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Painting - Alpern
General
Painting 1, 2, 3, 4 General Syllabus: Front Range Community College, FALL '07
ART 211-101, ART 212-101, ART 213-101, ART 214-101 PAINTING I, II, III, IV CALL NUMBERS: 53139, 53140, 53144, 53150 3 CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITES: ART 121, ART 131 CORE COURSE: NO COMMONLY OFFERED: YES
LOCATION Boulder County Campus, Studio: C1008 TIME 8:00am - 10:40 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
Instructor Tyler Alpern, FRCC phone 3/678 3907 *4002, 3/678.3850
E-mail tyler.alpern@frontrange.edu Web www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html FRCC web http://www.frontrange.edu Dept. web www.tyleralpern.com/frccart.html
Art & Humanities Department Chair: Michelle Auerbach 303.678.3881, michelle.auerbach@frontrange.edu Art Department Lead: Camille Rendal 303.678.3821, camille.rendal@frontrange.edu
Semester Dates 8/22 –12/7 Last drop (refund) or audit request: 9/6Last withdraw: 11/13. COF Polices in catalogue.
Office Hours: By email or by appointment after class.
Required Text NONE, RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Guide to Mixing and Using Color Ann Kingslan; self-published, 1st edition 1990. (Painting I)
METHODS OF ASSESSING AND EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:
You already have an A. Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. You must complete 81 hours of supervised painting to keep 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
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, not following assignment directions, or not following studio polices 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 in which those paintings were produce. 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. Those who are tardy will not receive fruit cup. I expect you to call in advance of each absenc Make-ups count up to 2/3s credit. Students must complete 2/3 of course to request incomplete.
STUDIO POLICIES / SAFETY ISSUES/ 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 encountering 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.
Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class. Assignments not finished in class are homework.
FRCC Figure Drawing Policy: 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.
MATERIALS:
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 five 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.
PAINT: large tube of white (zinc or titanium), thalo (phthalocyanine) blue, ultramarine blue, thalo red rose (or another rose, acrylic buy quindacridone or acra), 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, 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.
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).
It is NOT necessary to have new supplies if you already have anything EXACTLY THE SAME as the list. If you have budget concerns, please bring it to my attention before a problem arises. It is entirely your responsibility to have the necessary supplies for each class meeting.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: ß Lecture, Demonstration & Handouts ß Slide or Image Presentations ß Research: Library of Images and Texts ß Peer & Instructor Critiques
Class Dates: 1: 8/21 2: 8/23, 3: 8/28, 4: 8/30, 5: 9/4, 6: 9/6, 7: 9/11, 8: 9/13, 9: 9/18, 10: 9/20, 11: 9/25, 12: 9/27, 13: 10/2, 14: 10/4, 15: 10/9, 16: 10/11, 17: 10/16, 18: 10/18, 19: 10/23, 20: 10/25, 21: 10/30, 22: 11/1, 23: 11/6, 24: 11/8, 25: 11/13, 26: 11/15, 27: 11/27, 28: 11/29, 29: 12/4 30: 12/6 NO CLASS: 11/20, 11/22.
FALL 2007 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 15-WEEK CLASSES (8/21/07 – 12/04/07)
Labor Day Holiday Sept 1-3 Last day to add/drop/return books to bookstore for a refund Sept. 5 Last day to withdraw (no refund) Nov. 12 Spring 2008 registration begins Nov. 19 Thanksgiving Break Nov. 19-25
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES AND POLICIES
I. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: Page 141 of the Front Range Community College Catalog (2005 - 06) states that “Conduct that violates students’ rights and freedoms, and is subject to disciplinary action, includes, but is not limited to: ∑ Plagiarizing, cheating or helping someone else violate reasonable standards of academic behavior. Students who engage in such behavior are subject to both disciplinary action, as outlined in the Front Range Community College Disciplinary Process, and academic consequences as determined by the instructor. ∑ Engaging in any disruptive behavior which negatively affects or impedes the teacher’s ability to teach or, the student’s ability to learn (regardless of the mode of educational delivery or class setting), or disrupts the general operation of the college” Please, see pages 140-142 of the 2005-06 Catalog for the complete description of the Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Student Code of Conduct.
II. INCOMPLETE: The FRCC Catalog states that "the “Incomplete” grade is a temporary grade and is designed for students who because of documented illness or circumstances beyond their control are unable to complete the coursework within the semester, but have completed at least 75% of all course assignments and tests in a satisfactory manner with a grade of “C” or better.” (Please, see page 21 of the 2005-06 Catalog for more details)
III. TUTORING: Free tutoring is available to any student earning a “C” or below in a class. If you would like a tutor for this class, go to the Learning Center (C1560) and ask for the appropriate form. Tutors will not be assigned until the paperwork is received.
IV. SPECIAL SERVICES: Any student who requires special accommodations must contact the Special Services Office (303-404-5302) at the beginning of the semester. After you have completed the required documentation with Special Services, please make an appointment with your instructor to discuss your accommodations.
V. Adding Classes after Census Dates The add/drop date is the last day to drop classes, with refund. Students enrolling in a class after the add/drop date are responsible for their share of tuition and the state COF stipend granted by the state, in the amount of $80.00 per credit hour. Students are responsible for checking add/drop dates for 15, 12, 10 and 5-week courses. This information is located on page 1 of the (CURRENT SEMESTER/YEAR) schedule. No exceptions will be made for students who add classes after census dates.
VI. Drop for Non-Payment It is the student’s responsibility to make sure he/she is registered for class and that their name appears on the instructor’s roster. If the student’s name does not appear on the roster, it is the student’s responsibility to check with Admissions & Records to determine why their name does not appear on the roster. Students who register for classes after the add/drop dates are responsible for payment of their tuition and the state’s portion of the COF stipend. No exceptions will be made for students who add classes after posted census dates.
Levels 1 and 2
Front Range Community College
Painting 1 Art 211-100 Fall 2007 3 credit
Contact: Tyler Alpern E-mail: Tyler.Alpern@frontrange.edu web: www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html
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. Catalogue: ART 211 PAINTING I (3) This course explores the fundamental techniques, composition, materials, and procedures of studio painting. Note: Includes color theory and experimentation with brushes and other methods of applying paint to a variety of surfaces. 90 Contact Hours. Prerequisite: ART 121 or ART 131 or permission of instructor.
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.
Topical Outline: Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental painting media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Color, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm & Repetition, Unity & Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism: Criticism and evaluation, Presentation
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.
Required Materials: See General Syllabus.
Schedule - Subject to Change:
Starting Class 9 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 Read: 6 - 8, 11 - 13, 16 - 17.
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. Read: 52, 55 - 56, 26.
Class 4: Value Matching / Complement Mixing (B) Purpose: To fully understand complementary colors and seeing value. To develop technique with brush. Read: 14 - 15, 20.
Class 5: Palettes / 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. Read: 57 - 63, 72 - 76.
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. Read: 83.
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. Read: 54.
Class 15 - 21: Depth/ Atmospheric Perspective Read: 68 - 71. (A -F ) To learn how to craft a deep three dimensional sense of space on a flat surface.
Class 18 - 20: Figurative Study (A,D) To learn to paint quickly, to begin to address the challenges of painting people. Make ups.
Class 22 - 24: 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) 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. Final Exam in class 25.
Class 30: Final Critique (F, G)
Front Range Community College Painting 2 Art 212-101 FALL 2007 3 credit
Contact:Tyler Alpern E-mail: Tyler.Alpern@frontrange.edu web: www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html
Course Description: This course further explores techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development. Catalogue: ART 212 PAINTING II (3) This course emphasizes experimentation with materials, composition, and color. 90 Contact Hours. Prerequisite: ART 211 or permission of instructor.
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.
Topical Outline: Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental painting media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Color, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm & Repetition, Unity & Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism Criticism and evaluation, Presentation
Objectives: Students will continue 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 and Format: There are 2 options. The first, which I recommend most, is to merely repeat with the rest of the class Painting One. In Painting One you may have been introduced to a lot of fundamentals but you may not have mastered them all. Learning and practicing them again will reinforce your knowledge and the practice will only make you a better painter. If you took painting a long time ago, or are self taught and may be missing some skills, I assure you that you will still be challenged. Option 2 is to follow the plan outlined below. You may choose this option only if you can get a solid A on the written exam given toward the end of Painting One. The class is designed for you to develop your style and voice as an artist while you continue to build your technical skill. You will have a lot of independent work and have to come to class prepared with ideas.
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: Rendering, Subtractive and Additive Painting, Brush Work, Flatness, Master Painter Study, 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.
Required Materials: See General Syllabus.
Schedule - Subject to Change:
Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas (C).
Option 1: Class 1: Intro Read: 6 - 8, 11 - 13, 16 - 17. Class 2 - 3: Color Mixing - Value Charts Read: 55 - 56, 26. Class 4: Simultaneous Contrast Read: 52. Class 4 - 6: Value Matching / Complement Mixing Read: 14 - 15, 20. Class 7 - 8: Palettes / Optical Mixing Read: 57 - 63, 72 - 76. Class 9 -10: Layering and Transparency Read: 83. Class 11-14: Beyond Local Color Read: 54. Class 15 -21: Depth/ Atmospheric Perspective Read: 68 - 71. Class 18 - 20: Figurative Study Class 22 - 24: Working from selected artist’s techniques. Read: 80 - 82. Class 25 - 29: Final Project. Class 30: Final Critique
Option 2 - Must build a canvas during term! Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 5: Still life, Local Color / Value Seeing (A-D) Class 6 - 8: Surface & Mark: Subtractive (focal point - placement and movement) (A-F) Class 9: Brush Stroke/Cross Contour (A) Class 10 - 13: Surface & Mark: Additive (emphasis thru contrast) & Shadow as design element (A-F) Class 14 - 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)
Levels 3 & 4
Painting 3 Art 211-101 Fall 2007 FRCC 3 credit
Tyler Alpern Email: Tyler.Alpern@frontrange.edu web: www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html
Course Description: Provides continued exploration of techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development.
FRCC Catalogue: ART 213 PAINTING III (3) In this course the investigation of subject, color composition,and individual forms of expression continue. 90 Contact Hours. Prerequisite: ART 212 or permission of instructor.
Competencies View (refered to by capitol letters throughout syllabus): A. Create paintings using selected painting processes and techniques. B. Explore non-traditional painting media and processes. C. Solve intermediate visual problems in painting using a variety of visual elements and principles of composition. D. Utilize the fundamentals of painting to demonstrate advanced perception. E. Select, analyze and compose subject matter that communicates ideas and sensibilities. F. Explore personal expression in painting. G. Research and apply major historical and contemporary concepts to painting. H. Assemble and assess a presentation of your work that demonstrates professionalism.
Topical Outline: Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental painting media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Color, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm & Repetition, Unity & Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism Criticism and evaluation, Exhibition and Presentation, Portfolio Development.
Objectives: Students will continue 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: First you must test out of the concepts covered in Painting One and complete with the rest of the class assignments that cover any areas you did not understand on the test. In earlier courses you may have been introduced to a lot of fundamentals but you may not have mastered them all. Learning and practicing them again will reinforce your knowledge and the practice will only make you a better painter. If you took painting a long time ago, or are self taught and may be missing some skills, I assure you that you will still be challenged. The class is designed for you to develop your style and voice as an artist while you continue to build your technical skill. You will have a lot of independent work and have to come to class prepared with ideas.
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, Realism, Space, Surface, Expressiveness, Emphasis, Human Form, Creativity, Composition, Style, Imagination (A - F). 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 (F). 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.
Required Materials: See General Syllabus.
Schedule - Subject to Change: Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas (C).
Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 5: Still life, Local Color /Value-expressive interpretation, Light temp. (A,D,F) Class 6 - 9: Surface: Collage & Multimedia. Rythmic composition. (A - G) Class 10 - 13: Surface: Projected Collage & Painterly Rendering. Shadow/Light tempertures 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 - Traditonal 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)
Painting 4 Art 212-101 Fall 2007 FRCC 3 credit
Tyler Alpern Email: TylerAlpern@aol.com web: www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html
Course Description: Explores advanced techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes, with emphasis on the development of themes and a cohesive body of work.
FRCC Catalogue: ART 214 PAINTING IV In this course students complete advanced work in the development of theme, sophisticated color relationships, experimentation with conceptual forms, and the consistent progression of subject matter. 90 Contact Hours. Prerequisite: ART 213 or permission of instructor
Competencies View (refered to by capitol letters throughout syllabus): A. Create paintings using advanced painting processes and techniques. B. Explore non-traditional painting media and process. C. Demonstrate advanced competency with selected painting materials. D. Solve advanced visual problems in painting using a variety of visual elements and principles of composition. E. Utilize the fundamentals of painting to demonstrate advanced perception. F. Select, analyze and compose advanced visual problems that communicate ideas & sensibilities. G. Research and apply major historical and contemporary concepts in painting. H. Analyze and critically evaluate paintings. I. Assemble and assess a cohesive presentation of your work for professional exhibition.
Topical Outline: Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental painting media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Color, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm & Repetition, Unity & Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism Criticism and evaluation, Exhibition and Presentation, Portfolio Development, Exhibition Experience.
Objectives: First you must test out of the concepts covered in Painting One and complete with the rest of the class assignments that cover any areas you did not understand on the test. In earlier courses you may have been introduced to a lot of fundamentals but you may not have mastered them all. Learning and practicing them again will reinforce your knowledge and the practice will only make you a better painter. If you took painting a long time ago, or are self taught and may be missing some skills, I assure you that you will still be challenged. The class is designed for you to develop your style and voice as an artist while you continue to build your technical skill. You will have a lot of independent work and have to come to class prepared with ideas.
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, Realism, Space, Surface, Expressiveness, Emphasis, Human Form, Creativity, Composition, Style, Imagination (A - F). 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.
Format: Students will have a formal scheduled critique every 2 weeks. A minimum of 12 hours of creative work will be presented. The student will develop 2 distinct and different series of related works (minimum of 3 works in each series). Should these be completed before the end of the term the student will have a written contract describing what additional work will be completed. Students’ final projects will be a 15-20 minute slide presentation of his or her own creative work including work completed during this term, and turn in a one page artist statement. A working draft of that statement will be presented at the end of each month. Student will also participate in each life drawing session and any class that covers a technical aspect not passed on test or at request of instructor. Attendance for these classes is mandatory.
Required Materials: See General Syllabus.
Schedule - Subject to Change:
Every assigned painting must have at least 10 compositional sketches completed before image is put on canvas (A-G). Class 1: Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 - 5: Still life, Local Color / Value - Content, Humor, Impossible (A, C-F) Class 6 - 29: 2 Distinct Series (A - I) Class 18 - 20: Figurative Study (A) Class 29: Final Artist’s Statement (A -I) Class 30: Final Critique and Presentation (H, I) | ||
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Drawing 2, 3, 4 General Syllabus: Front Range Community College, FALL2006
ART 122-100, ART 221-100, ART 222-100 DRAWING II, III, IV CALL NUMBERS: 51038, 51186, 51211 3 CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITES: ART 121, ART 131 CORE COURSE: NO COMMONLY OFFERED: YES
LOCATION Boulder County Campus, Studio: C1002 TIME 11:00am – 1:40 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
Instructor Tyler Alpern, FRCC phone 3/678 3907 *4002, 3/678.3850
E-mail tyler.alpern@frontrange.edu Web www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html FRCC web http://www.frontrange.edu Dept. web www.tyleralpern.com/frccart.html Office Hours: By email or by appointment after class.
Art & Humanities Department Chair: Michelle Auerbach 303.678.3881, michelle.auerbach@frontrange.edu Art Department Lead: Camille Rendal 303.678.3821, camille.rendal@frontrange.edu
Semester Dates 8/22 – 12/7 Last drop (refund) or audit request: 9/6 Last withdraw: 11/13. COF Polices in catalogue.
Required Text NONE
METHODS OF ASSESSING AND EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:
You already are an A level student. I ask you to challenge yourself and try your best in class, if you do then 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. Your grade is based on effort, attitude and attendance, not ability. You must complete 81 hours of supervised drawing to keep your A. Three 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. For example: 10 hour final project that was given 3 hours of work or a flat drawing when depth was assigned will adversely affect your grade as no credit will be given for the class or classes in which those drawings were produced.
Grading scale: 30 class periods, 3 pts each = 90 points, Sketchbook and Homework = 2 points (volume, copies); Oral Report = 4 points (sources, length, content, presentation); Bold Visual Statement - 3 points (dazzling, visual, no art materials)
COURSE TOTAL = 100 POINTS 100-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 =C, 69-60 = D, below 60 = F
Those who are tardy will not receive fruit cup. I expect you to call in advance of each absence. 303 545 6955. There will be a written final, it must be completed with at least a 90%. Missed classes and inadequate work or exams must be made up before the final class and within one month of missed class. Students are responsible for arranging any possible make up with Tyler. Make-ups count 2/3 credit or equal a tardy. DO NOT MISS THE FOLLOWING DATES! THEY CANNOT BE MADE UP: Bold Visual Statement, 3 Model Sessions, Final Critique (see class plan).
STUDIO POLICIES / SAFETY ISSUES/ 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. 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.
Students with disabilities, language conflicts or encountering 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.
Office Hours: by E-mail - received by Tuesday will be responded to by the following Tuesday and by appointment.
Bold Visual Statement: this is an opportunity for you to dazzle the class in some visual way, but you can not use traditional art making materials. This is an exercise in creativity.
The instructor reserves right to modify syllabus and calendar for the class.
FRCC Figure Drawing Policy: 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.
MATERIALS:
As this is an advanced class, I will let you choose the types materials you like to draw with. Do always have available quality large drawing paper, pen & ink stuff, graphite, odorless turpenoid (not “natural”), stiff brush, color media such as color pencils and perhaps watercolor pencils, charcoal, conte crayons (white, black, earthtone), ruler, paper stumps, kneadable and drawing erasers.
It is NOT necessary to have new supplies if you already have anything EXACTLY THE SAME as the list. If you have budget concerns, please bring it to my attention before a problem arises. It is entirely your responsibility to have the necessary supplies for each class meeting.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: ß Lecture, Demonstration & Handouts ß Slide or Image Presentations ß Research: Library of Images and Texts ß Peer & Instructor Critiques
Class Dates: 1: 8/22 2: 8/24, 3:8/29, 4:8/31, 5: 9/5, 6: 9/7, 7: 9/12, 8:9/14, 9:9/19 , 10: 9/21, 11:9/26, 12:9/28, 13:10/3, 14:10/5, 15:10/12, 16: 10/14, 17:10/17, 18: 10/19, 19:10/24, 20: 10/26, 21:10/31, 22:11/2, 23:11/7, 24: 11/9, 25:11/14, 26:11/16, 27:11/28, 28: 11/30, 29: 12/5, 30:12/7 NO CLASS: 11/21-23.
FALL 2006 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 15-WEEK CLASSES (8/21/06 – 12/11/06) August 25th: last day to register WITHOUT instructor permission (Only if there are openings and the student meets the requirements for the class.) August 26th – September 6th: must have instructor approval in order to register September 2nd – 4th: Labor Day Holiday. No classes. September 6th: last day to add or drop with refund September 6th: last day to change Audit to Credit or Credit to Audit November 13th: last day to withdraw “W Recorded” (no refund) November 20th – 26th: Thanksgiving Break. No classes.
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES AND POLICIES
I. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: Page 141 of the Front Range Community College Catalog (2005 - 06) states that “Conduct that violates students’ rights and freedoms, and is subject to disciplinary action, includes, but is not limited to: ∑ Plagiarizing, cheating or helping someone else violate reasonable standards of academic behavior. Students who engage in such behavior are subject to both disciplinary action, as outlined in the Front Range Community College Disciplinary Process, and academic consequences as determined by the instructor. ∑ Engaging in any disruptive behavior which negatively affects or impedes the teacher’s ability to teach or, the student’s ability to learn (regardless of the mode of educational delivery or class setting), or disrupts the general operation of the college” Please, see pages 140-142 of the 2005-06 Catalog for the complete description of the Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Student Code of Conduct.
II. INCOMPLETE: The FRCC Catalog states that "the “Incomplete” grade is a temporary grade and is designed for students who because of documented illness or circumstances beyond their control are unable to complete the coursework within the semester, but have completed at least 75% of all course assignments and tests in a satisfactory manner with a grade of “C” or better.” (Please, see page 21 of the 2005-06 Catalog for more details)
III. TUTORING: Free tutoring is available to any student earning a “C” or below in a class. If you would like a tutor for this class, go to the Learning Center (C1560) and ask for the appropriate form. Tutors will not be assigned until the paperwork is received.
IV. SPECIAL SERVICES: Any student who requires special accommodations must contact the Special Services Office (303-404-5302) at the beginning of the semester. After you have completed the required documentation with Special Services, please make an appointment with your instructor to discuss your accommodations.
V. Adding Classes after Census Dates The add/drop date is the last day to drop classes, with refund. Students enrolling in a class after the add/drop date are responsible for their share of tuition and the state COF stipend granted by the state, in the amount of $80.00 per credit hour. Students are responsible for checking add/drop dates for 15, 12, 10 and 5-week courses. This information is located on page 1 of the (CURRENT SEMESTER/YEAR) schedule. No exceptions will be made for students who add classes after census dates.
VI. Drop for Non-Payment It is the student’s responsibility to make sure he/she is registered for class and that their name appears on the instructor’s roster. If the student’s name does not appear on the roster, it is the student’s responsibility to check with Admissions & Records to determine why their name does not appear on the roster. Students who register for classes after the add/drop dates are responsible for payment of their tuition and the state’s portion of the COF stipend. No exceptions will be made for students who add classes after posted census dates.
Drawing 2 ART 122 (sec 100) FALL 2006 FRCC
Tyler Alpern E-mail: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu http://www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html Course Description: Explores expressive drawing techniques with an emphasis on formal composition, color media and content or thematic development.
FRCC Catalogue: This study of expressive drawing techniques emphasizes advanced composition and further development of individual style. 90 Contact Hours. Prerequisite: ART 121 or permission of instructor.
Competencies View (referred to by letter throughout this syllabus): A. Use a variety of media and processes to create drawings. B. Identify and apply the basic elements of drawing, including color theory. C. Identify and apply the principles of composition. D. Select, analyze and compose subject matter that communicates ideas. E. Utilize the fundamentals of drawing to demonstrate enhanced perception. F. Analyze and evaluate drawing. G. Assemble and assess a presentation of your work that demonstrates intermediate competence. H. Identify further major historical and contemporary concepts in the drawing as a fine art.
Topical Outline: Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental two-dimensional media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective, Color. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm and Repetition, Unity and Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism Criticism and evaluation, Presentation
Course Objectives: This class will focus on both creative exploration and development of technical skills. 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.
Format: In Drawing One you may have been introduced to a lot of fundamentals but you may not have mastered them all. Learning and practicing them again will reinforce your knowledge and the practice will only make you a better drawer. If you took drawing a long time ago, or are self taught and may be missing some skills, I assure you that you will still be challenged and fulfill the competencies view and outline requirements listed above. We will to follow a course that introduces color and involves more creative work while reviewing the concepts introduced in Drawing One. The class is designed for you to develop your style and voice as an artist while you continue to build your technical skill. You will have a lot of independent work and have to come to class prepared with ideas. Sometimes the object of the assignments given is not to make beautiful or even successful drawings, but to learn to draw better by making drawings - expect to make some really awful drawings. Some days will be to practice, review and perfect some of the skills learned in previous drawing classes. Copying from photographs, even the students own, does not constitute creative work. This is the time that the student devotes to growth and development as an artist.
We will critique assignments in class (F&G). Students will give an oral presentation on one of the visual elements or principles of composition listed in the topical outline above (B,C,H).
Every student should 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. I will want to see at least 15 copies of famous drawings IN THE MANNER,SPEED AND TECHNIQUE IN WHICH THEY WERE DRAWN, from at least 10 different artists (half of which must be 20th Century) in your sketchbook (H). Choose a wide variety of types of drawings. Try to discover what makes these drawings finished and how details are suggested. Label each copy with artist, date, and source. You can work on some of these inclass on days when you finish assignments early. Bring your sketch book to class every day as I will periodically collect them without warning and we will do exercises in them everyday on topics ranging from composition to idea formulation and development at the start of each class (C&D). 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.
Materials: As this is an advanced class, I will let you choose the types materials you like to draw with. Do always have available quality large drawing paper, pen & ink stuff, graphite, odorless turpenoid (not “natural”), stiff brush, color media such as color pencils and perhaps watercolor pencils, charcoal, conte crayons (white, black, earthtone), ruler, paper stumps, kneadable and drawing erasers.
Schedule: Class 1 Intro & Elements of Design (B, C, D) Class 2 Measuring Review Class 3 Measuring Review - Graphite (A, E) Class 4 – 6 Line Quality & Cross Contour Study - Ink (A, D, E, F) Class 7 - 8 Perspective Review, Multiple Point (B, E, H) Class 9 -11 Perspective Project - Must be finished work. (A-H) Class 12 - 13 Formula Shading, Atmospheric Perspective (A, B, D-F) Class 13 -15 Color with Formula Shading, Atmo P. (A, C, H, F) Class 16 - 17 Cubist Shading {Duality}(A, C, D, F) Class 18 - 20 Figurative Work or Realism (A, B, C, E) Class 21 Non-Arts BVS – Line (D, F, G) Class 22 – 24 Own Project – COLOR (A, B, C, D, F) Classes 25 -29 Photo – COLOR, Distortion, or Pointillism. Must Finish. Class 30 Final Critique Cubist, Photo & Final (A-G)
Drawing 3 221 (sec 100) FALL 2006 FRCC
Tyler Alpern E-mail: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu http://www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html
Course Description: Offers a continued study of expressive drawing techniques and development of individual style, with an emphasis on composition and technique variation.
FRCC Catalogue: ART 221 DRAWING III In this course students further explore expressive drawing techniques and style. 90 Contact Hours. Prerequisites: ART 122 and ART 131 or permission of instructor.
Competencies View (referred to by letter throughout this syllabus):
A. Use a variety of media and processes to create drawings. B. Identify and apply the basic elements of drawing, including color theory. C. Identify and apply the principles of composition. D. Select, analyze and compose subject matter that communicates ideas. E. Utilize the fundamentals of drawing to demonstrate enhanced perception. F. Analyze and evaluate drawing. G. Assemble and assess a presentation of your work that demonstrates intermediate competence.
Topical Outline:
Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental two-dimensional media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective, Color. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm and Repetition, Unity and Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism Criticism and evaluation, Presentation
Course Objectives:
This class will focus on both creative exploration and development of technical skills. 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.
We will critique assignments in class (F&G). Students will give an oral presentation on one of the visual elements or principles of composition listed in the topical outline above (B, C).
Every student should 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. I will want to see at least 15 copies of famous drawings, from at least 10 different artists (half of which must be 20th Century) in your sketchbook. The wider the variety of types of drawings you choose, the happier I will be. Label each copy with artist, date, and source. Bring your sketch book to class every day as I will periodically collect them without warning and we will do exercises in them most days. (C, D) 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.
Materials:
As this is an advanced class, I will let you choose the types materials you like to draw with. Do always have available quality large drawing paper, pen & ink stuff, graphite, odorless turpenoid (not “natural”), stiff brush, color media such as color pencils and perhaps watercolor pencils, charcoal, conte crayons (white, black, earthtone), ruler, paper stumps, kneadable and drawing erasers.
Schedule:
Class 1 Intro, Placement Exam Class 2 Measuring Review Class 3 – 6 Ink - Positive/negative shape - Tessellation (A - F) Class 7 - 10 Perspective as Subject (A - F) Circles in Perspective (B) Class 10 -13 Large Scale, Non Representational, Surface & Mark {Off balance or sense of movement} (A - F) Class 12 –14 Projected Collage, Active Markmaking/Rhythmic (A - F) Class 15 –17 Own Project – COLOR & Large Format (A - F) Class 18 - 20 Figurative (B) Class 21 Non-Arts BVS – Ephemeral (D, G) Class 22 – 25 Abstraction Developed from Life or Content w/Text or Collaged Surface (A - F) Classes 26 - 29 Advanced Realism Challenge in COLOR {Self or still life} or New Technique {Emphasis or narrative} (A - G) Class 30 Final Critique (G)
Drawing 4 ART 222 (sec 100) FALL 2007 FRCC
Tyler Alpern E-mail: Tyler.alpern@Frontrange.edu http://www.tyleralpern.com/frcc.html
Course Description: Explores advanced drawing problems with an emphasis on conceptual development and portfolio and/or exhibition quality presentation.
FRCC Catalogue: ART 222 DRAWING IV This course acquaints students with advanced drawing problems,while emphasizing individual style, subject, and content.
Competencies View (referred to by letter throughout this syllabus): A. Use a variety of media and processes to create a series of drawings. B. Use the formal elements of drawing to create effective visual statements. C. Select principles of composition to solve visual problems. D. Develop formal and thematic content that communicates ideas. E. Analyze and critically evaluate drawings. F. Develop, evaluate, and prepare for presentation a body of work that demonstrates professional competence. G. Identify further major historical and contemporary concepts in the drawing as a fine art. H. Prepare a written statement articulating the goals and methods of the student’s drawings.
Topical Outline: Media and Processes: Traditional & Experimental two-dimensional media and processes. Visual Elements: Line, Shape,Value, Texture, Space, Linear and Spatial Perspective, Color. Principles of Composition: Balance, Scale, Proportion, Movement, Dominance, Harmony – Rhythm and Repetition, Unity and Variety. Subject Matter: Representational, Abstract, Non-representational, Historical Perspective, Narrative. Professionalism Criticism and evaluation, Presentation, Exhibition
Course Objectives:
This class will focus on both the creative exploration and the development of an artistic voice as students move towards independence. It is a forum to discover a unified style of drawing, a set of preferred formal aspects of working and the actual content the students wish to communicate thru their creative work. It is a final chance to work in a classroom setting with an instructor who can guide and help the students’ with their own vision of the appearance and content of the drawings and how the artwork can be both articulated and presented in the best possible way.
Format:
Student will have a formal scheduled critique every 2 weeks. A minimum of 12 hours of creative work will be presented (E, F, G, H). The student will develop 2 distinct and different series of related works - minimum of 3 works in each series (A, B, C, D, F). Should these be completed before the end of the term the student will have a written contract describing what additional work will be completed. Student’s final project will be a 15-20 minute presentation of his or her own creative work including work completed during this term, turn in a one page artist statement and artwork, statement and contact info posted the internet (G, H). A working draft of that statement will be presented at the end of each month. Student will also participate in each life drawing session and any class that covers a technical aspect or at request of instructor. Attendance for all classes is mandatory. Makeups can only count up to 2/3’s credit.
Bold Visual Statement: this is an opportunity for you to dazzle the class in some visual way and on a large scale, but you cannot use traditional art making materials. This is an exercise in creativity. The Bold Visual Statement must be involve scale and be huge.An alternative to the Bold Visual Statement is a formal presentation of 5 pulbished artworks that have a strong emotional content yet do not use facial expression or physical gesture at the primary way to communicate that content.
Bring your sketch book to class every day. We will do exercises in them everyday on topics ranging from composition to idea formulation and development at the start of each class (C&D). Students will give an oral presentation on one of the visual elements or principles of composition listed in the topical outline above (C,G). An alternative to the Bold Visual Statement is a formal presentation of 5 pulbished artworks that have a strong emotional content yet do not use facial expression or physical gesture at the primary way to communicate that content.
Materials:
As this is an advanced class, I will let you choose the types materials you like to draw with. Do always have available quality large drawing paper, pen & ink stuff, graphite, odorless turpenoid (not “natural”), stiff brush, color media such as color pencils and perhaps watercolor pencils, charcoal, conte crayons (white, black, earthtone), ruler, paper stumps, kneadable and drawing erasers.
Schedule:
Class 1 Intro, Placement Exam Classes 2 – 29 2 Distinct Series (A, B, C, D, F) Classes 18 - 20 Figurative or advanced realism (A, B, C, E) Class 21 Non-Arts BVS – Large Scale (D, F ,G) Classe 25 Final Artist Statement due (G, H) Class 30 Final Critique and Presentation (G, H)
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