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Fine arts

Art & Design Teacher

Art and design teachers teach drawing, painting, design and media in schools, colleges and universities.

What the work involves

  • Planning lessons and projects
  • Teaching and critiquing
  • Assessing work
  • Running exhibitions

Where people work

  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Academies

Working independently. Private workshops and online courses.

How the career progresses

  1. School or college teacher

  2. Lecturer

    Usually needs a master’s.

  3. Head of department

Skills
Practice in your field · Explaining clearly · Critique · Planning
Tools
Whatever your discipline uses · LMS platforms

The PGA route in

Start at the level that suits you. Credits carry forward, so you can stop, work, and come back for the next step.

  1. Bachelor’s · 4 years Bachelor of Fine Arts
  2. Master’s · 1.5 years MS AI Digital Arts & Creative Design

Courses that build this role