Art Fundamentals

All Q4 Work is DUE next week!!! Late work and current projects!!

1st & 3rd periods = Thursday 20 May 2021 9:00am

6th period = Tuesday 18 May 2021 9:00am

Current Assignment: Wire Shoe Grading Form

Wire Shoe Sculpture

Final Exam - Self-Portrait

Previous Work (Yellow Highlight = Graded Work):

Wire Shoe Idea Sketches

Thematc Clay Lettr Gradng Form

Thematic Clay Letter

Thematic Clay Letter Demo #3

Letter Demo Video #3 Quiz

Thematic Clay Letter Demo #2

Letter Demo Video #2 Quiz

Thematic Clay Letter Demo #1

Letter Demo Video #1 Quiz

Thematic Clay Lettr Idea Sktch

What's in a Name Grading Form

What's in a Name?

Hybrid School Expectations

Word Sketches 03

Welcome to Art Fundamentals

Paper Land Vehicle Sculpture (Apr 28, 2020 at 4_58 PM).png

PEN Still Life Drawing (Apr 13, 2020 at 7_47 PM).png

5-Day Art Challenge (Day 3) - Sculpture (Apr 24, 2020 at 2_41 PM).png

Heroines & Heroes Portrait_ Final Drawing (May 19, 2020 at 4_43 PM).png

This course will focus on both two- and three-dimensional media with a strong emphasis on aspects of design. It will also introduce art history and thematic ideas. It will concentrate on exposing students to a wide range of art ideas as well as preparing them for the demands and expectations of next level high school art classes. The students will use these various materials to explore both formal and thematic ideas as they are expressed in works of art. This year we will start with pencil & pen drawing, paper & found object sculpture, and digital photography. In the past, this course has used wire, wood, paper mache, clay, collage, cardboard, and acrylic paint; but this year we will see if we can get into these or discover new materials. In addition to analyzing works of art and critiquing their own works, the relationship between form and expression will continue to be examined.

Since this course is moving students towards a more focused and skilled study of art-making, grading will balanced between effort and daily studio participation as well as understanding the various aspects of creating a work of art. Assignments will focus on developing basic skills for succeeding in a visual arts concentration. These skills include: step-by-step project development, daily work habits, and understanding of visual arts terms.

Open House Video

WHAT's HAPPENING . . .

. . . IN THIS COURSE??? Use the "Modules" link on the left side.

. . . WITH MY GRADE??? Use the "Grades" link on the left side.

. . . WITH MY ASSIGNMENTS???

Use the "View Course Calendar" link on the right side. (Choose "Agenda" view)

Need to contact Mr. martinez?

val_martinez@dpsnc.net (best)
919-348-9002 (call or text)
919-560-3926 ext. 23468

Missed a live session and need to catch up?
Need a bit of extra help?

"In My Room" available immediately in Zoom:
- After all Live Zoom classes - stay after if you need help.
- 1st Period - Mon & Thur 10:00-10:45am (during this class's scheduled worktime)
- 3rd Period - Mon & Thur 12:45-01:30pm (during this class's scheduled worktime)
- 6th Period - Tues & Fri 02:30-03:15pm (during this class's scheduled worktime)

Otherwise, response via Email, Phone Call, Text within 1 school day.
- And we can set up a Zoom appointment, if needed.

Mr. martinez's Schedule

Important Information, Forms, and Websites

VA Fee Letter	Mr. martinez's Website
DSA Visual Arts Website	DSA Website
DPS Website