“Education is a process of unfolding your latent potentiality.” –Swami Jyotirmayananda
I believe that studying Fine Art is a true privilege, and should be regarded as such. Visual art is a discipline as much as any other, and as such, it requires dedication, knowledge, and practice. As a teacher, it is my job to communicate these concepts, and to create a safe and inspiring classroom where the visual arts discipline can be cultivated and developed. Integral to learning any discipline is speaking its language: in visual arts, the required vocabulary is an extensive understanding of art history and contemporary art, including a diverse range of art movements and cultures. I utilize images and concepts from both the past and the present each time I introduce a new concept into the curriculum. Using this method, I give students the opportunity to expand their ideas of what art is and what it can be, as well as begin to discover how they can become a part of the contemporary art world.
I treat students as artists earning a professional degree, with great emphasis on professional practices such as presentation, craftsmanship, written statements, and being able to speak effectively about their work. As a teacher I strive to help students develop a balance of technique and content in their work. It is important that students master the fundamental skill set, so that they can effectively communicate concepts. It is my goal to teach fundamental techniques, while being a good listener and helping students to determine what they wish to make work about. I encourage students to develop critical thinking and self-evaluation skills so that they can become their own best teachers.
These basic concepts inform my philosophy of teaching the visual arts.
I believe that studying Fine Art is a true privilege, and should be regarded as such. Visual art is a discipline as much as any other, and as such, it requires dedication, knowledge, and practice. As a teacher, it is my job to communicate these concepts, and to create a safe and inspiring classroom where the visual arts discipline can be cultivated and developed. Integral to learning any discipline is speaking its language: in visual arts, the required vocabulary is an extensive understanding of art history and contemporary art, including a diverse range of art movements and cultures. I utilize images and concepts from both the past and the present each time I introduce a new concept into the curriculum. Using this method, I give students the opportunity to expand their ideas of what art is and what it can be, as well as begin to discover how they can become a part of the contemporary art world.
I treat students as artists earning a professional degree, with great emphasis on professional practices such as presentation, craftsmanship, written statements, and being able to speak effectively about their work. As a teacher I strive to help students develop a balance of technique and content in their work. It is important that students master the fundamental skill set, so that they can effectively communicate concepts. It is my goal to teach fundamental techniques, while being a good listener and helping students to determine what they wish to make work about. I encourage students to develop critical thinking and self-evaluation skills so that they can become their own best teachers.
These basic concepts inform my philosophy of teaching the visual arts.