Fine Arts Instructor Teaching Professionals
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Fine arts instructors educate students in specific theory and, primarily, practice-based fine arts courses at a specialised fine arts school or conservatory at a higher education level, including drawing, painting and sculpturing. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master in the fine arts. Fine arts instructors monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the fine arts through, often practical, assignments, tests and examinations.
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Assessment Processes
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.
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Skills You Need to Become a Fine Arts Instructor
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EssentialAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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EssentialArt History knowledge
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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EssentialAdapt Teaching To Student's Capabilities skill
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.
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EssentialApply Intercultural Teaching Strategies skill
Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …
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EssentialApply Teaching Strategies skill
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …
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EssentialAssess Conservation Needs skill
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
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EssentialAssess Students skill
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …
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EssentialAssist Students With Equipment skill
Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
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EssentialCompile Course Material skill
Write, select or recommend a syllabus of learning material for the students enrolled in the course.
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EssentialDemonstrate When Teaching skill
Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.
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EssentialDevelop Course Outline skill
Research and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.
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EssentialGive Constructive Feedback skill
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialLiaise With Educational Support Staff skill
Communicate with education management, such as the school principal and board members, and with the education support team such as the teaching assistant, school counsellor or academic advisor on issues …
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EssentialManage Student Relationships skill
Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.
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EssentialMonitor Developments In Field Of Expertise skill
Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.
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EssentialObserve Student's Progress skill
Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.
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EssentialPerform Classroom Management skill
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
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EssentialPrepare Lesson Content skill
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
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EssentialSelect Artistic Materials To Create Artworks skill
Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - …
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EssentialCreate Craft Prototypes skill
Fabricate and prepare prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
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EssentialSelect Subject Matter skill
Select subject matter based on personal or public interest, or ordered by a publisher or agent.
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EssentialSupervise Craft Production skill
Fabricate/prepare patterns or templates to guide the crafting production process.
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EssentialTeach Arts Principles skill
Instruct students in the theory and practice of arts and crafts and the fine arts, whether recreationally, as part of their general education, or with the aim of assisting them …
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OptionalScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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OptionalCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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OptionalGraphic Design knowledge
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
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OptionalLearning Difficulties knowledge
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
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OptionalErgonomics knowledge
The science of designing systems, processes and products that complement the strengths of people so that they can use them easily and safely.
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OptionalTeamwork Principles knowledge
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
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OptionalTypes Of Paint knowledge
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
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OptionalTypes Of Pottery Material knowledge
Types of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.
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OptionalAdapt Instruction To Labour Market skill
Identify developments in the labour market and recognise their relevance to the training of students.
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OptionalAssist In The Organisation Of School Events skill
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
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OptionalAssist Students In Their Learning skill
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
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OptionalAssist Students With Their Dissertation skill
Support university students with the writing of their paper or theses. Advise on research methods or additions to certain parts of their dissertations. Report different types of errors, such as …
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OptionalCreate Sketches skill
Draw sketches to prepare for a drawing or as a standalone artistic technique.
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OptionalDevelop Curriculum skill
Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.
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OptionalFacilitate Teamwork Between Students skill
Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.
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OptionalGather Reference Materials For Artwork skill
Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Attendance skill
Keep track of the pupils who are absent by recording their names on a list of absentees.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Resources For Educational Purposes skill
Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …
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OptionalPresent Exhibition skill
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
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OptionalProvide Career Counselling skill
Advise beneficiaries on future career options through counselling and, potentially, through career testing and evaluation.
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OptionalProvide Lesson Materials skill
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
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OptionalUse Digital Illustration Techniques skill
Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.
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OptionalUse Painting Techniques skill
Apply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.
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OptionalWork With Virtual Learning Environments skill
Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
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OptionalCreate Sculptures skill
Create decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.
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OptionalManage Different Ceramic Firing Techniques skill
Manage different ceramic firing or baking techniques according to selected clay, the expect strength of the object, and enamel colours.
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OptionalOperate A Ceramics Kiln skill
Manage the temperature of a kiln to achieve the expected results according to the type of clay such as biscuit stoneware or porcelain. Manage sintering and enamels colours.
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OptionalPaint Sets skill
Paint set constructions and stage props.
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OptionalPromote The Conservatory skill
Maintain a positive image of the conservatory and use personal network in the best interest of the conservatory, such as establishing valuable artistic and financial connections.
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OptionalUse Genre Painting Techniques skill
Use a genre or academic painting and drawing techniques.
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OptionalUse Traditional Illustration Techniques skill
Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.
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