First Day of UAYSFA

The first day of the art school was pretty nerve racking. When the students first started coming and were looking at all the projects, I was nervous and wondering if any of the students would be interested in my work. Once the groups were chosen and we finally met our students, it began to sink in that I was now the teacher, and I wasn't the one being taught.

I had the opportunity to have the students in my group see my art show. This small field trip really opened my eyes about how students view art work, verse how teachers view what is being shown.  Overall I think the students responded well to the show and I was glad I had the opportunity to start this segment by showing them my work.

After that we headed back to the class room where we started brain storming ideas for their projects. Some of the students seemed a bit lost and confused about how to conceptualize their ideas. There was a moment of panic for me when where I was worried because their comprehension of the project relied on me to teach it. However by the end of the session I felt confident that the students grasped the concepts of the lesson and where looking forward to the next class.

Although the experience was overall very nerve racking it was also very rewarding. This being one of the first times I've been in a teachers position has helped me reinforce that this is the right career choice for me in life.

Drawings:

Drawing, is one of the most basic and important forms of art. I had a teacher once tell me, "The most important aspect of a drawing is having sure that you are confident in your mark making." I think that this is true, and I think that this idea can span realism and abstraction. Making certain that students are comfortable with their drawing tools and confident enough to take chances, that to me is how a teacher can balance a students want for realism and also the need for abstraction.

The following image is from a sketch book project I found online, I do not know the artist's name but this to me is an example of a successful drawing due to its bold marks and great composition.