Art and Self with Cindy Ingram

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.

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Could anything be better than art and creative expression? Maybe if it involved a group of people traveling foreign countries appreciating that art together. Today, Alex Thorniley joins me to share her experience of attending this last art trip. It can be intimidating stepping out of your comfort zone to enjoy something you’re passionate about, especially when you don’t know anyone. So, join us in this podcast as Alex shares her worries, the highlights of her trip, and advice for those who need a little encouragement.

Show Highlights:

• Alex shares what appealed to her most about going on the Art Trip
• Learn what Alex’s biggest worry was
• Why Alex got annoyed when she heard people speaking English on the Trip
• The art that excited and reminded her of home most
• The most memorable museums and art pieces she experienced
• Alex shares some advice on those hesitant to sign up for an Art Trip
• The great thing about going on a trip and not knowing anyone
• Alex talks about how the trip changed her opinion on a certain art piece

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.

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It’s October, so we’re going to get a little spooky! Today’s guest runs his very own haunted house. He takes this unique experience into his classroom by creating a one-of-a-kind special effects class for his high school students. Listen in to today’s show to get inspired to take your unique skills into your classroom.

Show Highlights

• Chris shares details about his career and his current teaching position in Alabama.
• In addition to teaching general art classes, Chris shares about the special effects class he teaches where he incorporates prosthetics, prop-making, set design, make-up application, and costume-making.
• Chris tells about how he allows his students to create their own presentations to showcase in front of judges.
• Chris uses many project-based lessons in preparation for the students’ showcase.
• Learning new process ahead of the students is something Chris shares with us.
• Beginning in October, Chris’ students narrow their focus for the April showcase, including writing proposals and creating characters.
• Students were allowed to develop their characters and ideas for months leading up to the showcase, sometimes in a team situation.
• Chris discusses how he grades students including their active participation.
• Chris shares his pride for how well the students prepared for the showcase last year, including making some very intricate prostheses.
• Students may take the special effects class year after year.
• Chris shares how haunted house design and filmmaking overlap
• Allen Hopps is a YouTube sensation Chris has his students study because of his great tutorials. Stiltbeast Studios
• Todd Debreceni wrote a special effects book Chris uses with his students.
• Chris discusses supplies how supplies are funded.
• Behind the scenes tours vs. going through the haunted house for those afraid
• Chris shares ideas for inexpensive materials to use with students on a smaller scale.
• Chris shares how/where he shares his personal love of teaching mask-making.
• Chris shares about the artists who inspired him.

Resources:

Allen Hopps’ YouTube Channel

Todd Debreceni books on Amazon

Monster Clay on Amazon

Insanitarium Haunt

Instagram page

Facebook page

Neal Adams

Rick Baker’s transformation scene from An American Werewolf in London

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.

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When it comes to school, students are taught young to go for the A. Period. So when students get to Art Class they freak out when you tell them not to worry about the grade. Clara Lieu is here with me today to talk about that and other differences Studio Art offers.

Show Highlights

• Clara shares her passion about the art making process
• Why Clara felt it to be critical to put her art column into videos
• The effect of the physicality of art
• The part of the art process that you should learn to embrace
• How art can teach us how to fail and to be vulnerable
• The misconception a lot of Clara’s students have made about her taste in art
• Clara talks about how a work of art makes you feel
• The component of art that her students think about least
• Ways to get students to think about art on a deeper level
• Advice for art teachers who lack confidence in their Studio Art

Resources

http://claralieu.com/

Art Prof

Art Prof on Instagram

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.

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Most teachers know that when they leave school their work is not finished. Sometimes there are papers to grade, lessons to plan, and evaluations to give, etc. Devon and Tiffany are two examples of teachers sharing their passion for the arts. Outside of being art teachers in the classroom, they’re both actively involved in the Wisconsin Art Education Association. Listen to how they advocate art in any given situation and how you can too.

Show Highlights

• Devon and Tiffany share their roles in planning and graphic design
• How to get involved with the Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA)
• The election process to becoming a member of the board
• The importance of networking with other art teachers
• The opportunities the WAEA’s annual fundraiser provides
• How Devon and Tiffany’s art leadership carries over to the school level
• Ways to be an advocate for Art Education
• The art pieces that inspired Devon and Tiffany most
• Ways to get others to take art, and your artwork, seriously

Resources:

http://devoncalvert.weebly.com/

Wisconsin Art Education Association

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.

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If you’ve ever found yourself on the edge of breaking down in the classroom, today’s show is especially for you. There is hope and there are so many resources to help you - today’s guest is one of those resources!

Anna Nichols had lots of experience outside of teaching before she became a teacher at age 31. Being an outsider to the public education system, since then she’s feels like she’s been trying to figure out what makes students tick!

Anna runs the blog - Managing the Art Classroom. She started the blog after finding out that the number one issue for teachers was classroom management. She talked to many teachers and they felt like it was a struggle to even get children to a space where they could actually learn.

Show Highlights:

• Anna’s dream job teaching everybody is the job she has now!
• Once a month elementary art isn’t ideal for the kids or the teachers
• Anna’s biggest challenge for elementary art classes
• How Anna’s blog was created to help teachers.
• Ways that Anna’s consulting business is providing oxygen for teachers.
• Advice for teachers who are on the verge of breaking down.
• Classroom management was the #1 variable in student achievement.
• Anna is the last person she ever thought would influence other teachers in the classroom.
• Warm/strict is how Anna describes her classroom management style.
• Being a teacher is a psychological mine field!
• The power stance can be a secret weapon against fear and anxiety.
• The power of “decide first” as a mindset practice.

Resources:

Episode 3 - Michael Linsin

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards

Dream Class by Michael Linsin

artteacherhelp4@gmail.com

Managing the Art Classroom Website

Managing the Art Classroom on Facebook