Tyler Alpern, Art Instructor | ||
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Painting at FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ||
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For assignment instructions, information and demos see: www. tyleralpern.com\paint1.html
OPEN STUDIO Hours
Figure Drawing Groups: Josh Fallik's Studio in Broadway North, Boulder. Address: 4949 N Broadway #132. Studio 132 in the LAST commercial building on the left on N Broadway and #108 is facing south. This area is where 28th/36 meets N Broadway. FPG is where you can do your own thing and nobody minds! W 6:30 - 9:30, Th 9 - Noon, Sat 1-4, Everyone is welcome. 1st time fee is only $5 for 3 hours. $9 thereafter. questions call Ted at 303 258-7273, or Roger at 303 449-0673. http://www.rogermordhorst.com/Figure_Painting_Group/fpg.html
Denver:
Core Gallery Wed 7:00 - 9:30 at 9th and Santa Fe;
UCD Sat 10 - 1;
1-3 pm Sundays at Blue Sky Collective for our all inclusive, non-instructional Life Drawing Circle. Please bring your own drawing supplies, a respectful attitude and $5 class fee. Everyone is welcome regardless of artistic skill or experience, just come and explore your creative potential in an open, friendly environment. Optional gratuity for the model is appreciated. Please contact me at davecab2000@hotmail.com or 303-856-8410 if you have any questions. I hope to see you there! Blue Sky Collective is located at 9635 W. Colfax in Lakewood, Colorado, 303-238-0959.
Painting 1, 2, 3, 4
For assignment instructions, information and demos see: www. tyleralpern.com\paint1.html
Syllabus Highlights:
Place and Time: Artroom: 1008 - Painting Studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm -8:40pm.
Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
Tyler Alpern Contacts: Email: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html FRCC ART DEPT Phone 3/678 3907 *4002.
Performance and Grading Policy:
Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. I want you to take risks and not worry about beauty, success, or artistic ability of finished work, grades are only based on fullfilling assignment instructions and requirements. Three tardies, early departures, or excessive breaks equal one absence. Missing more than 15 minutes of a period also counts as a tardy. Your grade drops one letter every 3 unexcused absences, or 1/3 of a level with each absence. 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. I expect you to call in advance of each absence. Religious holidays can be made up at full credit if procedure is followed - please let me know your plans for them in advance. Students must complete 2/3 of course to request incomplete.
Levels 1 & 4: COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS. Grading scale: 100-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F 1. Written Test 10pts, Skechbook 10pts, Model sessions 15pts, Course work & Homework 65pts. 4. Model sessions 15pts, Series 60 pts, Presentation: Statement, Web, Talk 25pts.
2 points deducted for late work each period past due. Make-up classes or assignments (IF POSSIBLE) must be completed within 2 weeks and count uo to 2/3's part credit.
Levels 2 & 3: Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. You must complete 81 hours of supervised painting to earn your A. Grading scale: 30 class periods, 3.3 pts each = 99 points. COURSE TOTAL = 99 POINTS. 99-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F
Assignments must be completed and approved to get full credit. Not following directions in a work and incomplete work count as absences.
GRADING AND EVALUATION
Grading scale for art projects:
A full engagement in the process; use of the set parameters and suggestions B an interesting work that does not quite fulfill the requirements C adequate, reasonably competent; a mixture of strengths and weaknesses, partially fulfills assignment D poor in content, form, and mechanics, does not follow assignment F incoherent, disastrously flawed, or not turned in
Grading scale for written projects:
A excellent in form and content; clean, clear style, no mechanical errors B a good, interesting paper with no major flaws C adequate, reasonably competent; a mixture of strengths and weaknesses D poor in content, form, and mechanics F incoherent, disastrously flawed, or not turned in
Numeric grades: A = 90 - 100% points, B = 80 - 89%, C = 70 - 79%, D = 60 - 69%, F = 0 - 59%.
COURSE OF STUDY
Any student enrolled in Levels 2 - 4 who has not studied painting with me in the past will be asked to take a short written test the first day of class. The students’ performance on this exam allows me to place them in the appropriate series of assignments. It is typical and likely that even students in Level 4 will do exercizes and assignments with those students in Level 1. This is not a punishment nor is it even considered remedial work nor does it stiffle advanced levels of creativitity and skill. Students in all levels are given freedom to choose the content, style and scope of their projects as they fulfill assignments. No matter which assignments are given, students will be credited for the level they are enrolled in. As my courses are designed with certain skill sets and understanding built in.
Miscellaneous:
You must wash and clean your working area after each class as others use the room. Follow all posted studio procedures.
To avoid ingesting hazardous materials, eating and drinking in the studio is not allowed.
FRCC art materials and supplies are for demo purposes only, not for regular student use.
No toxic chemicals or paints shall be disposed of in the sink. Fixative must be used outside, chemicals properly stored. USE RESPECT: for yourself, your classmates, the room and materials in it. Realize that a portion of your grade is your conduct in the studio. That includes safety issues, respect for the work of others and cleaning up after yourself.
Don’t lose your work. Label the back with a) Your Name, b) This Semester, c) Teacher’s Name. Unlabeled, mislabeled and outdated work will be either discarded or appropriated by another student. Place painting in rack reserved for this class. Be careful not to smear other work drying in the racks.
Students with disabilities, language conflicts or having special circumstances during the semester should contact me early so that appropriate accommodations may be made. Requesting accommodation or allowances after the fact, or, at the end of the term, is NOT an appropriate solution.
Communication is the key to success in this class. If there is anything of concern, see me, call or e-mail.
Use of headphones allowed only if completely inaudible to others.
Use cell phones outside of classrooms. FRCC Policy: cell phones must be turned off in class.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class. Assignments not finished in class are homework.
The policy on the nude model is that it is a part of the community college system curriculum - and has been agreed upon by Department Heads, and Chairs - and supported by the Dean of Instruction, and an attorney for the college. The policy is that this is part of the curriculum, and can not be waived by substituting other assignments for it. Students have the option of missing class that day as one of their allowed absences. Each instructor has a different policy on how absences will affect their grade.
Reccomended Text: For Level One:
Ann Kingslan’s Guide to Mixing and Using Colour. Kingslan Publications (no ISBN#). Assigned reading listed on class schedule. Read every section before beginning each project.
Required Materials:
You can choose to paint in either oil or acrylic paint. Both are wonderful and versatile. Similar effects can be made with either but one is often better choice than the other for various effects. Oil paint is thinned with an odorless solvent, a chemical, but acrylic can be thinned with water. Oil paint takes days to months to dry while acrylic can dry in minutes. If you like to blend paint or have sharp surface texture, or paint slowly oil may be a better choice. If you like to make radical changes, have flat opaque color, do collage or are adverse to chemicals, acrylic may be a better choice. Acrylic colors can be less transparent and may dry slightly darker. Acrylic comes in more unusual hi-tech colors but oil paints can be easier to mix to find the right color. Acrylics mediums are used for image transfers and collages and can be used by both acrylic and oil painters. Oil goes over acrylic so you can use acrylic products and techniques under an oil painting. You choose.
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 ten 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 (18” x 24”). Avoid canvas board, large canvas paper pad okay.
PAINT: large tube of white (zinc or titanium), 2 oz. tubes: (ph)thalo (phthalocyanine) blue {by Golden Acrylic}, ultramarine blue {by Golden Acrylic}, rose: quindacridone or acra {that looks fuschia or magenta - Liquitex Acrylic} or thalo red rose {Oil}, cadmium red deep hue {that looks red not orange - Liquitex Basics Acrylic}, burnt umber, cadmium yellow medium hue, zinc or lemon yellow.
Optional colors: alizarin crimson, thalo green, yellow ochre, orange, purple, burnt sienna, anything you like. Avoid colors described as light, anything that has titanium in it (other than white) as you can create light colors yourself by diluting dark colors yourself. Buy primarily saturated, deep, dark colors. 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 but rich, dark paint.
OIL PAINTERS: qt. odorless turpentine substitute such as Turpenoid or Permtine (do not bring "odorless’ mineral spirits or "natural" turpeniod), at least 2 jars with lids and eyedropper but preferably 1 plastic squeeze bottle and 1 jar, stand oil, acrylic medium for collage (optional), baby oil or brush cleaner.
ACRYLIC PAINTERS: Gel Medium, texture or gloss mediums (optional), water containers, spray bottle or palette with covers, retarder (optional but highly recommended).
Schedule SPRING - Subject to Change: Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas (C). Doing so helps you find the most dynamic way to graphically present your ideas. Assignments not completed in class are homework.
Level One:
For assignment instructions, information and demos see: www. tyleralpern.com\paint1.html
Class 1: Intro Read: 6 - 8, 11 - 16 - 17.
Class 2 - 3: Color Mixing - Value Charts (B) Read: 55 - 57, 26. 10pts. 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 4: Simultaneous Contrast (B) Read: 52. 3pts. Purpose: To learn how to change a color’s value and intensity with different surroundings.
Class 4 - 6: Value Matching / Complement Mixing (B) Read: 14-15, 20. 5pts. To fully understand complementary colors and seeing value. To develop brush technique.
Class 7 - 8: Shading / Optical Mixing (A -D ) Read: 57 - 61, 72 - 76. 5pts. To review knowledge of color theory, develop color choices, understand optical mixing, gain confidence with the brush and creating 3-D forms.
Class 9 - 14: Layering and Transparency (A -F ) Read: 83. To learn how to craft a painting using an under painting, to begin to find an artistic voice. And Beyond Local Color (A - E) Read: 54. 15 pts. To learn how value is more important than hue in crafting an image. To find expressive, personal color.
Class 15 - 21: Depth/ Atmospheric Perspective Read: 68 - 71. (A -F ) 15pts. To learn how to craft a deep three dimensional sense of space on a flat surface.
Class 22 - 24: Figurative Study (A,D) 15 pts. To learn to paint quickly, to begin to address the challenges of painting people. Make ups.
Class 22 - 24: (Alternate) Working from selected artist’s techniques. 80 - 82. (A, B, C, D, F) To learn from other artists who create work the student admires. To find artwork as a source of inspiration and technical advice
Class 25 - 29: Final Project (A - D) 12pts. Purpose: To build a canvas and use what you have learned to craft an image of your own design and style with instructor’s help. Written Test in class 25.
Class 30: Final Critique (F, G)
Level Two:
Option 1: See level one above.
Option 2 - Should build a canvas during term! Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 5: Still life, Local Color / Value Seeing part 1, Depth / Expressiveness part 2 (A-D) Class 6 - 10 Surface & Mark: Subtractive (focal point by placement and movement) (A-F) Surface & Mark: Additive (emphasis thru contrast) (A-F) Class 11 - 16: Flat Color & Text (A-F) Class 17 - 21: Non -Traditional Support (A-F) Class 18 - 20: Figurative (A-D) Class 22 - 24: Modern Master Copy (A-F) Class 25 - 29: Final Project (A-F) Class 30: Final Critique (G)
Level Three:
Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 5: Still life: a) Local Color / Value - expressive interpretation and maximize depth; b) Content - humor, new reality. (A, C-F). Create a miniature highly realistic and three dimensional still life based on keen observation but that including invented and impossible elements. This assignment will hone your skills, review important painting topics, reveal to me your strengths and illuminate any weaknesses we need to work on, and be a creative challenge. Change temperature in shade. (A,D,F) Class 6 - 9: Surface & Rhythmic composition. (A - G): Oil: Collage & Multimedia, Acrylic: New Techniques and Materials. Class 10 - 13: Surface: Projected Collage & Painterly Rendering. Shadow/Light temperatures reverse of Still Life Project. (A, C-G) Class 14 - 17: Cubist Space - Multiple views, passage of time or movement (A, C-G) Class 18 - 20: Figurative - Traditional Approach/study (A, C-G) Class 21 - 24: Measured Self Portrait or Metaphor (A, C-G) Class 25 - 29: Final Project, with Artist’s Statement (A, C-H) Class 30: Final Critique (H)
Level Four:
Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 29: 2 Distinct Series (A - I) 60 pts. Class 18 - 20: Figurative Study (A) 15 pts. Class 29: Final Artist’s Statement, Website Due (A -I) 25 pts. See http://www.tyleralpern.com/web.html to find links to build your website and upload work. Class 30: Final Critique and Presentation (H, I)
Class Dates: 1: 8/25, 2: 8/27, 3: 9/1 4: 9/3 5: 9/8, 6: 9/10, 7: 9/15, 8: 9/17, 9: 9/22, 10: 9/24, 11: 9/29, 12: 10/1, 13: 10/6, 14: 10/8, 15: 10/13, 16: 10/15, 17: 10/20, 18: 10/22, 19: 10/27, 20: 10/29, 21: 11/3, 22: 11/5, 23: 11/10, 24: 11/12, 25: 11/17, 26: 11/19, 27: 12/1, 28: 12/3, 29: 12/8, 30: 12/10. NO CLASS: 11/24-26.
For complete syllabi click here.
Summer
Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. I want you to take risks and not worry about beauty, success, or artistic ability of finished work, grades are only based on fullfilling assignment instructions and requirements.
Three tardies, early departures, or excessive breaks equal one absence. Missing more than 15 minutes of a period also counts as a tardy. Your grade drops one letter every 2 unexcused absences, or 1/2 of a level with each absence. 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. Sleeping in class or in any other way remaining inattentive will be considered an absence. Attendance is taken at the beginning of class. It is your responsibility to confirm that an absence is removed from the attendance list if you come in late. It must be done THAT day at the end of class! It is your responsibility to obtain all assignments or arrange for work to be turned in prior to class if an absence is unavoidable. I expect you to call in advance of each absence. Religious holidays can be made up at full credit if procedure is followed - please let me know your plans for them in advance. Students must complete 2/3 of course to request an incomplete.
Levels 1 & 4: COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS. Grading scale: 100-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F 1. Written Test 10pts, Skechbook 10pts, Course work & Homework 80pts. 4. Series 75 pts, Presentation: Statement, Web, Talk 25pts.
2 points deducted for late work each period past due. Make-up classes or assignments (IF POSSIBLE) must be completed within 2 weeks and count uo to 2/3's part credit.
GRADING AND EVALUATION
Grading scale for writing projects
A excellent in form and content; clean, clear style, no mechanical errors B a good, interesting paper with no major flaws C adequate, reasonably competent; a mixture of strengths and weaknesses D poor in content, form, and mechanics F incoherent, disastrously flawed, or not turned in
Grading scale for art projects
A full engagement in the process; use of the set parameters and suggestions B an interesting work that does not quite fulfill the requirements C adequate, reasonably competent; a mixture of strengths and weaknesses, partially fulfills assignment D poor in content, form, and mechanics, does not follow assignment F incoherent, disastrously flawed, or not turned in
Numeric grades: A = 90 - 100% points, B = 80 - 89%, C = 70 - 79%, D = 60 - 69%, F = 0 - 59%.
Levels 2 & 3: Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. You must complete 80 hours of supervised painting to earn your A. Grading scale: 20 class periods, 5 pts each = 100 points. COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS. 99-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F
Assignments must be completed and approved to get full credit. Not following directions in a work or incomplete work counts as absences.
COURSE OF STUDY
Any student enrolled in Levels 2 - 4 who has not studied painting with me in the past will be asked to take a short written test the first day of class. The students’ performance on this exam allows me to place them in the appropriate series of assignments. It is typical and likely that even students in Level 4 will do exercizes and assignments with those students in Level 1. This is not a punishment nor is it even considered remedial work nor does it stiffle advanced levels of creativitity and skill. Students in all levels are given freedom to choose the content, style and scope of their projects as they fulfill assignments. No matter which assignments are given, students will be credited for the level they are enrolled in. As my courses are designed with certain skill sets and understanding built in.
Schedule - Subject to Change:
For assignment instructions, information and demos see: www. tyleralpern.com\paint1.html
Level 1 Starting Class 6 ALL LEVELS: in addition to the projects listed below, students will produce a separate small 15 minute painting each class period. Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas.
Class 1: Intro, Art Store
Class 2 - 3: Color Mixing, Value Charts & Simultaneous Contrast (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. To learn how to change a color’s value and intensity with different surroundings.
Class 4: Value Matching / Complement Mixing (B) Purpose: To fully understand complementary colors and seeing value. To develop technique with brush.
Class 5: Shading / Optical Mixing (A -D) Purpose: To test knowledge of color theory, develop color choices, understand optical mixing, gain confidence with the brush and finding imagery. .
Class 6 - 8: Layering and Transparency (A -F ) Purpose: To learn how to craft a painting using an underpainting, to begin to find an artistic voice.
Class 9 - 12: Beyond Local Color (A - E) Purpose: To learn how value is more important than hue in crafting an image. To find expressive, personal color.
Class 13 - 16: Depth/ Atmospheric Perspective - Build canvas (A -F ) Purpose: To learn how to craft a deep three dimensional sense of space on a flat surface.
Class 17 - 20: Final Project (A-D), Final Exam (#18), Final Critique (#20) (F, G) Purpose: To build a canvas and use what you have learned to craft an image of your own design and style with instructor’s help.
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Level 2 Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 4: Color exercizes or Still life, Local Color / Value Seeing (A-D) Class 5 - 7: Surface & Mark: Subtractive (focal point) (A-F) Class 8 -10: Surface & Mark: Additive (emphasis) (A-F) Class 11 - 13: Flat Color & Text (A-F) Class 14 - 16: Non Traditional Support (A-F) Class 17 - 20: Final Project, Final Critique (#20) (G)
***** Level 3 Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 4: Still life, Beyond Local Color / Value Seeing or Master Portrait (A, D, F) Class 5 - 7: Surface: Collage & Multimedia (A - G) Class 8 -10: Surface: Projected Collage & Painterly Rendering (A, C-G) Class 11 - 13: Own Project (A, C-G) Class 14 - 15: Measured Self Portrait or Figure work (A, C-G) Class 16 - 20: Final Project w/ Statement, Final Critique (#20) (A, C-H)
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Level 4 Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 4: Still life illusion/ Value Seeing Content, Humor, Impossible (A, C-F) Class 5 -20: 2 Distinct Series, Artist’s Statement/web due: Class 18 Final Critique Class 20. (A -I)
For complete syllabi click here.
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