Art Tech Teaching Artist, OK State Dept. of Education
Currently assigned to Mason Public Schools PK-8th & Gypsy Public Schools PK-8th
Leslie Martin is an Art Tech teaching artist employed by the State of Oklahoma. Art Tech is a USDE grant awarded to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Art Tech is designed to bring new or expand fine arts programs to Oklahoma schools in dance, drama, music, or visual art.
(Photos taken at Mason Public Schools Fall of 2022 - Fall of 2023)
(Photos taken at Mason Public Schools Fall of 2022 - Fall of 2023)
Artist in Residence at Prairie Arts Center
Conducted a series of three storytelling workshops, creating visual narratives from community stories, memories, and interesting history. Click on any photos above to learn more.
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 at Oklahoma State University)
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 at Oklahoma State University)
Sculpture II / Sculpture Studio (stacked courses)
Sculpture II: Non-ferrous metal casting. Basic welding and woodworking techniques. Emphasis on concepts, form, methods and materials.
Sculpture Studio: A broad-based course which allows students to pursue individual interests using a variety of materials and processes. Emphasis on further development of concepts, skills, and techniques.
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 at Oklahoma State University)
Sculpture Studio: A broad-based course which allows students to pursue individual interests using a variety of materials and processes. Emphasis on further development of concepts, skills, and techniques.
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 at Oklahoma State University)
Sculpture I
Studies in mixed media, including an introduction in wood and metal working. Subtractive and additive processes. Emphasis on sculptural ideas, methods, and materials.
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 and Spring of 2018 at Oklahoma State University)
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 and Spring of 2018 at Oklahoma State University)
Visual Thinking: Form and Space
Investigation of fundamental design principles of form through the process of object making. Students explore concepts of interaction between form, space and movement through developing approaches to the construction and manipulation of materials. Provides experience with a variety of three-dimensional media and develops skills in observation, craft and technique. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary learning through lectures, discussions, critiques, and the process of making objects.
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 and Spring of 2018 at Oklahoma State University)
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2017 and Spring of 2018 at Oklahoma State University)
Art Practices I
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This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas, and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central the the nature of art making today. This semester's assignments investigate issues of LIGHT, FRAME, and MARK. A slide lecture, an assigned reading, and a short response paper will accompany each project. Visual problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course, in addition to an in-depth exploration of various materials and the nature of artistic meaning.
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2016 at the University of New Mexico)
(Course taught by Martin Fall of 2016 at the University of New Mexico)
Shop Foundations
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This class will familiarize students with the University of New Mexico sculpture areas's shop facilities, and basic construction techniques. Through demonstrations, exercises and assignments we will cover technical operations, safety protocol and shop etiquette required to use UNM's Sculpture Shop facilities.
(Course taught by Martin Spring and Fall of 2015 at the University of New Mexico)
(Course taught by Martin Spring and Fall of 2015 at the University of New Mexico)