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Art Teacher

How do I qualify as an Art Teacher?

Option 1  The following pathways will help you on your journey to working as an art teacher: OR Just remember, to become a secondary school teacher, you need to have two teaching areas. Therefore, you will need to ensure you have a second teaching area in your undergraduate degree.
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Already an artist with undergraduate degree qualifications?

If you are already working in the visual arts field and looking to become an art teacher, the following path would suit you: Just remember, to become a secondary school teacher, you need to have two teaching areas. Therefore, you will need to ensure you have a second teaching area in your undergraduate degree.

What is an Art Teacher?

Art teachers educate secondary school students in the curriculum area of art and work in public and private schools. They teach students the theory and practical skills associated with the many art disciplines which include ceramics, painting, printmaking and photography, among others. They prepare daily lessons, set and conduct testing, exams and assignments including student projects, provide student progress reports, among many other duties and tasks.