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WINTER/SPRING 2013 CATALOG OF COURSES SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION The world-renowned School of Botanical Art and Illustration is ideally located in Denver Botanic Gardens, providing students and scholars the opportunity to hone and perfect their skills in this specialized genre. Much has been said about the modern need to fuse art and science in order to expand economic development and enlightenment, but few programs are as direct in their impact as botanical illustration. The School of Botanical Art and Illustration focuses not only on technique, but also on the plants themselves, with courses in botany and microscopy, and lectures from visiting artists. From small, highly interactive classes to real-world opportunities for exhibition, sales and publication, the Gardens now has every tool needed to instruct and inspire flourishing botanical artists. Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing species for historical record or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the flora of the world around us. Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art and Illustration is designed to offer a comprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, providing participants the drawing and painting skills required to render accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with a focus on detail. This program is for the dedicated illustrator, as well as the devoted amateur. It culminates in a certificate for some students and offers an ongoing program of botanical classes for others. INTRODUCTORY COURSE Students wishing to learn more about botanical illustration or to brush up on their skills before beginning the certificate sequence can take Introduction to Botanical Illustration, which is not part of the certificate requirements. REQUIRED COURSES The following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive a Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. The recommended sequence of courses is listed below. This succession is appropriate for both the certificate and the non-certificate student. Classes should be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites.* Courses consist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations and homework assignments. A list of supplies for each course will be sent with class confirmation. 1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 2. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator 3. Light on Form 4. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 5. Composition for Botanical Illustration 6. Color Layering for Colored Pencil 7. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 8. Perfecting Perspective 9. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 10. Color Mixing 11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 12. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II 13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 14. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II 15. Portfolio Preparation Course *Students are responsible for taking note of required prerequisites and determining if they are eligible for the course. Class sizes are limited and seats are meant for those with required experience to enjoy the experience. ELECTIVE COURSES Elective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. In addition to the 14 required courses, students must select no fewer than 100 elective hours. The number of elective classes offered in any one year may vary. Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives. Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80% of all classes. SCIENCE AND ART LECTURES Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens can qualify for elective credits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour; students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. Café Botanique is a lecture series open to Botanical Art and Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public, academia and artists. Pre-registration is required for credit. 2
WINTER/SPRING 2013 CATALOG CERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION NEW - PORTFOLIO REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION IN 2013 Upon completion of all course work, students may express their interest in applying for portfolio review and certification by requesting a transcript from the program manager and submitting an application for the review by March 4, 2013. Application Fee: $210 (includes the Portfolio Preparation course and individual consultation with the instructor) Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. In spring 2013 the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at two different times. Candidates must choose one: 1. March 8 – 9, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 2. March 18, 25, April 1, 6 – 9 p.m. The capstone course includes practical details for putting a professional portfolio together and also covers labeling, presentation (cleanliness), artwork selection and digital presentation. Finally, you will make your own portfolio case with ribbon ties for your art. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski After the Portfolio Preparation Course, the candidates have the opportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refine the portfolio pieces prior to the final portfolio drop-off on September 16, 2013. More detailed information will be received at the time of application approval. The complete portfolio will contain five (5) finished botanical plates: 1. Graphite pencil 2. Colored pencil 3. Pen and ink 4. Water media 5. Artist’s choice: This can be a plate in any of the media taught within the program or a combination of them. KEY DATES FOR 2013 PORTFOLIO REVIEW: Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 16, 2013 Portfolio Review: October 1, 2013 GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2013 Graduates: November 17, 1 – 3 p.m. GUEST WORKSHOPS Veiko Kespersaks is a leading North European calligraphy specialist and lettering designer based in London. He has gained an international reputation as one of the most skilled lettering artists and teachers currently working on the field. Kespersaks also wrote all titles, subtitles, names and books scripts by hand for the British-American animated motion picture The Tale of Despereaux (2008, Universal Studios). Veiko Kespersaks holds a BA and MA in calligraphy from Roehampton University, London. He is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and a Fellow of The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society. He also is the lecturer in calligraphy at Satakunta University, Kankaanpää, Finland. During his visit, we have the opportunity to offer two calligraphy courses in italics: Italic - The West’s Most Influential Script Beginning with analysis of 14th Century scribes Bembo and Cataneo, this workshop will focus on understanding the origins of the script and its purpose. You will use tracing Veiko Kespersaks paper and pencils to analyze the structure of the script, its key characteristics and how it was written. We will also study skeleton letterforms. Explore different inks, pens and paper and get advice on how to choose the best materials for your own work. Find the connection between Italic letterforms and your own handwriting. At the end of this workshop you will produce a finished example of italic script. Fee: $310 member, $370 non-member. No prerequisites. • Mon. – Wed., Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Veiko Kespersaks No refunds for registration cancellations after January 7 unless your seat can be filled. 3
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