How do you apply your creative skills and artistry to different educational settings? Using the example of prisons, specialized schools and community-based organizations, lecturer and veteran teaching artist Chesney Snow will guide students through studying and practicing the craft of teaching artistry. Students will understand the history of teaching artistry and how it fits into the structures of today’s educational systems and society as well as understanding best practices in the development of teaching artist pedagogy and classroom management.
Distribution Area: LA
Prerequisites and Restrictions
Application required. Please apply using the form below.
Students should have some creative experience to bring to a teaching practice, which can be in any artistic field (for example writing, art making, performance, dance, music, design and so on). Teaching experience welcome but not required.
Other Information
Students should expect to participate in workshops outside of class hours with organizations such as the Fortune Society, Town Hall NYC, and Playback Memphis. At least two of these workshops will take place off campus.
Course Application
Students who apply by the end of day on Sunday, December 1, will hear about enrollment on Monday, December 2. Applications received after December 1 will be considered if space remains available or opens up in the class.
