Teaching Digital Art is an ever evolving landscape, and a unique challenge. The individual voice of the student can be lost in the overwhelming technological challenges facing the digital medium, and requires a steadfast approach to learning. Students need to have a balanced systematic and progressive methodical instruction. Although technology changes, the fundamental skills remain the same. Creating art cannot be separated from the mastering of the tools used in process.<\/p>\n
The Artist as an individual should value growth and context. I foster a disciplined approach to develop skills and attitudes needed to make Art, and solidify concepts. Once concepts are practiced, the exploration of solutions begins. Unknown risk can expound concepts into a refined work. Reinforcing critical thinking is supported by full-class discussion, peer interaction, and teacher critique. Students identify strengths and weaknesses in their own work through a self-assessment rubric. Additionally, students critique others and contrast appraisals with my own.<\/p>\n
I approach each learning experience through aural, visual, tactile, and repetition. The presentation of theoretical concepts and practical examples lectures include various useful topics. Hands-on demonstrations demystify the use of tools and work formation. Mentorship supply students with direct contact while creating work, and are repeated through lectures, demonstration, and continued coaching.<\/p>\n
I believe each Artist is both a teacher and a student. Learning from others is not the only goal of academia. Students personal growth should aspire to be self-actualizing, self-correcting, and self-learning. In the Digital Arts medium, this type of personal growth maybe the only way of moving forward and staying current in a rapidly changing landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Teaching Digital Art is an ever evolving landscape, and a unique challenge. The individual voice of the student can be lost in the overwhelming technological challenges facing the digital medium, and requires a steadfast approach to learning. Students need to Continue reading Teaching Philosophy<\/span>