Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
2. 02Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
3. 03Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
4. 04Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
5. 05Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
6. 06Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
7. 07Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
8. 08Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
9. 09Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
10. 10Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
11. 11Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
12. 12Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and performance pieces.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading