conceptual artist
Conceptual artists choose any material as an artistic tool or/and material to be presented as an artistic experience to the public. Their work, belonging to the fine arts, can be two-dimensional (drawing, painting, collage), three-dimensional (sculpture, installation) or four-dimensional (moving images, performance).
Also called: conceptual creator, concept artist
- 18
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- artistic painterWhat changes?12 skills in common
- street artistWhat changes?11 skills in common
- ceramicist9 skills in common
- digital artist9 skills in common
- performance artist9 skills in common
- decorative painter8 skills in common
- video artist8 skills in common
- glass-blower7 skills in common
Essential skills
18- adapt artistic plan to location
- art history
- contextualise artistic work
- create artwork
- define artistic approach
- define creative components
- develop an artistic framework
- discuss artwork
- gather reference materials for artwork
- iconography
- identify artistic niche
- intellectual property law
- labour legislation
- maintain an artistic portfolio
- make artistic processes explicit
- monitor art scene developments
- select artistic materials to create artworks
- study artistic techniques
Optional skills
19- assess conservation needs
- assess each stage of the creative process
- create pen-and-paper images
- design graphics
- design greeting cards
- develop animations
- develop artistic educational activities
- develop artistic project budgets
- develop educational resources
- ensure safety of exercise environment
- keep personal administration
- manage artistic project
- manage personal professional development
- monitor sociological trends
- participate in artistic mediation activities
- plan art educational activities
- present exhibition
- provide input to collaborators to guide their work
- use artistic materials for drawing
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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