2007-02-14 03:34:48 · 14 answers · asked by xxlil_kittyxx 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I don't think you have to be REALLY good, just be good enough to show your average student how it's done and what not to do.
Also have to have a basic knowledge of the history of art and techniques.
2007-02-14 03:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by k² 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by "really good at art," but if you mean that you can paint/draw well, etc., then the answer is no. To be a good art teacher, you need two things. First, you need to be knowledgeable in your subject matter, regardless of grade level. You need to know your art history, techniques, theory and aesthetics in a variety of mediums. Second, you need to be a good teacher. You could be a gifted artist and be a terrible teacher. Why? The answer is because teaching is an art in itself, it's known as pedagogy. It is why you have to go through a teacher preparation program, or study education. The good news is that you can learn to be a good teacher through serious study and practice. "Those who can't, teach," is a stereotype. I think this stereotype stems from bad teaching and is perpetuated by it, i.e. someone talking at blank faces and putting brains to sleep. Good teaching is tough and you have to be dedicated and passionate if you want to help others learn.
2007-02-15 01:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by Katryoshka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to all of you that said "those who can't teach...." please think back across your days at school and remember one inspirational teacher who - for the love of passing on knowledge - taught. I was lucky and had a few across the years, many of them were of artists (at school and later at art college) who taught as well as practiced as artists. I think you would be a sorry kind of art teacher if you weren't an artist aswell, someone who wanted to create in their own time not just 9 to 5, that doesn't mean you have to be able to draw like leonardo but you have to have a well of creativity, a real deep skill in a particular area and understanding of a broad spectrum of techniques and a positive nurturing outlook to be any real use to anyone. And frankly that is why most teachers don't measure up - it is quite a lot to ask for!
2007-02-14 17:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,my art teacher can't even draw a person,but expects us to have "A++++" work.So if your maybe like a "b" or a"c" at art don't expect the kids to get any higher than YOU! GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-15 12:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
god no you should see what my art teachers call art. My baby brother could do better. Plus have you ever been to the tate it really isnt difficult to get a piece of work in there lol
2007-02-14 11:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by emhass 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
But to be an art teacher you must go through an art school.
There you'll need to be good!
2007-02-14 11:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by jacquesh2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no..you have to be really good at art teaching
2007-02-15 10:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by a fantasy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont suppose you have to be an artist as long as you know enough to teach other people about art. does that make sense to you?
2007-02-14 11:40:50 · answer #8 · answered by liam h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to know every aspect of art to even stand a chance let alone be s master
2007-02-14 16:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by yamadori4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess i meen do i have to be really good at medicine 2 be a gd doctor?
2007-02-14 11:38:53 · answer #10 · answered by zerocool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋