Mr. Collin Dalton

Visual Arts Instructor

Rolesville Middle School

4700 Burlington Mills Road

Rolesville, NC 27571

Phone:  919-570-2260

Fax:  919-570-2270

Email:  cdalton@wcpss.net

This is the site for students taking courses for Mr. Dalton at Rolesville Middle School.  It is expected that all students refer to this site for class resources (handouts, presentations, etc).  Students taking an Art Elective will be taught a variety of art techniques, learn about relevant art history, practice critiquing art, and producing high quality work.  The arts are made for others to view, so it is important for all students to produce high quality work that is to the best of their own ability.  I strive as an art educator to help students learn new concepts and to execute them for creating art that is visual.  Please take a moment to review the course syllabus for specific grading criteria and general class expectations.  I look forward to working with you and your student.  If there are any question please email a message to cdalton@wcpss.net

General Class Information

Welcome Letter

Course Syllabus

First Day of Art (General Info & Recommended Supplies)

Supply List

• Sketchbook (9" x 12" or equivalent)
• Pack of #2 pencils
• Pack of Pink Erasers, Kneaded Erasers, or Vinyl Erasers
• Colored Pencils
• Ruler
• Glue stick 
• Paintbrushes (Watercolor, tempera, and or acrylic use assortment sizes 0-12)
• Small soft or hard case for storage

*many supplies coordinate with team supplies with the exception of a sketchbook that can be purchased at most local retailers (Michaels, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc) 

Rolesville Art & Design Club (R.A.A.D.)

R.A.A.D. club applications are being accepted for grades 6-8.  Students will submit their application using the following form with their original work and typed writing.  Students will be notified late August and beginning of September of their acceptance.  

R.A.A.D. Application Form

Track 1, 2, & 4 Due August 17th, 2016

Track 3 Due August 31st

Courses & Extras

To find handouts and presentation links select from your class below - all information is posted through each link and is updated daily.  If you need help finding something please contact me for assistance.

	Visual Arts Exploratory  Available for grade 6 only.  This course introduces students to the elements of art through a variety of media that may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, pottery, and weaving. Application of these elements to the students’ own original art work is the major emphasis while being introduced to art history and critical analysis of master work as well as their own
	Visual Composition I Available for grade 7 only. Students will engage in deep study of the elements and principles of art centered on the curriculum set forth in the North Carolina Essential Standards for Visual Art. Two and three-dimensional techniques will be taught using a variety of media. Students explore various cultures, art history and learn to think and write critically about master work as well as their own.
	Visual Composition II Available for grade 8 only. Students will continue to develop their technical and artistic skills as they solve problems with their own choice of media. Students will be expected to write critical analysis of the work of others (including the masters) and their own.
	Rolesville Art & Design Club Available for grade 6-8.  Students will be selected based on their existing talents and skills for students who may be more advanced in specific areas of the visual arts.  This club aims to assemble a diverse team of student artists interested in furthering their skills through a variety of school based projects. (Accepting Applications)
	Yearbook Students in grades 6-8 have the option to purchase and customize two or more of their own yearbook.  Books that are purchased before deadline can get free shipping to the school.  Books purchased after due date may be subject to a home shipping charge.
	Literary Arts Magazine This is a creative student magazine that provides a forum for creative showcase of written and visual works.  The magazine is digitally published with an option to buy your own copy or view online for free.
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