Art Model Sales Workers
SaveWhat Does an Art Model Do?
Art models pose for visual artists as reference or inspiration for their creative work. They stand model for artists that perform figure drawing, paint, make sculptures or create photographic art. Art models are professional models that use their body to become the object of the artist's creation.
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Where Do I Start?
Human Anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Art Model
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialAdapt To Artists' Creative Demands skill
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
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EssentialInteract With An Audience skill
Convey the artistic values of the art form(s). Respond to the reactions of your audience and involve them.
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EssentialMaintain An Artistic Portfolio skill
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
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EssentialMaintain Personal Hygiene Standards skill
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EssentialAttend Castings skill
Go to castings in order to promote yourself and show your abilities.
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EssentialDefine Artistic Vision skill
Continually develop and define a concrete artistic vision, starting from the proposal and continuing all the way through to the finished product.
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EssentialExpress Yourself Physically skill
Express emotions and ideas through movements, gestures, and actions.
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EssentialHarmonise Body Movements skill
Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.
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EssentialInform Customers About Body Modifications skill
Make sure that customers are properly informed about services such as tattooing, body piercing or other body modifications and ensure that they are aware of the permanency and the risks …
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EssentialNegotiate With Artists skill
Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.
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EssentialPose For Artistic Creation skill
Pose for an artist as the object of an artistic creation. Model for the creation of an artistic painting, drawing, sculpture or photograph. Pose without moving and control body movements …
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EssentialPose In Front Of A Camera skill
Perform poses in front of cameras in order to advertise products. Listen to the directions of the photographer or director.
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EssentialPose Nude skill
Pose nude as the object of an artistic creation. Model nude before an audience.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalActing And Directing Techniques knowledge
Range of training and rehearsal techniches that seek to encourage emotionally expressive performances. Techniques to address all aspects in making a film, play, performance in general.
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OptionalBe In Touch With Your Body knowledge
The key aspects of applied anatomy, psychology, nutrition, physiology, and psychosocial studies and how they relate to the self-awareness of one's body.
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OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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OptionalMake-up Techniques knowledge
The various techniques and tools for applying make-up.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalFollow Directions Of The Artistic Director skill
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
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OptionalIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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OptionalMeet Contract Specifications skill
Meet contract specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information. Check that the work can be carried out in the estimated and allocated time.
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OptionalAccept Feedback On Artistic Performance skill
Accept feedback, proposed discussions and avenues of exploration about the precision of movements, rhythm, musicality, precision of the performance, interaction with peers and stage elements, areas requiring improvement. Take feedback …
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OptionalApply Body Paint skill
Apply special paint on parts of or on the whole body.
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OptionalAttend Dress Fittings skill
Go to dress fittings so the designer can alter garments according to your body shape.
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OptionalBring Out Performers' Artistic Potential skill
Motivate performers to take on challenges. Encourage peer-learning. Establish an environment for experimentation using various methods, such as improvisation.
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OptionalDevelop An Artistic Network skill
Generate awareness of a show or event through public relations initiatives. Develop a network of music industry contacts to spread the word about upcoming shows.
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OptionalWork With An Artistic Team skill
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
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