Bailey Jacobson

Bailey Jacobson is a Lecturer in the Department of Art Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). They hold a BFA in Intermedia Art, Art Education, and English from the University of Iowa and an MAAE in Art Education from SAIC. Their teaching focuses on interdisciplinary studio practices, contemporary art production, and pedagogical frameworks for diverse learners.

Jacobson's research interests center on integrating disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in art education, emphasizing materials and techniques across 2D, 3D, and 4D practices. They explore connections between traditional and contemporary methods, fostering student development as makers and thinkers through hands-on studio environments.

Current courses taught include Core Studio Practice II (shared learning outcomes across media), Research Studio I (engaging cultural institutions as critical resources), and specialized art education courses for children/youth and teens/adults. Their pedagogy incorporates critique processes, iterative curriculum design, and visual-verbal literacy integration.

• Expertise: Studio arts, interdisciplinary methodologies, culturally responsive teaching
• Affiliations: SAIC Continuing Studies, Elmhurst Art Museum (Education Program Fellow)