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Craft Artists

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Tasks

What tasks do Craft Artists perform?

  • Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.

  • Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.

  • Apply finishes to objects being crafted.

  • Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.


Knowledge

What do Craft Artists need to know?

  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


Skills

What skills do Craft Artists need?

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.



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