Matt Davies
ART TEACHER
Traditionally artists have taught to support themselves financially. I am a practicing artist and teacher. I have a Fine Arts degree and Secondary art teaching qualification and currently divide my time between an independent art school and state school, teaching children from 5 + to adults. I feel privileged to teach a subject I am passionate about.
AM
Luckily in my role as an art specialist, I have full autonomy in the curriculum I deliver. My mornings are spent teaching a variety of skills for my youngest students.
Resources need to be prepared before each class. During lessons, I always provide a demonstration of the techniques I want my young artists to learn.
Daily routines/duties include:
Studio/classroom management
Planning lessons/schemes of work
Liaising with support staff
PM
Teaching continues into the afternoon.
Three afternoons/evenings a week I deliver classes at an independent art school.
Every Monday is devoted to my practice. I spend this day uninterrupted in my studio painting.
- As an art teacher, I believe you should be making your own art. It is important to keep developing your skills to ensure you consistently deliver high-quality lessons for your students. You can use your teaching practice to inspire your own work.
- Be engaged in your students. Your role is to inspire.
- Keep abreast of current exhibitions and emerging artists. It is important for students to be introduced to a range of traditional and contemporary artists.
MY WORK
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