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Areas of Study: CERAMICS Have you ever wanted to make sculpture using clay? Classes are small, no more than 12 people, so students get extensive one on one interaction. Take one for college credit or just for fun!
Students will learn the formal aspects of creating works through several building, glazing and firing techniques. The class will also focus on how to develop a concept and produce a work of art that best illustrates the artist's intent. Courses include: Levels 1 - 4, handbuilding, wheel, sculpture and a special class in figure sculpture.
Front Range Community College has an extensive facility: eight electric wheels, four kick wheels, a glaze spray booth, electric kiln, slip casting equipment... and more!
See full schedule at the bottom of this webpage. Raku Firing pictured below. | ||
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DESIGN & PHOTO
2-D Design is our entry level course and is the prerequisite for all drawing and painting courses. It builds a strong foundation and understanding of the visual mechanics and language of two dimensional space. Drawing and painting classes can be taken without this prerequisite with the permission of the instructor, however transfering credits after skipping this class may be impossible. FRCCART logo by Sarah Maki.
We have Olympus Camedia (2.0 Mega pixel) cameras for you to use! Plus Epson Scanners and Printers . The only supplies that you need to have for the class are CD-RW's , photopaper, batteries for the camera and the class book, “The Digital Printing Handbook“ Learn cool tricks that commercial photographers use, learn ways that professional labs fine tune images and also get into more artistic methods. Learn how to use the camera, how to composing pictures, and design elements. We will be working in the classroom and at site locations. This class will be beneficial for anyone who's thinking of setting things up at home as well as to people who might want to work with professional labs or just want to have fun.
Learn to use Photoshop CS This class earns credit towards the MGD certification! See schedule below.
DRAWING Come join us and learn to draw or learn to draw better! Be able to both draw what you see and what you imagine. Rank beginners will learn a lot and improve quickly, seasoned artists will fill in the gaps and increase their ability. We will work with a variety of drawing materials and techniques and cover everything from basic perspective, to working from models, to learning the principles of shading and light, to using line and improving line quality, to rendering, to understanding the visual dynamics of two dimensional space, to studying elements of composition, to playful expression and more. Courses includeLevels 1 - 4 and a special course in Figure Drawing. Beginning and continuing students who do not need to transfer credit can take painting and drawing classes without the prerequisite 2d Design course. | ||
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Jewelry and Metals Jewelry & Metals courses are taught by faculty lead, Camille Rendal who has an MFA in metalsmithing, from New Mexico State University. In keeping with our other courses in the art department, the jewelry & metals courses provide students with an education in the art making process. These courses are art based, rather than trade based. Students may take these courses as electives for degree requirements at FRCC, academic transfer, or life enrichment. In all of the courses, students will learn technical metalsmithing skills as well exploring the history and contemporary trends in the field of metalsmithing. Students are encouraged to explore conceptual issues, personal vision, and experimentation with learned techniques.
These courses are offered during Fall and Spring semesters. Course descriptions: Art 141 Jewelry Metals I– no prerequisites (students are encouraged to take drawing I or 2D/3D design courses in advance of or in conjunction with this course) Students will learn the basics of forming, fabrication, and soldering of non-ferrous metals. The course provides a basic foundation in metalsmithing skills. Demonstrations and critiques are integral to the course. Students are expected to invest a strong presence in the studio outside of course hours in order to complete the assignments.
Art 142 Jewelry Metals II - Pre requisite Art 141. This intermediate course explores jewelry/metalsmithing skills and techniques beyond Art 141. Possible topics are: fabrication and soldering, articulations, series development, mokume gane, lapidary and stone setting, and direct casting. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of intermediate techniques and exploration of individual expression. Demonstrations, critiques, are integral to the course. Research assignments provide students with increased knowledge of the field of jewelry & metalsmithing. Students are provided with opportunities to exhibit their work. Students are expected to invest a strong presence in the studio outside of course hours in order to complete the assignments.
Art 241 Jewelry Metals III– Prerequisite Art 142 This course increases the skills of metalsmithing. Possible topics are: Reticulation, granulation, casting, fabrication, series development, hinges & connections, lapidary and stone setting, and casting. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of advanced techniques and exploration of individual directions. Demonstrations, critiques, are an integral component the course. Research assignments provide students with increased knowledge of the field of jewelry & metalsmithing. Students are provided with opportunities to exhibit their work. Students are expected to invest a strong presence in the studio outside of course hours in order to complete the assignments.
Art 242 Jewelry Metals IV– Prerequisite Art 241 This course increases the skills of metalsmithing. Possible topics are: series development, fold forming, anti-clastic forming, lapidary, fabrication, articulations & clasps, and other advanced techniques. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of advanced techniques and exploration of individual expression. Demonstrations and critiques are integrated into the course. Professional practices & research assignments provide students with increased knowledge of the field of jewelry & metalsmithing. Students are provided with opportunities to exhibit their work. This course may be taken multiple times, students are encouraged to pursue independent interests and topics as they repeat the course. Students are expected to invest a strong presence in the studio outside of course hours in order to complete the assignments.
For more information, please contact Camille Rendal at: 303 678-3821 or by email. Camille.Rendal@frontrange.edu. Scroll for classes and full schedule below.
PAINTING We offer many levels of instruction from a diverse pool of talented painters who are passionate about teaching. Students paint in both oil and acrylic. Courses are both intense and dynamic. They are designed so that students gain technical knowledge and skills as they build confidence and develop imagery based on self expression. There are occasionally courses specifically focused on landscape work or watercolor. We provide many opportunities to for students to exhibit their work on and off campus. Advanced students in some classes also display their work online. Students range in age from late teens to early eighties. Artists and non-artists can express themselves, learn, grow, experiment and explore in a supportive and academic atmosphere. Take classes for college credit or just for fun! Beginning and continuing students who do not need to transfer credit can take painting and drawing classes without the prerequisite 2-D Design course. Have Camille Rendal or the instructor sign you in! Prerequisites only apply to students who are transferring to a 4 year college, all students may enroll. Click here to see a student's visual diary of one of Tyler Alpern's Painting Classes. Scroll to find course schedule below | ||
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FALL 2010 - See catalogue for Summer 2010 Subject to change | ||
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Our Typical Summer Art Offerings (2010 will be similar) :
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 10
Painting 1, 2, 3, 4
ARCR2002-1C0 T/R (6/2-8/6) 8am-12:30pm $310 Provides instruction in several methods of hand building and the study of functional and decorative design elements. Instructor: Tyler Alpern
Ceramics I ARCR1093-1C0 M/W (6/1-8/5) 9am-1pm $310 Introduces traditional and contemporary ceramic forms and processes including hand building and throwing on the potter's wheel. Instructor: Toby Huffman
Drawing I ARCR2013-1C0 M/W (6/1-8/5) 2-6:30pm $310 ARCR2013-1C1 T/R (6/2-8/6) 10:30am-3pm $310 Students will investigate the various approaches and media that students need to develop drawing skills and visual perception. Instructor: Catherine Carilli for section 1C0 and Lisa Michot for section 1C1
Visual Concepts 2-D Design ARCR1016-1C0 M/W (6/1-8/5) 9am-1:30pm $310 Examines the basic elements of design, visual perception, and artistic form and composition as they relate to two dimensional media. Instructor: Kristin Marine
Art Appreciation
Art 110 9:00 -11:10 MW John Pabor Art 110 3:30 - 5:45 TR Glori Gesell
Digital Photo I
9-1:30 TR Scott Olson. | ||
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