I am in the third session in Visual Arts at Lionel-Groulx College (the most famous college in Visual Arts in Quebec).This article is very useful if you want to know everything or become an Art teacher.You will learn about how to become an Art teacher, the way it works (inside and outside of the classes), the dangers that this job represents, the place where he works, the studies to be done, how much they are paid and as well, the importance of this profession for the future generations.I am very motivated to write this article because I am studying for this purpose and I find it important to know everything about the subject before starting to do the profession.
Art teachers are very qualified people with huge imaginations who teach students of different ages on techniques and skills in sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, etc. They have to get up very early (be in school usually around 7 or 8 a.m.) and prepare dynamic and original lessons to stimulate his students, give them desire to learn, while evaluating them by taking them out of their comfort zones.
The teaching of artistic knowledge to young people is the basis of this work. The tasks will be different if we teach in elementary school, in high school or even college. The primary goal is undoubtedly to transmit the desire to create, the desire to learn and to express oneself through art. There is also a part of evaluation and work to be done to give learning challenges to young artists in the making.
On a normal day, the teacher must get up early (most within 5-6 a.m. to be at school at 7-8 a.m). Then, he must prepare his day according to the lessons with the age groups he will have in his day. He must then teach, answer students' questions, help them, show them different mediums and techniques. The teacher must give them explanations on homework and upcoming exam. Often, Art teachers are also involved in dance, theater or other extracurricular activities (so after their course). They must finally be corrected work, exams and prepare for the next day.
They work in a school (whether primary, secondary, college, etc.). Several also work in the private sector or in their own art school (the advantage that the school is in their name or privately is that many are also artists, so can do exhibitions and have more knowledge to be transmitted to students).
To become an Art teacher, the person must have a college diploma (DEC in visual Arts, most often) and must also do their bachelor's degree in Art (often the person cannot even be hired without it). Several schools (often private, level secondary, will also ask to do a master's degree). College and post-secondary Art teachers should obtain a master's or doctorate in Art. Future Art teachers often decide to enroll in a program art education (which brings together courses on practice, art history as well as educational courses that can lead to their diploma. Another way is to specialize in art while doing a teacher preparation program.
A graduate Art teachers have a starting salary that can vary between $40,000 and $47,000 per year. Teachers with a master's degree in art often have a higher salary (may have $9,000 more than those with just a bachelor's degree).
A master's or doctorate in Art. Some teachers will even specialize in certain subjects (for example stage sets).
The main danger is often that teachers feel underpaid and overwhelmed by the workload. Otherwise, the greatest danger in Art consists in using cutting instruments in sculpture.
Art teachers cannot be replaced by robots because the robot does not develop any emotional connection with its students and although some subjects can be digitized, it is difficult to sever the connection of humans as well as the passions for learning targeted that the professor has (the robot has no real or real experience in the field).
Most Art teachers who retire are at least 55 years old, but few retire at this age because they are too passionate (don't want to quit yet because they have a lot of competence, a lot of experience in the field of Art) or because they do not have sufficient income.
I am currently in my last year of college in Visual Arts and I want to go to university to do my bachelor's degree in teaching Arts, to subsequently have the opportunity to teach in a secondary school. I would of course have my own art school or be in private because I would also like to continue making musicals and going on stage. Hoping this article helps you to set your course!
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