Visual art and the arts are an imperative matter to humanity, history, culture and the wider world. Since the beginning of ages, art making and recording have been a vital part of survival and evolving as humans, ingrained in our biological fibers to think, create, explore and problem solve. The visual arts of today's world give that same opportunity of self exploration and expression, art and design skills, cognitive development and creative possibilities. 

 

Arts and visual culture are fundamental to society, as physical and visual materialisation is fostered from observation, inquiry, skills, critical thinking and knowledge. These aspects are essential to a developing human, bettering our experience of life.

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As an art educator, I believe in incorporating as many physical and visual life skills and practical elements into my classes, whether it be colour theory or simply learning to attach a shelf to a wall. I try to link cognitive and creative skills with motor skills, therefore, giving my students opportunities to problem solve and critical engagement in art through anatomical and physical pursuits - connecting the brain through their hands.

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As I am a recent graduate of Fine Art, I know how important it is to be active practitioner of art making and keep up to date with contemporary culture. It is vital to make my lessons as interesting and relevant as possible to attend to the students and their interests, while keeping their attention and providing them with new skills and knowledge.

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As an avid volunteer and community engager, I often speak on the significance of being helpful and contributing to your local area. Collaborative practice and community involvement is emphasised in my teaching practice as it develops students sense of identity, and pride for their area. It also teaches students to share skills, and to use their local community as a base for learning and gathering resources.

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