intellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Sculptors may use a wide variety of materials to create sculptures, such as stone, clay, glass, wood, plaster, or any material of their choice. Those materials can be carved, modelled, moulded, cast, wrought, welded, and so on, in order to reach the desired shape.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
2 competenceslabour 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 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescreate model
Create sketches, drawing, three-dimensional models, and models in other media in preparation for a work of art.
research sculpture trends
Research sculpting trends and disruption, in order to keep up with current researches and design evolutions.
Sector-specific
8 competencescreate artwork
Cut, shape, fit, join, mould, or otherwise manipulate materials in an attempt to create a selected artwork-be the technical processes not mastered by the artist or used as a specialist.
create sculptures
Create decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.
design objects to be crafted
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
maintain an artistic portfolio
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
monitor art scene developments
Monitor artistic events, trends, and other developments. Read recent art publications in order to develop ideas and to keep in touch with relevant art world activities.
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.
study artistic techniques
Study a variety of artistic techniques and learn how to apply them in concrete artistic projects.
study artworks
Study styles, techniques, colours, textures, and materials used in works of art.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
1 competenceiconography
The knowledge that artists put into practice when concepts are represented through symbols (e.g., painting a dog to represent loyalty). It is used in Christian religious painting, for example, by representing a lamb to symbolise Christ or a dove for the Holy Spirit.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
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Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecreate sculpture prototype
Create sculpture prototypes or models of objects to be sculpted.
Sector-specific
4 competencescollaborate with technical experts on artworks
Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts to build, install and move pieces of art.
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.
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.
submit preliminary artwork
Submit preliminary artwork or art project plans to clients for approval, leaving room for additional suggestions and changes.
Cross-sector
1 competencekeep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.