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Juliza
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Imperial, California
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Li Panidara
Graphic Designer
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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Li’s Answer
Hey there! Great question!
So, being an art teacher is like the coolest job ever. Now, about being funny? Well let me tell you, having a sense of humor is more like having a superpower in the art classroom.
Picture this: You're all gathered around, paintbrushes and canvases in hand, ready to create a masterpiece. Now, imagine your teacher cracking a joke that makes everyone giggle. How awesome would that be? A sense of humor is like a magic wand that makes art even more fun. If you ask me why is it important? Well, first off, when your teacher is funny, it's like a burst of sunshine in the room. It cheers everyone up, including the little Picassos and Van Goghs in the making. Imagine learning about colors and shapes with a side of laughter. It's way better, right?
But here's the secret sauce; when a teacher has a good sense of humor, it's not just about making everyone laugh (though that's a big part of it). It's also about creating a friendly atmosphere. When your teacher cracks jokes, it makes them more like a friend than just someone giving art lessons. And you know what? Friends are awesome, especially when they're teaching you cool stuff!
So, dear Juliza, having a sense of humor as an art teacher is like having the perfect palette. It adds all the right colors to the learning adventure. It's not about being a stand up comedian, nope! But it's all about sprinkling a bit of joy into the art room. Because when the teacher is friendly and funny, students are not just learning art; they're loving every colorful moment of it.
So, being an art teacher is like the coolest job ever. Now, about being funny? Well let me tell you, having a sense of humor is more like having a superpower in the art classroom.
Picture this: You're all gathered around, paintbrushes and canvases in hand, ready to create a masterpiece. Now, imagine your teacher cracking a joke that makes everyone giggle. How awesome would that be? A sense of humor is like a magic wand that makes art even more fun. If you ask me why is it important? Well, first off, when your teacher is funny, it's like a burst of sunshine in the room. It cheers everyone up, including the little Picassos and Van Goghs in the making. Imagine learning about colors and shapes with a side of laughter. It's way better, right?
But here's the secret sauce; when a teacher has a good sense of humor, it's not just about making everyone laugh (though that's a big part of it). It's also about creating a friendly atmosphere. When your teacher cracks jokes, it makes them more like a friend than just someone giving art lessons. And you know what? Friends are awesome, especially when they're teaching you cool stuff!
So, dear Juliza, having a sense of humor as an art teacher is like having the perfect palette. It adds all the right colors to the learning adventure. It's not about being a stand up comedian, nope! But it's all about sprinkling a bit of joy into the art room. Because when the teacher is friendly and funny, students are not just learning art; they're loving every colorful moment of it.
Bob Stevens
Creative, Design, Writing, Marketing, Advertising, Digital
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Bob’s Answer
A great sense of humor is a valuable skill in life, let alone your career. Having taught graphic design in a college classroom for only a short time, I can say that giving my students permission to enjoy the class, laugh, and be silly helped create a better atmosphere for learning.
Art is already hilarious if you think about it. Have you seen a Magritte? Salvador Dali? M.C. Escher?
Really though, you don't have to be funny to be a teacher. If you're a great communicator, if you love to help others, if you like to explain and demonstrate how to create artwork... that will make you a great teacher. And sometimes, students think you're funny even when you're not trying to be that way.
Art is already hilarious if you think about it. Have you seen a Magritte? Salvador Dali? M.C. Escher?
Really though, you don't have to be funny to be a teacher. If you're a great communicator, if you love to help others, if you like to explain and demonstrate how to create artwork... that will make you a great teacher. And sometimes, students think you're funny even when you're not trying to be that way.
Thanks for the help.
Juliza
Christopher Auzenne
animator
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Lancaster, South Carolina
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Christopher’s Answer
Personally, I'd say no. while being funny and comedic can help break the ice & help students be relaxed in art it isn't necessarily the end all be all key for an art teacher, though I would suggest some level of an easy-going demeanor is important (no one likes a drill sergeant when it comes to creativity). For me, the most important aspect is being able to communicate with people on their level/see where the student is coming from. When I was an art student some ideas or concepts confused me, so it is important to see where the idea is troubling them and help them through it.
I also feel it is important when it comes to giving criticism, to showcase what they could have done/can do to improve. don't just state "this part is bad" give them an idea like "i feel like you could have expanded on/should have pushed this further/done ___", help show a path for where they improve or how to grow (be CONSTRUCTIVE in constructive criticism)
I also feel it is important when it comes to giving criticism, to showcase what they could have done/can do to improve. don't just state "this part is bad" give them an idea like "i feel like you could have expanded on/should have pushed this further/done ___", help show a path for where they improve or how to grow (be CONSTRUCTIVE in constructive criticism)
Simar Singh
3d modeller
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Savannah, Georgia
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Simar’s Answer
Hey nice question
Being a student I never needed to a funny teacher but needed a fun teacher. Funny is just just jokes and comedy for me but fun is being slightly personal, supporting and encouraging the students ideas . If you could mix the 2. Cheers 🍻 that's awsome. Students don't need funny they need guidance and enough to get confidence in their ideas
Being a student I never needed to a funny teacher but needed a fun teacher. Funny is just just jokes and comedy for me but fun is being slightly personal, supporting and encouraging the students ideas . If you could mix the 2. Cheers 🍻 that's awsome. Students don't need funny they need guidance and enough to get confidence in their ideas
Young Ah Ahn
Caricature Artist
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Young Ah’s Answer
Dear,
I worked as an art teacher for more than 10 years. In my perspective, an art teacher doesn't need to be funny. Of course, depending on the age group, I have pretended to be funny. Especially, when meeting students in class for the first time, students seemed shy. So I needed to do ice-breaking. However, you don't have to worry about that. If you become an art teacher, you will find your own answer.
Anyway, being an art teacher is an awesome job.
I worked as an art teacher for more than 10 years. In my perspective, an art teacher doesn't need to be funny. Of course, depending on the age group, I have pretended to be funny. Especially, when meeting students in class for the first time, students seemed shy. So I needed to do ice-breaking. However, you don't have to worry about that. If you become an art teacher, you will find your own answer.
Anyway, being an art teacher is an awesome job.
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