters throughout syllabus): A. Create paintings using a variety of painting processes and techniques. B. Identify and apply the visual elements. C. Identify and apply the principles of composition. D. Explore a variety of painting genres. E. Research and apply major historical and contemporary concepts in painting. F. Analyze and critically evaluate paintings.
Objectives: Students will start to develop and experiment with their own styles and content while learning and practicing technical skills and color theory. Students will learn to take risks and challenge themselves to make better paintings. Because of this, experimentation and risk taking occasional awful looking work is inevitable, expected and a part of the learning process. This class is an exercise and experience as well as a product oriented class. My goal is help you to learn how to paint and understand color. Just as a musician practices his or her craft for countless hours; to learn to paint, you must make paintings, a lot of them to become good. You may make some really bad paintings. That is expected. In fact, if you do not make some bad paintings I will suspect that you are not giving much effort to the class. This class will focus on creative exploration, color theory and mixing, development of technical skills. We will do both exercises and finished work.
Course Projects: We will try a variety of exercises, some traditional and concrete, and others that are rather unusual and abstract. Some you will relate to and others you may struggle with or hate. Topics will include: Color, Value, Palettes, Mixing, Transparency vs. Opacity, Atmospheric Perspective, Layering, Expressiveness, Emphasis, Human Form, Creativity, Composition, Style, Imagination (A-C, E). We will look at paintings from many different eras and cultures (D,E). I want you to draw 3 days a week outside of class (at least 20 minutes), so get a sketch book for this purpose and date each drawing. You are free to draw what you want in it. Develop ideas for paintings in your sketchbook. You will have to complete projects in class based on your own ideas that you formulate outside of class in your sketchbook. Bring your sketch book to class every day as I will periodically collect them without warning. There will be some assignments that you complete outside of class. Explanations are given at the start of each class so please BE ON TIME - even one minute late may be considered tardy. Performance and Grading Policy: You are already an A student. Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. You must complete 72.5 hours of in class time to keep your A. 29 class periods at 2.5 pts each or 5 pts = 95pts. Sketchbook 5 pts. 2.5 points deducted for late work each period past due. Make-up classes or assignments (IF POSSIBLE) must be completed within 2 weeks and count part credit: up to 1.5 pts only for a 2.5 point class or up to 3 points for a 5 point class. COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS. Grading scale: 99-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F
Three tardies, early departures, or excessive breaks equal one absence. Missing more than 15 minutes of a period also counts as a tardy. A bad attitude on a day when we try something you do not like or not following assignment directions, or safe studio practices will count as an absence. For example: 10 hour final project that was given 3 hours of work or or a flat painting when depth was assigned will adversely affect your grade as no credit will be given for the class or classes those drawings were produced in. I want you to take risks and not worry about beauty of finished work so individual work is not graded. Assignments must be completed to get attendance credit. I expect you to call in advance of each absence. 303 545 6955. Religious holidays can be made up at full credit - please let me know your plans for them in advance.
Miscellaneous: You must wash and clean your desk after each class. Wear clothes that can get paint permanently on them. To avoid ingesting hazardous materials, eating and drinking in the studio is discouraged.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class.
No toxic chemicals or paints shall be disposed of in the sink. To protect Boulder Creek’s sensitive ecosystem, wastewater must meet stringent quality standards for numerous pollutants. Pottery, painting and photography operations are of particular concern because these activities use materials that may contain toxic metals which are not removed by water treatment plant processes, and therefore are retained in the environment. Such materials may not be placed in the sewer system; rather they must be collected for proper hazardous waste disposal.
If you are offended by the nude human form, please inform the instructor in advance of model sessions so an alternate assignment can be arranged.
Use of headphones allowed only if completely inaudible to others and may be disallowed. Text messaging allowed only at discretion of instructor. Cell privileges may be revoked.
Required Materials: Bristol Board Pad, large homemade palette 15"x15" (find a piece of glass, tape the edges and tape paper on bottom), single edge razor blades to clean glass, minimum of 10 brushes that are not too soft (#1, #4 or #6 round and flat, #12 flat) - the more the better. Supports such as heavy paper, canvas and stretcher bars will need to be bought as needed. Avoid canvas board. General supplies: scissors, rubber cement, paper towels.
PAINT: large tube of white (zinc or titanium), thalo (phthalocyanine) blue, ultramarine blue, thalo red rose (or another rose or magenta - not too pink or purple - acra, quinarcidone in acrylic), cadmium red (that looks red not orange), burnt umber, cadmium yellow medium, zinc or lemon yellow. Optional colors: alizarin crimson, thalo green, yellow ochre, orange, purple, burnt sienna, anything you like. Avoid colors described as light, as you can create light colors yourself by diluting dark colors yourself. Buy primarily saturated, deep, dark colors. Blues should look almost black. Acrylic painters should open paint and judge color quality by the paint not the label. A bright orange described as red will only frustrate you when red is what you need. DO NOT BUY BLACK. Do have at least one cool and warm red and blue. Check Prices - DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH- look for cheap brands.
OIL PAINTERS: Water soluble oils only!!!! At least 2 jars with lids and eyedropper but preferably 1 plastic squeeze bottle and 1 jar, Water soluble oil medium - odorless, acrylic medium for collage (optional).
ACRYLIC PAINTERS: Gel Medium, retarder, water containers, spray bottle or palette with covers, plastic wrap (optional).
CU Policies: Addtional Policies Posted Below.
Schedule - Subject to Change:
Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas (C). Assignments not completed in class are homework.
Class 1: Intro
Class 2: Art Supplies at Guiry's 2404 Pearl (24th and Pearl) Downtown. 4pm!
Class 3 - 6: Due by Class 8. 5pts each class.
First Semester: Color Mixing - Value Charts (B) Purpose: To learn how to see value, temperature and saturation in color, to understand color theory, to learn how colors mix, how to darken, lighten and neutralize them.
Second Semester: Color Matching. (A - C) Purpose: To apply and review the skills and knowledge from last term in a controlled test.
Class 6: Brush Stroke (A - C) 5 points Due by Class 8. Purpose: To develop brush technique and understand the visual power of brushstroke to craft from.
Class 7 - 8: Shading Theory (A - C) 5pts each class. Due buy Class 10. Purpose: To be able to paint what is real or imagined on a flat surface with the sharp illusion of mass and volume.
Class 9 - 12: Figurative Study (A,D) (MAKE- UPs very difficult) 5pts each. To learn to paint quickly, to begin to address the challenges of painting people and apply shading theory.
Class 14 - 21: 3-D Painting (A -F ) Due by Class 25. 5pts Class 14. Purpose: To apply skills learned so far in a creative work. Painting must be 18” x 24” or larger, have a strong illusion of 3-D volume, and achieve the following: Go Beyond Local Color To learn how value is more important than hue in crafting an image. To find expressive, personal color. and Layering and Transparency To learn how to craft a painting using an under painting, to begin to find an artistic voice. Must be a least 18” x 24”.
Class 20 - 29: Final Project and Critique. Flat Color, Surface and Text. (A - F) 5pts Class 21 Bold Visual Statement. Purpose: To embrace flat rather than modeled color in an image whether 3-D or flat in appearance, use text as a design element and activate the surface of the painting with BOTH additive and subtractive painting techniques.
Class Dates: 1: 1/14, 2: 1/16, 3: 1/23, 4: 1/28 5: 1/30, 6: 2/4, 7: 2/6, 8: 2/11, 9: 2/13, 10: 2/18, 11: 2/20, 12: 2/25, 13: 2/27, 14: 3/3, 15: 3/5, 16: 3/10, 17: 3/12, 18: 3/17, 19: 3/19, 20: 3/31, 21: 4/2, 22: 4/7, 23: 4/9, 24: 4/14, 25: 4/16, 26: 4/21, 27: 4/23, 28: 4/28. 29: 4/30. BREAKS: 1/21 3/26 - 3/30.
ARTS 2202-750 Painting 2 University of Colorado Fall '07 3 Credit
Place and Time: Libby Hall Basement - Painting Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm - 6:00pm. Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
Contacts: Tyler Alpern 303 545 6955 Email: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu web: www.tyleralpern.com/cu.html
Important Dates: No CU Classes 9/3, 11/19 - 23. Semester dates: 8/27 - 12/12.
Course Description: Explores basic techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting to depict form and space on a two-dimensional surface.
Competencies View (refered to by capitol letters throughout syllabus): A. Create paintings using a variety of painting processes and techniques. B. Identify and apply the visual elements. C. Identify and apply the principles of composition. D. Explore a variety of painting genres. E. Research and apply major historical and contemporary concepts in painting. F. Analyze and critically evaluate paintings. G. Assemble and assess a presentation of your work that demonstrates basic professionalism.
Objectives: Students will start to develop and experiment with their own styles and content while learning and practicing technical skills and color theory. Students will learn to take risks and challenge themselves to make better paintings. Because of this, experimentation and risk taking occasional awful looking work is inevitable, expected and a part of the learning process. This class is an exercise and experience as well as a product oriented class. My goal is help you to learn how to paint and understand color. Just as a musician practices his or her craft for countless hours; to learn to paint, you must make paintings, a lot of them to become good. You may make some really bad paintings. That is expected. In fact, if you do not make some bad paintings I will suspect that you are not giving much effort to the class. This class will focus on creative exploration, color theory and mixing, development of technical skills. We will do both exercises and finished work.
Course Projects: We will try a variety of exercises, some traditional and concrete, and others that are rather unusual and abstract. Some you will relate to and others you may struggle with or hate. Topics will include: Color, Value, Palettes, Mixing, Transparency vs. Opacity, Atmospheric Perspective, Layering, Expressiveness, Emphasis, Human Form, Creativity, Composition, Style, Imagination (A-C, E). We will look at paintings from many different eras and cultures (D,E). I want you to draw 3 days a week outside of class (at least 20 minutes), so get a sketch book for this purpose and date each drawing. You are free to draw what you want in it. Develop ideas for paintings in your sketchbook. You will have to complete projects in class based on your own ideas that you formulate outside of class in your sketchbook. Bring your sketch book to class every day as I will periodically collect them without warning. There will be some assignments that you complete outside of class. Explanations are given at the start of each class so please BE ON TIME.
Performance and Grading Policy:
You are already an A student. Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. You must complete 72.5 hours of in class time to keep your A. 29 class periods at 2.5 pts each or 5 pts = 95pts. Bold Visual Statement 2 Pts. Sketchbook 3 pts. 2.5 points deducted for late work each period past due. Make-up classes or assignments (IF POSSIBLE) must be completed within 2 weeks and count part credi: up to 1.5 pts only for a 2.5 point class or up to 3 points for a 5 point class.
COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS. Grading scale: 99-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F
Three tardies, early departures, or excessive breaks equal one absence. Missing more than 15 minutes of a period also counts as a tardy. A bad attitude on a day when we try something you do not like or not following assignment directions, or safe studio practices will count as an absence. For example: 10 hour final project that was given 3 hours of work or or a flat painting when depth was assigned will adversely affect your grade as no credit will be given for the class or classes those drawings were produced in. I want you to take risks and not worry about beauty of finished work so individual work is not graded. Assignments must be completed to get attendance credit. I expect you to call in advance of each absence. 303 545 6955. Religious holidays can be made up at full credit - please let me know your plans for them in advance.
Miscellaneous:
You must wash and clean your desk after each class. Wear clothes that can get paint permanently on them. To avoid ingesting hazardous materials, eating and drinking in the studio is discouraged.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class.
No toxic chemicals or paints shall be disposed of in the sink. To protect Boulder Creek’s sensitive ecosystem, wastewater must meet stringent quality standards for numerous pollutants. Pottery, painting and photography operations are of particular concern because these activities use materials that may contain toxic metals which are not removed by water treatment plant processes, and therefore are retained in the environment. Such materials may not be placed in the sewer system; rather they must be collected for proper hazardous waste disposal.
If you are offended by the nude human form, please inform the instructor in advance of model sessions so an alternate assignment can be arranged.
Use of headphones allowed only if completely inaudible to others and may be disallowed. Text messaging allowed only at discretion of instructor. Cell privileges may be revoked.
Addtional Policies Posted Below.
Required Materials:
Bristol Board pad, large homemade palette 15"x15" (find a piece of glass, tape the edges and tape paper on bottom), single edge razor blades to clean glass, minimum of seven brushes that are not too soft (#1, #4 or #6 round and flat, #12 flat) - the more the better. Supports such as heavy paper, canvas and stretcher bars will need to be bought as needed. Avoid canvas board. General supplies: scissors, rubber cement, paper towels. PAINT: large tube of white (zinc or titanium), thalo (phthalocyanine) blue, ultramarine blue, thalo red rose (or another rose or magenta - not too pink or purple - acra, quinarcidone in acrylic), cadmium red (that looks red not orange), burnt umber, cadmium yellow medium, zinc or lemon yellow. Optional colors: alizarin crimson, thalo green, yellow ochre, orange, purple, burnt sienna, anything you like. Avoid colors described as light, as you can create light colors yourself by diluting dark colors yourself. Buy primarily saturated, deep, dark colors. Blues should look almost black. Acrylic painters should open paint and judge color quality by the paint not the label. A bright orange described as red will only frustrate you when red is what you need. DO NOT BUY BLACK. Do have at least one cool and warm red and blue. Check Prices - DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH- look for cheap brands. OIL PAINTERS: Water soluable oils only!!!! At least 2 jars with lids and eyedropper but preferably 1 plastic squeeze bottle and 1 jar, Water soluable oil medium - odorless, acrylic medium for collage (optional). ACRYLIC PAINTERS: Gel Medium, retarder, water containers, spray bottle or palette with covers, plastic wrap (optional).
Schedule - Subject to Change CHANGES WILL BE POSTED IN RED:
Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas (C). Assignments not completed in class are homework.
Class 1: Intro
Class 2: Art Supplies at Guiry's 2404 Pearl (24th and Pearl) Downtown. 4pm.
Class 3 - 5: Color Mixing - Value Charts (B) Due by Class 7. 5pts each class. Purpose: To learn how to see value, temperature and saturation in color, to understand color theory, to learn how colors mix, how to darken, lighten and neutralize them.
Class 5: Simultaneous Contrast (B) Due by Class 7. Purpose: To learn how to change a color’s value and intensity with different surroundings.
Class 6 - 7: Value Matching / Complement Mixing (B) Due by Class 10. To fully understand complementary colors and seeing value. To develop brush technique.
Class 8 - 9: Palettes / Optical Mixing (A -D ) Due by Class 12. To test knowledge of color theory, develop color choices, understand optical mixing, gain confidence with the brush and finding imagery.
Class 10 - 13: Beyond Local Color (A - E) Due by Class 16. To learn how value is more important than hue in crafting an image. To find expressive, personal color. and Layering and Transparency (A -F ) To learn how to craft a painting using an under painting, to begin to find an artistic voice. Must be a least 18” x 24”.
Class 14 - 19: Depth/ Atmospheric Perspective (A -F ) Due by 27. #14 = 5pts. To learn how to craft a deep three dimensional sense of space on a flat surface. (Written BVS proposals due CLASS 15)
Class 20: Bold Visual Statement (NO MAKE- UP) Due on Class 20. 5pts. An exercise in creative thinking and idea development, a non-western approach to art making.
Class 21 - 24: Figurative Study (A,D) (MAKE- UPs very difficult) 5pts each. To learn to paint quickly, to begin to address the challenges of painting people.
Class 25 - 29: Final Project and Critique (A - D, F) Purpose: To use what you have learned to craft an image of your own design and style with instructor’s help. Must be at least 30 x 40 inches. Written Test in class 25.
Class Dates: 1: 8/27, 2: 8/29, 3: 9/5 4: 9/10, 5: 9/12, 6: 9/17, 7: 9/19, 8: 9/24, 9: 9/26, 10: 10/1, 11: 10/3, 12: 10/8, 13: 10/10, 14: 10/15, 15: 10/17, 16: 10/22, 17: 10/24, 18: 10/29, 19: 10/31, 20: 11/5, 21: 11/7, 22: 11/12, 23: 11/14, 24: 11/26, 25: 11/28, 26: 12/3, 27: 12/5, 28: 12/10. 29: 12/12. Final Exam Period: 4:00 p.m.Sat. Dec 15 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (None scheduled.)
ARTS 2202-750 Mural Painting University of Colorado Fall 07 1 Credit
Place and Time: Libby Hall Basement - Painting Studio on Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
Contacts: Tyler Alpern 303 545 6955 Email: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu web: www.tyleralpern.com/cu.html
Important Dates: No CU Classes 9/3, 11/19 - 23. Semester dates: 8/27 - 12/12.
Course Description: Explores basic techniques, materials, and concepts and processes used in conceiving, designing, laying out and executing a mural.
Competencies View:
A. Create and install mural using a variety of painting processes and techniques. B. Identify and apply the visual principles and elements of Design. C. Identify and apply the principles of composition, and idea development. D. Explore a variety of mural genres. E. Learn to work collaboratively as a team both in leadership and team roles. F. Learn to use acrylic paint effectively G. Analyze and critically evaluate paintings.
Objectives: Students will start to develop and experiment with their own styles and content while learning and practicing technical skills and color theory. Students will learn teamwork and critical thinking skills and will produce an inclusive work of art that they can all be proud of and can share in a public setting.
Course Projects: We will brainstorm, develop ideas and themes and then collectively choose a project. We will develop the composition and graphic presentation and then execute and install a large scale mural.
Performance and Grading Policy:
You are already an A student. Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. Two tardies equal one absence and a bad attitude on a day when we try something you do not like or not following assignment directions will count as an absence. Assignments must be completed to get attendance credit.
I expect you to call in advance of each absence. 303 545 6955. Make-up classes or assignments must be completed by final class and count 2/3 credit. Religious holidays can be made up at full credit - please let me know your plans for them in advance.
Grading scale: 15 class periods, 5 pts each = 75 points. Mural proposals and assignments: 25pts.
COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS. 99-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F
Miscellaneous:
You must wash and clean your area and brushes each class. Wear clothes that can get paint permanently on them.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class.
No toxic chemicals or paints shall be disposed of in the sink. To protect Boulder Creek’s sensitive ecosystem, wastewater must meet stringent quality standards for numerous pollutants. Pottery, painting and photography operations are of particular concern because these activities use materials that may contain toxic metals which are not removed by water treatment plant processes, and therefore are retained in the environment. Such materials may not be placed in the sewer system; rather they must be collected for proper hazardous waste disposal.
To avoid ingesting hazardous materials, eating and drinking in the studio is discouraged.
Use of headphones allowed only if completely inaudible to others and may be disallowed. Text messaging allowed only at discretion of instructor. Cell privileges may be revoked.
Addtional Policies Posted Below.
Schedule - Subject to Change:
Class 1: Introduction.
Activities: Describe process, location, materials: look at murals for inspiration; discuss elements and principles of design. discuss Design Thinking and brainstorming techniques.
Assignment: Brainstorm minimum 20 ideas and prepare 3 ideas to present for following week. All ideas should have both a subject and some kind of unique graphic element such as contrast, change, dynamic perspective or unusual point of view. The will have a foreground, middle ground, background, have an abstract element and emphasize some principle or element of design. There should be some kind of content or meaning if even formal or metaphorical. Text is a possible consideration. It should have an overall inclusive interpretation.
Class 2: Choose Subject.
Activities: Present ideas to class, revise and improve them. If possible select one idea and runner up for a possible second mural. Develop composition into a dynamic graphic statement. Choose dimensions and format.
Assignment: Brainstorm and prepare 3 compositions or elements of chosen theme to present for following week.
Class 3: Develop Idea into Complex Cartoon.
Activities: Choose compositional elements and produce a complex detailed cartoon. Divide it into sections and transfer to canvas with grid and projector. Assign captains for each section.
Class 4: Continue Transfer.
Activities: Continue to transfer drawing and begin painting.
Classes 5 - 14: Create Mural.
Activities: Execute mural with acrylic paint. Each captain incharge of their own section, but everyone will paint in each section to achieve an consistent look. Painting will be well executed, have rich layered color, a unified palette and good craftsmanship. Everyone will work to their best ability and have high standards.
Class 15: Install Mural and Reception.
Activities: Hang mural and present unveil it to Libby Hall.
Class Dates: 1: 8/27, 2: 9/10, 3: 9/17, 4: 9/24, 5: 10/1, 6: 10/8, 7: 10/15, 8: 10/22, 9: 10/29, 10: 11/5, 11: 11/12, 13 11/26, 14: 12/3, 15: 12/10. Final Exam Period: None scheduled.
CU POLICIES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND CLASSES:
Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. See polices at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html and at http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_code
Teaching faculty shall make every effort to accommodate all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments, or other required attendance, provided they notify you well in advance of the scheduled conflict. Whenever possible, students should notify faculty at least two weeks in advance of the conflict to request special accommodation. In this class 3 hours of outside work completed to the instructor’s specifications and satisfaction must be submitted within two weeks of any missed class. Classes missed without prior notification may not be considered nor will excess travel days.
All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder enrolled in credit or non-credit classes are subject to the Honor Code for academic matters. This includes, but is not limited to, the main campus, Continuing Education, and Study Abroad. The existing school/college ethics committees will continue to be at the forefront of academic integrity by addressing academic integrity issues specific to their schools/colleges. The Honor Code Council and the Campus Ethics Committee will work closely with the individual schools/colleges ethics committees to promote academic integrity on a campus-wide basis As students of a self-regulating profession, the students of the University of Colorado School of Law will maintain, administer, and implement its long-standing Honor Code, and will submit all records pertaining to violations to the Honor Code Council Office. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Honor Code are available on the Honor Code website: http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/
The University of Colorado at Boulder policy on Discrimination and Harassment (http://www.colorado.edu/policies/discrimination.html, the University of Colorado policy on Sexual Harassment and the University of Colorado policy on Amorous Relationships applies to all students, staff and faculty. Any student, staff or faculty member who believes s/he has been the subject of discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status should contact the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at 303-492-5550. Information about the ODH and the campus resources available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and www.Colorado.EDU/disabilityservices | ||
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Drawing 2 ARTS 2002 750 3 credit Fall 2006 CU Libby RAP
Place and Time: Libby Hall Basement - Art Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3pm -5:50pm. Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
Contacts: Tyler Alpern 303 545 6955 Email: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu Web: www.tyleralpern.com/cu.html S00010952 Passw6rd
Objectives: This class is an exercise and experience rather than product oriented class. My goal is help you to learn how to see and draw, not for you to make nice drawings. If you happen to create some wonderful drawings (which is almost certain) that is great, but that is not what I am after. Just as a musicianpractices for countless hours, to learn to draw, you must practice by making drawings, a lot of them. You will make some really bad drawings. That is expected. In fact, if you do not make some bad drawings I will suspect that you are not giving much effort to the class. This class will focus on creative exploration, development of technical skills and introduce a variety of drawing materials. We will work with three broad types of drawing: 1. rendering, that is drawing that describe what is seen; 2. drawings that visualize what is imagined; and 3. drawings that symbolize ideas and concepts.
Performance Objectives: All I ask is that you challenge yourself and try your best, if you do than you will a better drawer at the end of the semester than you were at the beginning, and you will have a lovely grade that reflects your effort and improvement.
Course Projects: We will try a variety of exercises, some traditional and concrete, and others that are rather unusual and abstract. Some you will relate to and others you may struggle with or hate. Topics will include: Gesture, Line, Measuring, Shading and Volume, Perspective, Markmaking and Texture, Life Drawing, Bold Visual Statement, Composition, Abstraction, Style, Imagination. I want you to draw 3 days a week (at least 20 minutes), so get a sketch book for this purpose and date each drawing. You are free to draw what you want in it. Also, develop ideas for independent projects in your sketchbook. You will have to complete projects in class based on your own ideas that you formulate outside of class in your sketchbook. Bring your sketch book to class every day as I will periodically collect them without warning. There will be some assignments that you complete outside of class. Explanations are given at the start of each class so please BE ON TIME.
Important Classes: DO NOT MISS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES! THEY WILL BE COUNTED DOUBLE IF MISSED: Classes 3-10, 4 Model Sessions. See schedule for details.
Performance and Grading Policy: You already have an A. Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. Most classes count 2.4 points. 12 classes count 4.8. 100.8 points total make up your grade. 90+ = A range, 80+ = B range, and so on. A bad attitude on a day when we try something you do not like or not following assignment directions or doing insufficent work will count as an absence. For example: 10 hour final project that was given 3 hours of work will adversely affect your grade. I expect you to call in advance of each absence. 303 545 6955. Make-ups, if possible, only count 2/3 credit.
Materials: At least one 100 page 18 x 24 cheap pad of newsprint, large drawing paper, sketch book, lots of soft rich black charcoal (not compressed) - often called “Char - Kole” or “Charcoal Pastels”, vine charcoal, kneadable and white or black drawing erasers, 6B 2B H & ebony pencils, graphite sticks, ruler, conte crayons (black, reddish, white), ink, brush & pen, small cups, paper stumps, stryofoam peanuts, Small bottle of Odorless Turpenoid (not natural), stiff cheap brush, any other black and white drawing materials you like such as markers, pens, greytones, blending tools. We will not be working with color at all this semester.
Miscellaneous: You must wash and clean your desk after each class.
Wear clothes that can get paint permanently on them.
Academic Honesty: Refer to the Student code of conduct in the Student Handbook.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class.
No toxic chemicals or paints shall be disposed of in the sink. To protect Boulder Creekís sensitive ecosystem, wastewater must meet stringent quality standards for numerous pollutants. Pottery, painting and photography operations are of particular concern because these activities use materials that may contain toxic metals which are not removed by water treatment plant processes, and therefore are retained in the environment. Such materials may not be placed in the sewer system; rather they must be collected for proper hazardous waste disposal.
I encourage students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities of any kind, to discuss with me, after class or during my office hours, appropriate accommodations. "Students with disability are encouraged to contact the Office of Special Services to arrange for accommodations and support services."
Any student, staff or faculty member who believes s/he has been sexually harassed should contact the Office of Sexual Harassment (OSH) at 303-492-2127.
To avoid ingesting hazardous materials, eating and drinking in the studio is discouraged.
If you are offended by the nude human form, please inform the instructor.
Use of headphones allowed only if completely inaudible to others and may be disallowed.
Turpenoid will only be used in upstairs classroom.
Drawing Class Plans -----Subject to Change
Class 1: Intro.
Class 2: Drawing Process - Newsprint (NP), Charcoal (Ch), Conte (Co), Erasers (Er). Purpose: a warm-up to drawing, an introduction to the processes of making drawings, revising drawings, layering drawings, and using value; to develop a loose, flexible, non-precious, fearless attitude toward drawing. Bring something to draw.
Class 3: Measuring/Rendering - Pencil (Pe), Large White Drawing Pad (DP), Er. Purpose: change of approach from previous class, to begin to learn how to accurately render what is seen.
Class 4: Measuring Continued - Pe, DP, Er. Purpose: to practice and better learn the techniques of measuring and to begin to incorporate the varieties of line quality.
Class 5: Line Quality - All drawing materials (All), Ink, NP or DP. Purpose: to make more interesting, expressive yet understandable drawings by expanding the range and variety of line; to be able to draw from the imagination; to train the hand.
Class 6: Cross Contour - Pe, NP or DP. Purpose: to use line direction (and later mark making) to describe the three dimensionality of a form on a flat surface.
Class 7: Formula Shading - Ch, Pe, Er, DP or NP. Purpose: to learn how to craft the look of 3-dimensional space on the flat 2-dimensional surface of paper using value and logic. Formula Shading and Measuring - Ch, Pe, Er, DP. Purpose: To integrate the ideas of measuring and rendering with formula shading; combining what you see with conventions to communicate what you know.
Class 8: Atmospheric Perspective - Ch, Pe, Er, DP. Purpose: to learn how to create a sense of deep space by examining the many kinds of changes that occur over a large area or space and integrating them into drawing. Have idea for content.
Class 9: 1 Point and 2 Point Perspective - Pe, Er, DP, Ruler. Purpose: to learn how to effectively make the size of objects recede into the distance, control point of view and review line quality.
Class 10: 3 Point Perspective - Pe, Er, DP, Ruler. Purpose: to learn how to and appropriately use of 3 point perspective and review atmospheric perspective.
Classes 11 - 12: Perspective, Shading, Imagination - Choice, DP, Ruler. Purpose: to create a finsihed work and to combine the elements we have studied individually so far; to do creative work and to get personal help on particular and individual drawing problems. 9 hrs. Sketchbooks due Class 11.
Class 13: Mark Making and Surface - Bring all supplies. Purpose: to look at the surface of the drawing, the marks we make and how the mark can be the actual subject of the drawing. How we draw can be even more important than what we draw! Homework: Mark making piece. Due Class 20. Ink - ink, soft brush, NP, DP. Purpose: to introduce the use and style of ink.
Class 14: Composition - Pe, Er, Ch, NP. Purpose: to find creative content, draw from the imagination and examine compositional possibilities.
Class 15: Own Project: Graphite - Graphite, Odorless Turpenoid, stiff brush, White Conte, Stump, Pe, Er. MEET UPSTAIRS. Purpose: to develop creative work, to learn the varied techniques of graphite. 6hrs.
Class 16: Surface and Texture - Stump, Ch, Co, Er, DP, Sandpaper, Object with and interesting surface. Purpose: to learn how to draw with the stump, and to consider the surface of an object as the principle subject of a drawing.
Classes 17-19: Photo - A photo that has a likeness to a person or animal, a Xerox copy of that photo, ruler, Pe, Er, Stump, DP. Purpose: to learn how to use a photo to make a work of art, not to merely copy it but enhance it; to learn how to achieve a likeness, 3-dimensionality, artistic stamp, and how to sustain a longer drawing.
Classes 20-22: Shape and Pattern: Tessellations - Ink, DP Purpose: to explore duality as content and shape and pattern as compostional possiblities.
Classes 23, 24, 26, 28: Figure Drawing - Lots of NP, all supplies. Purpose: to learn how to draw people, review rendering and measuring, gesture, foreshortening, study lighting and value, make lots of awful drawings to learn how to make some good ones.
23: Gesture, Measuring, Light; 24: G,M, L, Lost Line - Black or Toned Paper, White Co, Ch, DP; Purpose: to simplify drawings and to engage the viewer by integrating his/her participation and imagination. 26: G, Ink; 28: Expressiveness. Purpose: to incorporate artist’s interpretation and style into the figure studies.
Classes 25, 27, 29: Final Project - DP, your choice of media. Class 25: Written Exam, Class 27: Turn in sketchbook. Purpose: to develop a sustained drawing as a work of art, to encounter and solve problems individual to the artist and to gain independence. 10+ hours.
Final Exam Period: Final Critique - Bring final drawings.
1: 8/28, 2: 8/30, 3: 9/6 4: 9/11, 5: 9/13, 6: 9/18, 7: 9/20, 8: 9/25, 9: 9/27, 10: 10/2, 11: 10/4, 12: 10/9, 13: 10/11, 14: 10/13, 15: 10/18, 16: 10/20, 17: 10/25, 18: 10/27, 19: 10/30, 20: 11/1, 21: 11/6, 22: 11/8, 23: 11/13, 24: 11/15, 25: 11/27, 26: 11/29, 27: 12/4, 28: 12/6, 29: 12/11. 30: 12/13.
Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. See polices at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html and at http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_code
Teaching faculty shall make every effort to accommodate all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments, or other required attendance, provided they notify you well in advance of the scheduled conflict. Whenever possible, students should notify faculty at least two weeks in advance of the conflict to request special accommodation. In this class 3 hours of outside work completed to the instructor’s specifications and satisfaction must be submitted within two weeks of any missed class. Classes missed without prior notification may not be considered nor will excess travel days.
All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder enrolled in credit or non-credit classes are subject to the Honor Code for academic matters. This includes, but is not limited to, the main campus, Continuing Education, and Study Abroad. The existing school/college ethics committees will continue to be at the forefront of academic integrity by addressing academic integrity issues specific to their schools/colleges. The Honor Code Council and the Campus Ethics Committee will work closely with the individual schools/colleges ethics committees to promote academic integrity on a campus-wide basis As students of a self-regulating profession, the students of the University of Colorado School of Law will maintain, administer, and implement its long-standing Honor Code, and will submit all records pertaining to violations to the Honor Code Council Office. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Honor Code are available on the Honor Code website: http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/
The University of Colorado at Boulder policy on Discrimination and Harassment (http://www.colorado.edu/policies/discrimination.html, the University of Colorado policy on Sexual Harassment and the University of Colorado policy on Amorous Relationships applies to all students, staff and faculty. Any student, staff or faculty member who believes s/he has been the subject of discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status should contact the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at 303-492-5550. Information about the ODH and the campus resources available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and www.Colorado.EDU/disabilityservices | ||
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