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“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.”- Dalai Lama
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” –Albert Einstein
“"Politicians don't bring people together. Artists do." –Richard Daley, Former Mayor of Chicago
"A broad education in the arts helps give children a better understanding of their world…We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate." –Paul Ostergard, Vice President, Citicorp
You probably have more questions than answers.
-What do we need to learn this year? 📝
-How will I teach you? 🤷♀️
-Where are you going to find the hours to work and do school? ⏰
-What if I fall behind? 😬
-Am I going to be able to do this? 😳
-Where do I find a curriculum? 📚
-Is every day going to be a battle? ⚔️
Dawn Deming
dawn.deming@bvsd.org
720-561-7799
Extra Help Times
As your instructor, I am here to help you and I will support your success when needed. But ultimately you are in charge of your destiny in your creative and academic growth.
If you need extra time in the studio, lab, or personal assistance from me, please prearrange it in advance to guarantee availability and materials are ready for you!
Fall semester schedule:
Period 1- plan
Period 2- Draw/Paint 1
Period 3- Plan
Period 4- Draw/Paint 1
Period 5- Lunch
Period 6- Adv Photo 2.3.4
Period 7-Art of Animation
Period 8- Art of Animation
I know what it’s like to be on this roller coaster ride with many decisions to make and no clear answers. But that is the beauty of art!
I am so excited to be your art teacher because art is the best subject. You may think I’m biased, but it’s true. Art is cross- curricular-there are elements of math, science, language, history, engineering, language arts, all of it. It makes you a well-rounded person.
But more than that, art makes us better people. Art reminds us that we are not alone and that we share a universal human experience. Through art, we feel deep emotions together and are able to process experiences, find connections, and create impact. Art helps us to record and process more than just individual experiences.
Being vulnerable and embracing "mistakes" is what helps you progress. Expect to be put in unusual situations, being asked to do "odd" things, and basically, reframe what art is to you. But the best thing is that Art is a Verb...We "DO"...we create every day!
