In my teaching philosophy, I embody the core values and competencies essential for the position. I bring passion, energy, and tenacity to create an environment that fosters supervised investigation and a harmonious balance between theory and practice. My primary teaching objective is to immerse students in settings where they can grasp the principles of animation, still imagery, and motion design. I serve as a facilitator in both the classroom and art studio, enabling students to shape their learning environment and strategies for understanding contemporary knowledge sources within small groups, ensuring a safe and conducive setting for expression, growth, and learning.
Emphasizing integrity and collegiality, I strive to cultivate an atmosphere where talent and expertise are harnessed for situational learning to flourish. I am dedicated to constructing a collaborative classroom that integrates technology extensively. Reflective teaching is ingrained in my practice, with daily contemplation and note-taking after each lesson to adapt and meet the evolving needs of students.
Compassion and patience are the cornerstones of my approach, fostering an environment that prioritizes student growth and maturity in the arts over grades. Utilizing a constructivist approach to learning, I assess students' beginning knowledge base and continually evaluate their learning. Formative assessments play a crucial role in tracking real-time knowledge growth and changes within my classroom.
Clear objectives and targets are established for each level of art training, coupled with a readiness to adapt to individual learner needs. Regular organized evaluation and feedback processes are integral to my teaching methodology. Ultimately, my students not only acquire the relevant fundamentals but also develop the skills to identify gaps and discern where to obtain resources to fill them. This approach aligns seamlessly with the values and competencies sought by the School of Art, emphasizing excellence in the arts, arts education, and arts scholarship, fostering student success, and promoting collaboration within and across disciplines.
