art history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Drawing artists express concepts by providing a drawn representation corresponding to the idea.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesintellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceperform ideation activities
Implement the different techniques to generate ideas. Sketching, prototyping and brainstorming are examples of these techniques.
Sector-specific
13 competencescontextualise artistic work
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the field, attend events, etc.
create original drawings
Create original drawings, based on texts, thorough research and discussion with authors, journalists and specialists.
create sketches
Draw sketches to prepare for a drawing or as a standalone artistic technique.
describe artistic experience
Take into consideration other areas of expertise or experience and identify elements relevant to your artistic approach.
develop an artistic framework
Develop a specific framework for research, creation and completion of artistic work.
develop visual elements
Imagine and apply visual elements such as line, space, colour, and mass to express emotions or ideas.
discuss artwork
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
draw up artistic project proposals
Write project proposals for art facilities, artist residencies and galleries.
ensure visual quality of the set
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.
select artistic materials to create artworks
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.- even though the result might vary from it. Artistic materials such as paint, ink, water colours, charcoal, oil, or computer software can be used as much as garbage, living products (fruits, etc) and any kind of material depending on the creative project.
select illustration styles
Select the appropriate style, medium, and techniques of illustration in line with the needs of the project and client's requests.
use digital illustration techniques
Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.
digital
use traditional illustration techniques
Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.
Cross-sector
2 competencescreate digital images
Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.
digital
select subject matter
Select subject matter based on personal or public interest, or ordered by a publisher or agent.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesassess conservation needs
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
design greeting cards
Design the illustrations on greeting cards.
develop artistic educational activities
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.
develop artistic project budgets
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
identify artistic niche
Find your artistic niche in the market, attending to your strengths in each moment of your professional career.
participate in artistic mediation activities
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.
plan art educational activities
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
present exhibition
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
Cross-sector
3 competencescollaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
Coordinate your artistic activities with others who specialise in the technical side of the project. Inform the technical staff of your plans and methods and obtain feedback on feasibility, cost, procedures and other relevant information. Be able to understand the vocabulary and the practises about technical issues
develop educational resources
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
keep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.