21⟩ What is bristol board?
A stiff durable ply-produced cardboard suitable for pen and ink work or water-colour and gouache.
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22⟩ What is carnation?
An obsolete term which described the rosy pink, flesh colour of a female portrait.
23⟩ What is diluent?
Any liquid that will dilute or thin a substance, as opposed to dissolving it.
24⟩ What are paint brushes?
The first known examples are probably those used in Egypt which were simple bundles of thin reeds bound to a handle; the British Museum has one of these and its date is put at about 1900 BCE. Since that time many strange hairs and bristles have been used. Apart from attempts to use human hair; at least the following animals have been tried: horse, cow, ox, black sable, kolinsky, weasel, squirrel, ring-cat, skunk, civet, fitch, badger, pony, goat, bear, hog bristle from China, India, Poland, France and the Balkans; and from the sea the Blue, Fin, Sei and Humpback whales have contributed baleen. Plant fibres from Agave, Yucca, Sisal, Bahia, Gumati, Palmetto and Hickory splits have also been used. Broadly stated, hair brushes are for water-colour, gouache, miniature work, inks, tempera while the hog bristle is for oils and acrylics. Brush shapes that can apply to both hog and hair are: round, bright, flat, filbert, sword, rigger, fan or sweetener, mop. In the 18th century small sable or other hair brushes generally set in quills were termed pencils.
25⟩ Tell us art falls within the elective courses in the curriculum. How do you ensure that you keep your students interested?
As opposed to mathematics and other mandatory course work, art is usually seen as a chosen elective, and therefore students must have a passion for it to continue learning at higher levels. Do you have what it takes to keep a student interested in your classroom? Discuss your abilities to keep your students involved in each art project as well as how you’ll encourage creativity; this would be a definite plus towards landing the role.
26⟩ What is varnish?
A clear, glossy protective coating created by dissolving a resinous substance in a solvent
27⟩ What is sizing?
A starch or glue that stiffens fibers and isolates them from direct contact with colors
28⟩ What is glazing/Glazes?
The application of a transparent, darker color over a lighter underpainting; adding color transparently
29⟩ What is thinner?
A liquid for diluting colors that will evaporate completely, leaving no residue.
30⟩ What is drying Oil?
An oil which solidifies through oxidation to produce a film
31⟩ What is ear-wax?
An occasional additive to some lake colours to improve their flow, an idea of the the late 17th century.
32⟩ What is murals?
Paintings that are executed directly on to a wall. Media can include fresco (buon and secco), oils, tempera, casein and acrylics. In all cases the painter must take great care to see that the wall is stable, the surface firm and that it has been prepared correctly for the chosen medium. Jacopo Robusti, nicknamed Tintoretto, painted the largest mural during the Renaissance. With the help of his son Domenico he produced 'Il Paradiso' on Wall 'E' of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio in the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) in Venice. It is 72 ft 2 in (22 m) long and 22 ft 11 in (7 m) high and contains more than 100 figures. The largest painting in Britain is the great oval 'Triumph of Peace and Liberty' by Sir James Thornhill (1676-1734), on the ceiling of the Painted Hall in the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, Greater London. It measures 106 ft (32'3 m) by 51 ft (15.4m) and took Thornhill 20 years (1707-27) to complete.
33⟩ Tell us how skills taught in art classes would impact other course work and the student welfare in general?
This question seeks to find out if you have the ability to not only impact students in the art room but how you can challenge them to better themselves in other areas as well. For instance, concentration mastered in art course work would prove beneficial in mathematical studies. Similarly, having an open mind as achieved through art would greatly help the students to be open to innovation in science and other handy courses.
34⟩ Suppose if I walked into your classroom during an outstanding lesson, what would I see and hear?
I'd like to hear about: animated discussions, students clearly making progress as evidenced in oral and written contributions. High quality visual displays of students' work showing progress. High levels of engagement. Behaviour that supports learning.
35⟩ Tell us for an airless paint sprayer, what size tip do you typically use to spray a closet?
When spraying a closet, I will typically use a 513 or 515. It's important to choose the right size for such a small and closed in space.
36⟩ What is blending?
A term concerned mostly with oils, acrylics or alkyds. It implies the softening of hard edges between colours, and the artist would be likely to use a fan brush or the tip of a finger.
37⟩ What is pantograph?
An instrument for reducing or enlarging designs or sketches, that uses a simple system of levers; known since the 17th century.
38⟩ Please explain how would you manage the small art budget that is provided?
When it comes to the managing a budget, it’s vital to include matters of accountability, and you’re zero tolerance to waste in the art room. Discuss how you would ensure that materials used are of the best quality as it will effect the output of the students’ artwork. Among other questions, this particular one is to find out your personal judgement and financial management responsibilities and how well you handle them.
Every employer would be glad to hear of potential cost-cutting measures, therefore, keep the expenses narration at a low. Further, you are being interviewed for an art position; you should indicate those simple household items locally and cheaply available can work as substitutes and compliment other supplies.
39⟩ Tell us typically how many coats of paint do you prefer applying to any job for perfection?
Typically, I apply 2 coats before I feel the job has been completed to perfection. Certain colors or brands will require 3 coats but I am very careful to do each coat perfectly so that additional coverage is not required.
40⟩ What is scumbling?
Applying lighter, semi-translucent color over a darker underpainting (related to glazing)
