what makes a good art teacher?

Question

for secondary level pupils in particular?

Answer 1

The best educators learn right along with their students.

Answer 2

I had a couple of different art teaching styles at school myself - my first secondary art teacher was a fine artist who would insist on us doing continuous line drawings, pencil techniques, pen and ink exercises, perspective and dimension exercises etc. At the time, we hated it, as the other classes were learning screen printing, sculpture etc and getting to do big pieces in unusual materials. However, when it came to later on in art and I had teachers who were more into design/scultpure, I found his methods invaluable.

I think a good art teacher should:

1) teach the technicalities of good drawing as a basis for the pupil's own creative development of those techniques

2) encourage and nourish a pupil's own artistic slant without enforcing the teacher's own view and style on the pupil

3) teach the pupil the variety of materials and their wide uses so that the pupil can experiment in lots of different methods

4) allow the pupils to experiment in other aspects of art, e.g. design, textiles, sculpture.

and finally

5) have a good wide knowledge of the wealth of art history and art criticism that is around - it's all well and good creating fabulous pieces of art but they're even better if they can be related to a particular style, set or inspiration.

Not a lot to it then really, eh! Hehe. MC x

Answer 3

As someone in charge of a very successful secondary art department, I look for someone with talent in one or more areas of art (eg fine art, graphic art, ceramics, multi media etc).
But also someone with enthusiasm for the subject and who can instill that love into others by being inspirational.

Answer 4

Someone who can instill the love of their subject into the student and make them see beyond the immediate into the future and back into the past. When you look at a great painting you should be able to see what the painter saw, not just paint on canvas but his soul on view. Any teacher who can show you this is a great teacher and one you will remember beyond your school/collage years. If you happen to get one of these you are a lucky, lucky student. They are few and far between.

Answer 5

I doubt that it's correct for a teacher to assign students the task of writing about their religion. If it bothers you, I suggest that you write only about your culture. If your teacher objects or docks you a grade, just tell her that you prefer to keep your religion private. She'll get the point. If not, talk to the principal.

Answer 6

Someone who doesn't critize if the painter made a flower stem orange instead of green, someone who accepts that everyone is creative in their own way, realize that not everyone is a professional artist, someone who has patience, and lastly, someone who has an open mind to all students and artwork.

Answer 7

Someone who can draw, Express things through drawing and a great eye for detail!

Answer 8

A teacher that helps the pupils gain confidence and also inspires them.

Answer 9

The ability to communicate , same as any other teacher .

Answer 10

Patience, talent and ability to keep cool in stressfull situations.