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Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists (5136)

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Nature of work

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other artistic works. They are usually self-employed. This group also includes art instructors and teachers, who are usually employed by art schools.

Fields of interest

  • Teaching, educating
  • Working in the arts, culture, music, and recreation
  • Working with computers, information technology, and communications
  • Working with your hands

Main duties

  • Painters, sculptors and other visual artists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Painters create drawings, paintings and other artwork using oils, pastels, watercolours, charcoal, ink and other media.
  • - Sculptors create sculptures, statues and other three-dimensional artwork by shaping, carving and working with materials such as clay, ice, paper, stone, wood or metal.
  • - Art instructors and teachers teach students the techniques and methods of drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Employment requirements

  • * Creative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of the safe use of materials, tools and equipment are required. Art programs are offered at universities, colleges and private art schools.
  • * A college diploma in fine arts techniques may be required.
  • * Art instructors and teachers may be required to have a university degree or college diploma in a field related to art.

Skill type

  • Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Skill level

  • Professional

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