Hello!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mr. Belanger and I’ve been teaching the Graphic Design & Illustration Program at Maine Region Ten Tech since the fall of 1997. Over these many years I’ve taken every opportunity to improve the program, curriculum, equipment and overall quality of educational opportunities for students. I graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Applied Technology Education and have also taken numerous design and leadership classes along the way. I believe in the benefits of a lifetime of learning and embrace that commitment today as an educator as well as artist and designer.
My Teaching Philosophy
Student training and success goes beyond learning software and design skills. Most of my expectations of students stem from my past experiences in education and as a freelance artist. As young, developing graphic designers and illustrators, my students must be prepared for a career that requires constant growth and development to meet changes in design trends, software and industry demands. While students will learn many of their basic skills and fundamentals while in the program, practice time is very limited. To fully develop to their potential, my students must be able to evaluate their own skill level, research design trends, establish good work ethics, and identify opportunities for growth. Additional training and a commitment to a lifetime of learning are as important to student success as are the technical aspects of the course. Students should be passionate about their chosen career path. They should possess an innate desire to improve their skills and understand the relationship between practicing disciplines and success. They must recognize the connection between reading, comprehension, and communication skills that are critical to their success in the program, continued professional development and a necessary life skill regardless of profession
My Work
What better way to show that an artist and designer must continuously grow than to discuss my own career and how technology and opportunities have changed since I began working as a freelance artist. In fact many of the skills I teach today were not possible when I began teaching in 1997. The constant need for self-evaluation and improvement is evident through examples of my own work. The intent here is not to feature all my best work but rather how that work has changed and the influences of technology and opportunity. This approach creates a level of respect, understanding, and rapport with the students as a partner in this creative journey.
Below are some examples of my past work and two slideshows. The gallery begins with airbrush work from many years back and transitions to modern day digital paintings. The slideshows at the bottom are from recent digital paintings and show the progression of work.
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mr. Belanger and I’ve been teaching the Graphic Design & Illustration Program at Maine Region Ten Tech since the fall of 1997. Over these many years I’ve taken every opportunity to improve the program, curriculum, equipment and overall quality of educational opportunities for students. I graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Applied Technology Education and have also taken numerous design and leadership classes along the way. I believe in the benefits of a lifetime of learning and embrace that commitment today as an educator as well as artist and designer.
My Teaching Philosophy
Student training and success goes beyond learning software and design skills. Most of my expectations of students stem from my past experiences in education and as a freelance artist. As young, developing graphic designers and illustrators, my students must be prepared for a career that requires constant growth and development to meet changes in design trends, software and industry demands. While students will learn many of their basic skills and fundamentals while in the program, practice time is very limited. To fully develop to their potential, my students must be able to evaluate their own skill level, research design trends, establish good work ethics, and identify opportunities for growth. Additional training and a commitment to a lifetime of learning are as important to student success as are the technical aspects of the course. Students should be passionate about their chosen career path. They should possess an innate desire to improve their skills and understand the relationship between practicing disciplines and success. They must recognize the connection between reading, comprehension, and communication skills that are critical to their success in the program, continued professional development and a necessary life skill regardless of profession
My Work
What better way to show that an artist and designer must continuously grow than to discuss my own career and how technology and opportunities have changed since I began working as a freelance artist. In fact many of the skills I teach today were not possible when I began teaching in 1997. The constant need for self-evaluation and improvement is evident through examples of my own work. The intent here is not to feature all my best work but rather how that work has changed and the influences of technology and opportunity. This approach creates a level of respect, understanding, and rapport with the students as a partner in this creative journey.
Below are some examples of my past work and two slideshows. The gallery begins with airbrush work from many years back and transitions to modern day digital paintings. The slideshows at the bottom are from recent digital paintings and show the progression of work.
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