Assignments may include topics such as: • Studio routines, art-material safety, and responsible classroom practices; • Elements of art and principles of design, including line, shape, color, value, texture, space, and composition; • Color theory, color mixing, and contrast; • Drawing techniques, including observation, contour, proportion, perspective, and sketching; • Shading, value, texture, and rendering techniques; • Painting techniques using age-appropriate media; • Mixed-media projects utilizing collage, ink, charcoal, pastels, or other approved materials; • Visual storytelling, creative expression, critique, and portfolio development; and. Preferred qualifications include: • At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site; • Experience with traditional visual art, drawing, painting, illustration, mixed media, fine arts, or related artistic disciplines; • Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or leading activities with school-age students; • Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills; • Availability to provide services for the accepted assignment schedule and communicate schedule issues as soon as reasonably practicable; and.