The Education
of An Artist
Lecture Outline by Professor Lampo Leong
MY GOAL & MOTIVATION AS A TEACHER
• Life is transitory and ephemeral; one comes
& goes quickly
I come to
this world not to gain, but to give & leave something behind
• I hope my work will last, my influence live
in others
A sense of
contribution to the society (giving to the world)
Serving as
a link, transmitting values, knowledge and tradition
THE FORMATION OF AN ARTIST
• Achievement: develop individual voice, value
& expression
Independent
thinking & unique viewpoint
Connection
of the artist to the world
Dedication
of the artist to art
Optimal placement
on graph below (attached)
• X axis: Practical foundation
Techniques
Feeling for
& understanding of the media
• Y axis: Theoretical knowledge
Classical
& contemporary philosophies
Art history
& aesthetics
Literature
& criticism
• The role of the teacher
Challenge
& inspire
Model critical
thinking & problem solving
Provide a
thoughtful curriculum and effective instructional methodology
OPTIMAL ACHIEVEMENT IN TERMS OF GRAPH
(X AXIS & Y AXIS)
• Training of the eye
Good role
models (masters in art history and contemporary world)
• Analytical approaches & thinking skill
Sequence of
exercises
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Preview reading
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Testing the theory, observation exercise
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Peer review & critique
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Lecture by the teacher
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Reflective thinking
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Refine the project
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Feedback & assessment
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Integration of components
• Mental and visual understanding of art history
& philosophy
Analytical,
comparative approaches
Sensitivity
to the world around & connecting art with daily life
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN STUDENTS’ OWN DEVELOPMENT
• Meta-knowledge
Understand
how one learns
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Course structure & appropriate sequence
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Foundational knowledge & key content
Understand
what one is learning in relationship to a bigger picture
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Application, implications & integration
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Valuing & critical thinking
• Make learning experience enjoyable, stimulating,
open & lasting
See
the value of education, not merely a degree-seeking exercise
Learn
fundamental concepts, skills, as well as the love of the craft
Crave
knowledge: have the desire to pursue advanced learning
Have
a significant learning experience: continue learning after the course
• Push the limit with art and life
Set
ambitious long-term goal and short-term goals for themselves
Transcend
oneself: try to get better than one thinks one could be
Visualize
one’s potential value in terms of time and place
Explore:
bring in one’s personal life experience
Communicate:
bring out feeling & expression through art
THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE OF A TEACHER AS A FACILITATOR
& ROLE MODEL
• Able to lead & pull students along
Be a
team leader and a facilitator in the leaning process
Have
a vision & direction for art & art education
Stimulate
students intellectually
Show
students the best examples from history and contemporary world
Show
students the way to communicate their concepts clearly
• Able to influence & push the students
Understanding
of instructional strategy
Use
highly engaged active learning methodology in class
Encourage
students on each step of their improvement
Challenge
and aspire students to reach high
Care
about students
• Able to inspire
Be a
good role model for student
Show
love, devotion and passion for art and teaching