Art teacher with Cambridge curriculum experience
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My name is Riaan Vosloo. I am looking for a vacancy as Art, Design or Drama teacher.
⦁ I have 20 years’ experience teaching CAPS, IEB Visual Arts and 2 years of Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-level Art & Design for grades 8 - 12, Life Orientation to Grade 8, 10 and 11, Drama and Creative Arts to Grades 8 and 9.
⦁ I taught at Rustenburg Girls' High School, Sans Souci Girls' High School and St Joseph's Marist College,
⦁ I acted for CAPAB. I also started the drama society of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. In the same year I directed and performed a production at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival.
⦁ I am actively involved in the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival & The President’s Award
⦁ The past 6 years I have been seeing learners with special needs, specifically autistic individuals, in my private time for art therapy. I also gave Art therapy to the Special Needs learners at St Joseph’s Marist College,
⦁ I started Visual Arts Photography at Rustenburg Girls’ High School,
⦁ My classes achieved an average of 80% plus in Art and Design in the National Senior Certificate exam in December 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017,
⦁ I moderated Senior Certificate papers in Design and Visual Arts,
⦁ I obtained a National Diploma in Fine Arts from NMMU in 1993. I majored in Painting. My minor subjects were Printmaking and Photography,
⦁ I have been exhibiting and selling my artwork since 1986. The most current galleries that showed my work were AVA and Everard Read,
⦁ I wrote short columns for South African national newspapers about arts and crafts.
⦁ My artwork and writing has been published 17 times.
⦁ I work professionally as a graphic and conceptual designer. I also did freelance photography and photojournalism for magazines, and
⦁ In 2007 I was one of the top 10 national finalists in the AngloGold “Goldauditions” jewellery design competition. The following year I was in the top 20.
Please feel free to contact me.
Surname: Vosloo First name: Riaan
Date of birth: 14 June 1972
Home Language/s: Afrikaans and English. Speak, read and write both languages.
Last High School attended: Outeniqua High School, George, South Africa
(Web Development, Programming, MS Office, and PC Technician)
PRIZES & AWARDS
LEADERSHIP & MANAGERIAL POSITIONS
PUBLICATIONS OF MY ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, DESIGN, AND ARTICLES
2009 Artwork for the book “Moenie dat die groot mense hoor nie” by Francois Bloemhof. Tafelberg Publishers. July 17, 2009.
2009 An article about my artwork “Seeing Sea Point through the eyes of a Plattelander”. Atlantic Sun newspaper. July 16, 2009
2009 Stories van Seepunt. Media24. Die Burger newspaper. July 16, 2009
2008 An artwork by me was published in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Gift Guide. Jocelyn Warrington. New Media Publishing.
June 16, 2008
2007 I wrote a DIY article about how to make a beautiful Valentine’s card “Maak jou eie Valentynskaartjie” for Die Burger newspaper. Media24 Publishers. 26 January 2007
2007 I wrote a DIY article about how to give a plastic planter a makeover with paint effects “Kikker potplanthouers op met hierdie verftegniek” for Die Burger newspaper. Media24 Publishers. 16 February 2007
2007 Photojournalism for the article “Township Training III, Khayelitsha & Philippi” for Muscle Evolution magazine. Muscle Evolution cc publisher. March – April 16, 2007
2007 I wrote a DIY article about how to give a plain wooden frame a makeover with paint effects “Maak eie fotorame volgens jou smaak” for Die Burger newspaper. Media24 Publishers. 20 April 2007
2007 I interviewed Shameen Adams, a bodybuilder, and took the photographs for the interview “Shameen Classic” for Muscle Evolution magazine. Muscle Evolution cc publisher. May – June 2007
2007 I interviewed Elton Horn, a young bodybuilder, and took the photographs for the interview “Elton Horn, Shameen
Classic overall winner” for Muscle Evolution magazine. Muscle Evolution cc publisher. May – June
2007 Photography for a poster for “Hard-core Mercury” for Muscle Evolution Magazine. Muscle Evolution cc publisher. July- Aug
2006 Poster design for the “Mr. & Ms. Fitness SA” competition. Muscle Evolution Magazine. Muscle Evolution cc publisher. July- Aug 2006.
2006 Poster design for the “Mr. & Ms. Fitness SA” competition. Muscle Evolution Magazine. Muscle Evolution cc publisher. July- Aug 2006.
2006 An interview and article about my weight loss “Couch Potato now a model” was published in TygerBurger newspaper.
Media24. July 19, 2006
2005 I did an illustration for the article “Mile high myths” in FitPregnancy Magazine. Publisher Lani Carstens. October 16, 2005
EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Since 2012, I have been presenting art therapy sessions every week to individuals or groups with special needs.
Low vision, blindness Auditory Processing & Hearing impairments Speech impairments
ADD / ADHD Autism & Asperger’s Cerebral Palsy
Development delays Learning disabilities Mental retardation
Neurological & Psychiatric disabilities Seizure disorders Emotional/Behavior Disorders
Web Page Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director,
Quark, Flash, Firework, and FrontPage.
Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Visual, Corel Draw, and Corel Photo-Paint
Spreadsheets and databases: Microsoft Excel
Word processing and publication: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Access
Email: Google Mail and Outlook
GROUP AND SOLO EXHIBITIONS OF MY ART
2012 “homeTUIS”, group exhibition, Cape Town,
2011 “Baljaar”, group exhibition, “Woordfees” / Word Festival”, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town,
2010 “Viewpoints of the Everyday”, Miele Gallery of Fine Living, Bryanston, Johannesburg,
2010 Group exhibition Jan Cilliers Primary School, Johannesburg,
2009 “Storietyd”, solo exhibition, AVA, Cape Town,
2009 “The City”, group exhibition, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2009 “Promenade”, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2009 Two designs in the top 40 of AngloGold Ashanti AuDITIONS jewellery design competition,
2008 “Poolside People”, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2008 “ParallelScapes”, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2008 “ParallelScapes” solo exhibition, Art-B gallery, Bellville,
2007 Finalist: AngloGold Ashanti AuDITIONS jewellery design competition,
2007 Curator: "Die Voël met die Af Vlerk", group exhibition, Cultivaria Arts Festival, Paarl,
2007 "The Exhibition", group exhibition, Cultivaria Arts Festival, Paarl,
2007 "Van Boerekitsch en ander Dinge", group exhibition at Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, curated by Gordon Freud,
2007 "Elements of the Landscape", group exhibition, Die Ateljee, Piketberg,
2007 Member of Rust-en-Vrede governing body, Durbanville,
2006 “ARTwords”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2006 “HOMEtalk”, solo exhibition, Gerard Cloete Gallery, Cape Town,
2006 “Portraits”, group exhibition, Association for Visual Arts, Cape Town,
2006 “Seven Deadly Sins”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2006 “Short Conversations”, solo exhibition, Gerard Cloete Gallery, Cape Town,
2006 “O’ Lyf”, photographic exhibition, Olive festival, Riebeeck Kasteel,
2004 Member of Art-B governing body, Bellville,
2003 “Peep Show”, group exhibition, Gallery 38 Special, Cape Town,
2003 “Puzzle”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2003 “Homework”, group exhibition, The Castle, Cape Town,
2003 “Self-portraits”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2002 “Salon exhibition“, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2002 “Krisp” group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
2002 “Koester/Cherish”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2002 “Berg/Mountain”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
2002 The City of Cape Town bought "Berg/Mountain" work for their art collection,
2002 “Vuleka”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
2002 Group exhibition, Inspires Gallery, Oxford, England,
2002 Nedcor exhibition at Cine Nouveau, Cavendish Square,
2002 Donated a work for The Bears (“Bere”) Aids Fund-raising Exhibition,
2001 Donated a work for the Kidsafe Art Project,
2000 “The Container”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2000 Group exhibition, Durbanville Hills Cellars,
2000 “Miniatures”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
1998 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1997 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1996 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1995 “4 Perspectives”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
1995 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1994 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1994 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George.
Contact: Ms. Sheila Marais
Mrs. Edna Lawrence
Contact: Mrs. Shirley Humphreys
Contact: Mrs. Shona Smith
Contact: Mrs. De Verra Vollgraaff
Contact: Mrs. Susan Schnetler
Contact: Mrs. Susan du Plessis
Extra-mural art classes at LABIANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL in an outreach program of WELGEMOED SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Contact: Mrs. Elzeth Germishuys
MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO BLOUBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BETWEEN JULY 2019 and AUGUST 2022
President’s Award and also to develop skills from years 8 - 12.
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE to A-Level Art & Design
Year 8-13
Afrikaans Grade 10 - 12
Visual Arts Grade 10 – 12
Creative Arts Grade 8 - 9
Design Grade 10 - 12
Photography Grade 10 – 12
Life Orientation Grades 8, 10 and 11
Duties -
AVERAGE PERCENTAGE OF 80% AND MORE IN THE
GRADE 12 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
Conceptualizing projects was never part of my job description in any of my jobs. I took it upon myself to do these projects. This proves that I am very ambitious, focused, goal orientated and that I strive to excel.
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS THAT I HAVE IMPLEMENTED
PROJECT AT RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL THAT SHOWS MY SKILLS The pupil numbers in the Visual Arts subject declined in 2010 and 2011. I came up with the idea to start Visual Arts Photography as a sub-stream in the Visual Arts subject field to increase the pupil numbers in the Arts subjects.
I realized that teenagers want to use digital media, for example, cameras, including cell phone cameras, computer photo- and video editing software, and therefore they would want to take Photography as a subject. I also realized that equipping the pupils with contemporary digital and technical skills would increase their chances of employment. I researched and designed the first-year curriculum for Visual Arts Photography.
PROJECT AT SEA POINT HIGH SCHOOL
I took it upon myself to organize a Design expo for the school to raise the confidence of the learners, promote the subject and encourage participation. I managed to get David Tlale, an internationally acclaimed fashion designer, as the opening speaker.
The success of this project gave the school-much needed positive media exposure. I organized sponsorships for the project, e.g. prizes, snacks, wine, etc. I received the “Principals award for excellence” for taking initiative and a successful project.
PROJECT IN MY PERSONAL LIFE In 2005, I decided to lose weight because my body fat was at 30%. Between 2005 and 2006, I lost 30kg of body fat. I went from a pants size 36 to 28, and for the first time participated in the Mr. Fitness South Africa competition. I appeared in the media, for example on Top Billing, because of my success.
PROJECT AT LABIANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL
I took it upon myself to organize an Art competition for the school to raise the confidence of the learners and encourage participation. I organized a panel of external judges, all from the professional Art world. I organized sponsorships for the project, e.g. the prizes, snacks, wine, etc.
PROJECT IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
I produced and directed the play, “Bar & Ger” and conceptualized, managed, and executed a successful tour of performances of the play for the Grahamstown National Arts festival.
I curated a very successful art exhibition, “Die voël met die af vlerk” for the Cultivaria Arts Festival. I asked a writer (Francois Bloemhof) for one of his short stories and invited 12 visual artists to each submit two artworks according to the short story.
Both of these projects were financially successful. I organized sponsorships for the project, e.g. for the snacks, wine, the venue, printing needs, etc.
I started and implemented digital photography workshops for the passengers on board the “Sun Princess” cruise liner.
PROJECTS AT THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
I started the Drama Society during my 2nd year at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. During the same year, I produced and directed a play for the Drama Society and successfully performed it at the Grahamstown National Arts festival.
I MANAGED MY OWN COMPANY “RIAAN VOSLOO ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY” FROM 2004 - 2009
WORK IN PRIVATE SECTOR, PART-TIME AND FREELANCE WORK
“Scary Town” music videos
Produced by Imagenheart films.
Address: 24844 Avenue Rockefeller, Santa Clarita, CA 91355-4999, USA
I completed the following “Princess –U” courses on board the Sun Princess:
Trained in the manufacturing and assembling of frames, cutting of mount boards, pressing, cutting of glass and molds, colour mixing and matching, colour coordination, general administration, and office duties, reception, and sales.
Duties: Temporary manager.
I was trained in stock control, cuisine, menu planning, waitering, room inspection, Front of House, bookings, cancellations as well as technical duties, administration, supervision, and maintenance of the guesthouse.
Previously Principal of Blouberg International School
Cambridge IGCSE, AS-level and A-level Art and Design training.