Portraiture Research: Master seminar of Art Education

Portraiture Research: Master seminar of Art Education

I. Portraiture Research: Master seminar of Art Education for a teacher

These are questions about what we would like to ask teachers and artists/performers to learn more about topics and networks in the field, based on visual models and burning questions/passions about the arts. Please write your opinion on the question. Thank you for participating in the interview.
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1. Please briefly describe your career as a teacher.




2. What training did you have and what path did you follow to do?



3. If you were to become a student again, what additional things would you like to learn to develop your skills and career in your field?



4. How important is art in your work?



5. How do you deal with students who are bored or lack interest?



6. Maxine Greene said, “Part of teaching is helping people create themselves.” How do you support students to be self-directed and creative?



7. Tell us about your work style. Do you prefer working alone? Or do you often interact with other teachers or organizations? Do you have your own unique work style?



8. Do you think your philosophy of art education is influenced by those around you (colleagues, family, friends, mentor etc.)? If you received it, please explain what it is.



9. Are you satisfied with your teaching job? Where do you get your ideas for teaching?
 
10. Please briefly tell us about your educational philosophy.

II. Portraiture Research: Master seminar of Art Education for an artist

These are questions about what we would like to ask teachers and artists/performers to learn more about topics and networks in the field, based on visual models and burning questions/passions about the arts. Please write your opinion on the question. Thank you for participating in the interview.
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1.Please briefly describe your background as an artist.


2.What kind of training did you receive and how did you go about doing what you do?


3.What made you start making art? Are you satisfied with your choice at the time?


4.How has your work and life evolved as a mother and artist?


5. How many hours a day do you dedicate to your art? How do I secure it?


6. What message do you convey through your work? What prompted you to use that medium?


7. What more do you think you need to learn to develop your resume and skills?


8.What do you want to consider more important when teaching students?


9. Which areas of art would you emphasize to your students? How would you respond if a student is not interested in the field you teach?


10. Please tell us about your educational philosophy.