What does your creative process look like?

There are several reasons why an interviewer might inquire about an art teacher's creative process. To begin, the interviewer may be curious about how the art teacher plans and executes her lessons. An art teacher must have a well-organized and efficient creative process in order to make the most of the time they have with their students. Second, the interviewer may be curious about how the art teacher creates their own artwork.

Art teachers must have a strong creative process in order to produce high-quality artworks that inspire and engage their students. Finally, the interviewer may be curious about how the art teacher uses creativity to solve problems in the classroom. An art teacher must be able to think outside the box and devise creative solutions to problems in order for their students to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.

Answer as an example: "My creative process usually begins with a lot of brainstorming and research," for example. Before I begin creating anything, I like to gather as much information and inspiration as possible. I begin sketching out ideas once I have a good idea of what I want to create. From there, I begin to refine my ideas and create a more concrete plan. I start working on the actual piece, whether it's a painting, sculpture, or whatever, once I have a plan. I constantly evaluate my work and make adjustments as needed throughout the process."