Art Teacher Srdan Ilic
"Art Is the Highest Form of Hope"
Bringing art teaching to a higher level
Mission
My name is Srdan Ilic and I originally come from Serbia, where I studied to be an Art Teacher. I have been teaching & working in Europe, United States, and Asia. I like to travel, meet new people and explore new cultures. I like to draw, paint, take photos, but most of all, I love pineapples!
I see art as a path that allows us to reach new and interesting ways of seeing, exploring, and experiencing the world around us.
As an Art Teacher, I always like to discover new ways of teaching and experiencing the world of art through my lessons. This means going above and beyond conventional limits to reach new horizons, and bringing a unique learning experience to all my students. In my Art lessons, I like to implement the STEAM approach, which uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding students inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
Working in educational institutions, I have developed a proven method that elevates Art lessons to a higher level. Creative cycle is unique way of approach to Art Teaching, which allows for a successful integration of the Art Program into school's curriculum. It also gives new opportunities for correlations between Art and other subjects.
Due to unprecedented circumstances, I have become very familiar with using online programs that allow successful Art teaching online, such as Zoom, Google Classroom, Padlet, Telegram, and Youtube.
I see art as a path that allows us to reach new and interesting ways of seeing, exploring, and experiencing the world around us.
As an Art Teacher, I always like to discover new ways of teaching and experiencing the world of art through my lessons. This means going above and beyond conventional limits to reach new horizons, and bringing a unique learning experience to all my students. In my Art lessons, I like to implement the STEAM approach, which uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding students inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
Working in educational institutions, I have developed a proven method that elevates Art lessons to a higher level. Creative cycle is unique way of approach to Art Teaching, which allows for a successful integration of the Art Program into school's curriculum. It also gives new opportunities for correlations between Art and other subjects.
Due to unprecedented circumstances, I have become very familiar with using online programs that allow successful Art teaching online, such as Zoom, Google Classroom, Padlet, Telegram, and Youtube.
Education & Background
PYP & MYP Art Teacher, Mont'Kiara International School, Malaysia
July 2022 – Present
- Teach Visual Arts using the IB PYP and MYP frameworks, standards, and approaches to teaching and learning.
- Transitioned from a PYP Art position to an MYP Art position after the first year.
- Plan and deliver Art lessons from Kindergarten through Grade 5 within the PYP.
- Teach Middle and High School Visual Arts using MYP standards, criteria, and assessment practices.
- Develop inquiry-based, hands-on, and project-based learning experiences that encourage creativity, experimentation, and independent thinking.
- Collaborate with homeroom teachers to create customized and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Collaborate with the Music Department to develop student-created props and visual elements for school performances.
- Organize and maintain paper-making and printmaking facilities and introduce students to a range of traditional and experimental processes.
- Organize and host the SEASAC Art Festival in collaboration with teachers and participating schools.
- Supervise Green Club activities, including workshops, fairs, and Conservation Week projects.
- Coordinate large-scale collaborative student art projects.
- Participate in the Homes for Malaysia project, supporting students in building homes for underprivileged families.
- Organize educational field trips to museums and art galleries and chaperone students on Explore Malaysia trips.
- Support students in applying for and participating in art competitions.
August 2020 – June 2022
- Taught Visual Arts using the National Core Arts Standards.
- Planned and delivered lessons using the Habits of Mind (HoM) philosophy.
- Applied Understanding by Design (UbD) principles in curriculum planning.
- Prepared and delivered Art lessons for Grade 3 students.
- Taught Grades 3–5 Visual and Performing Arts (VaPa).
- Integrated STEAM practices into the Art curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an online exhibition showcasing Grade 3 student artwork.
- Organized an onsite exhibition featuring student work.
- Developed and maintained an Art Library as part of the classroom resources.
- Adapted Art teaching for online learning through Google Classroom and Google Meet.
July 2019 – July 2020
- Established and developed the school's Art Department, including planning its structure, resources, and learning environment.
- Developed and implemented the Art curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3.
- Planned and delivered age-appropriate Art lessons and project-based learning experiences.
- Created and organized the department's Art resources, materials, equipment, and classroom inventory.
- Created a stimulating and inclusive creative environment where students felt safe and encouraged to explore.
- Developed culturally relevant Art projects while maintaining alignment with the school's curriculum.
- Collaborated with homeroom teachers to support interdisciplinary learning.
- Monitored and documented student progress and communicated regularly with supervisors and parents.
- Created and coordinated the school's newsletter in collaboration with school management.
2014
- Planned and delivered Art lessons for students with special educational needs.
- Used art-making as a form of creative and therapeutic expression.
- Documented student progress and organized an art exhibition
- Curated and installed exhibitions of student artwork.
- Maintained the Art classroom and managed materials and inventory.
- Organized workshops introducing students to recycling and creative reuse of materials.
2014
- Completed a one-year teaching practicum in Secondary Education.
- Subject focus: Art & Design and Art History.
- Prepared approved lesson plans and taught students from Grades 8–12.
- Applied creative and student-centered approaches to Art education.
- Received feedback from supervising teachers and developed classroom teaching skills through practical experience.
2013
- Completed a one-year teaching practicum in Primary Education.
- Prepared approved lesson plans and taught students from Grades 5–8.
- Observed experienced teachers and documented teaching practices.
- Applied theoretical knowledge from teacher education to classroom practice.
- Received critical feedback and refined lesson planning and teaching techniques.
Professional Photographer, Carnival Cruise Lines
2017 – 2019
- Delivered professional photography services to an international clientele.
- Photographed portraits of children and families, tours, events, and celebrations.
- Set up and dismantled professional photography equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintained a positive and professional attitude while working with guests and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Created art and music workshops for elementary-school-aged children.
- Organized youth sports, games, and age-appropriate educational activities.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of participating children.
- Communicated regularly with parents and caregivers.
Artistic Practice
Solo Exhibitions
- Sve oko nas je Ananas (Everything Around Us is a Pineapple), four seasonal exhibitions, Vivaldi Forum, Mokra Gora, Serbia, organized by Ananas.rs, 2023
- Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, organized by Sr’a Art Studio, 2022
- Shophouse Studio, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2022
- Graduation Exhibition, Academy of Arts, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2016
- Magic Beans and Pineapples, One Earth Studio, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2024
- + -, New Members of ULUS, Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia, 2024
- Emerging Artists, KL City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023
- FT Gallery, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2022
- Toch Toch, Le Plantation, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2022
- UVUU Annual Exhibition, Užice, Serbia, 2017 & 2018
- Masteri, Fabrika, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2016
- Regional Salon, City Gallery of Užice, Serbia, 2015 & 2016
- Intercultural Icebreakers, Qendra Multimedia, Priština, Kosovo, 2015
- French Institute Exhibition, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2015
- Graduation Exhibition, Gallery of Matica Srpska, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2014
- Annual Exhibition, Academy of Arts, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2013 & 2014
- Oni Koji Dolaze, City Gallery of Užice, Serbia, 2012 & 2013
- FKNS Photography Exhibition, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2013
- Razlike Project, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2014
- Art Pavilions, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2013
- Graduation Exhibition, Town Theatre of Užice, Serbia, 2009
- ArteSumapaz Artist Residency, Colombia, 2025
- Freqs of Nature Festival, Land Art Installation, Berlin, Germany, 2017
- Villages of Culture, Large-scale European Voluntary Service (EVS) project, Wrocław, Poland, 2016
- Intercultural Icebreakers, intercultural arts project,Qendra multimedia, Priština, Kosovo (Serbia), 2015
- Slama Land Art Festival, Osijek, Croatia, 2014
- IPA Program – Pannonian Route of Art, Land Art Project, Serbia & Croatia, 2014
- Painting Workshop for Children with Disabilities, Special School “Milan Petrović,” Novi Sad, Serbia, 2013
- Award for Artistic Installation, City Gallery of Užice, Serbia, 2015
- Award, French Institute, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2015
- Silver Medal for Photography, FKNS, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2014
Art Classes
Combining art and recycling gives new perspectives and positively surprising results.
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When art meets science, is where you get time visualized. In this activity, students are learning about photography as a way to visualise their movement. Using trails made on long exposure photos, they are able to learn about properties of light.
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Students are encouraged to design and color their own interactive walkway path, on which they can perform various games, and PE activities.
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Students are exploring and enhancing they sense of touch in this interactive art activity.
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Using the knowledge of color mixing we achieved in classroom, allowed us to paint a huge mural as a result, while combining the experiences of art and music.
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Being taught basic shapes, students are now trying to match the shape and color to paint a very big christmas tree! Records are made to be broken, but who can paint the tree that is longer than 88 meters?
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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
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My works
Contact
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
