Creative Report: Questions for Graphics Teacher

• Below are the questions which I decided to ask an A Level Graphics Design Teacher, which meant I could get an insight into both the creative industry and also the education system. The initial questions look at art in schools, asking about their own experience and what they think of it now, how it should be taught and the importance of it. I also thought it would be interesting to ask about their route to becoming a teacher and their university experience, which would be of useful information to me. 
• Some questions relate to the education system itself and discusses the importance of academic and creative subjects. 
•  The final few questions look at the future and also what other jobs would appeal to them in an ideal world. 

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• -  You inspired me, who inspired you?
  
• -  How important do you think art is for children when growing up?
  
• -  Do you think it is important to keep art in the school curriculum, if so, why?
  
• -  What made you want to teach art/graphics rather than going into the creative industry?
  
• -  How important is it to show students the jobs available in the creative industry?
  
• -  What was your university experience like?
  
• -  What route did you take into becoming a teacher?
  
• -  How hard did you find the route into becoming a teacher?
  
• -  What would be your best advice to someone interested in becoming a primary teacher?
  
• -  What are the best and hardest things about your job?
  
• -  What do you see for the future of art/graphics within the school curriculum?
  
• -  What is your opinion on the government’s role within schools and the curriculum?
  
• -  Do you think sciences, english and maths are more important than creative subjects?
  
• -  If you weren’t a teacher, what other job do you think you would be doing?
  
• -  Have you ever thought about freelancing?
  
• -  Do you do any creative work alongside/as well as your job now?
  
• -  What other creative people inspire you?
  
• -  What do you see for the future for yourself and your job?