Thoughts on Teaching Technical Art
What I've learned from teaching complex technical concepts and how to make them accessible to artists.
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Carlos Garcia on October 5, 2025 
The Challenge
Teaching technical art is unique. You’re bridging two worlds: artistic intuition and technical precision.
Show, Don’t Just Tell
Live demos beat slides every time. Let students see the mistakes, the iteration, the real process.
Build From First Principles
Don’t skip the “why.” When students understand the underlying logic, they can solve problems you never covered.
Key Lessons
- Start Simple: One concept at a time
- Real Projects: Use actual production scenarios
- Document Everything: Your notes become their reference
- Encourage Questions: The “dumb” question is often the best one
The Reward
Watching students go from “I don’t get it” to building their own systems is incredibly satisfying.
Moving Forward
I’m always refining my approach. Every class teaches me something new about how to explain these concepts better.