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Street artists create visual art such as graffiti art or sticker art in urban environments' public spaces, on the streets, typically expressing feelings or political views and ideas, opting for non-traditional art venues.

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Competences
31
Groups
3
Essential
18
Optional
13

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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art history

The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.

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graffiti removal techniques

Methods, materials and procedures to remove graffiti posts from public surfaces: identifying the surface type and material to be removed, selecting a removal method and chemical substances and applying a protective coating layer.

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intellectual property law

The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.

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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.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

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adapt artistic plan to location

Adjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.

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contextualise 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.

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create 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.

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create original drawings

Create original drawings, based on texts, thorough research and discussion with authors, journalists and specialists.

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determine visual concepts

Determine how best to represent a concept visually.

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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.

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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.

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gather reference materials for artwork

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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maintain an artistic portfolio

Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.

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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.

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study artistic techniques

Study a variety of artistic techniques and learn how to apply them in concrete artistic projects.

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study artworks

Study styles, techniques, colours, textures, and materials used in works of art.

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use artistic materials for drawing

Use artistic materials such as paint, paintbrushes, ink, watercolours, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.

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manage logistics

Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines. Adapt the production processes to the contingencies and constraints of the medium.

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Work with walls, walkway, pebbledash, glass, sheet metal, plastic and other materials.
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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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assess conservation needs

Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.

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collaborate with designers

Communicate and collaborate with fellow designers in order to coordinate new products and designs.

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collaborate with technical experts on artworks

Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts to build, install and move pieces of art.

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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.

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develop artistic project budgets

Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.

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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.

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plan art educational activities

Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.

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present exhibition

Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.

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use genre painting techniques

Use a genre or academic painting and drawing techniques.

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Cross-sector

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collaborate 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

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create 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.

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develop educational resources

Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.

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keep personal administration

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

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