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Teacher Art
Alternative Titles:
Teacher - Visual Arts
Art teachers in secondary schools teach students the
practical skills, theory and history of art. Students receive
tuition in aspects such as painting, drawing, printmaking,
photography, sculpture and ceramics.
Art teachers in secondary schools may perform the following
tasks:
- undertake general teaching tasks (see separate
description for Teacher - Secondary)
- set up and/or maintain facilities such as photographic
darkrooms, kilns for ceramic work, studios and store areas
- demonstrate the use of a selection of media materials
such as oils, watercolours, pen, pencil, palette, knife,
clay, cloth or paper
- inspire students and assist them to develop their
creativity and self-expression through various art forms and
media
- arrange for exhibitions of student work in and out of
school.
Art teachers may specialise in one or more aspects of art
in their tertiary studies, e.g. history and appreciation of
art, ceramics, drawing, film and video, painting, pottery,
printmaking, sculpture and visual communication, as well as
studying the elements of design, graphics, product design and
environmental studies.
Art teachers may specialise as a:
Private Art Teacher who instructs students in the
practice, theory and history of art. They usually specialise
in one aspect of art and teach from their own home or studio.
Required Skills - Teacher Art
- interest and ability in art and teaching
- enthusiasm, patience and tact
- good communication skills
- a commitment to ongoing personal professional
development
- high-level creative and organisational skills
- enjoy working with young people
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