Artists
Description
Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.
Tasks
- Conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition selects appropriate materials, medium and method prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc. approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations markets and sells finished work directly to customers produces works on commission basis for clients
Entry Requirements
No specific academic qualifications are required although a variety of vocational qualifications, degrees and postgraduate courses are available. Entry can be based upon portfolio work.
Case Study
Jerome Angus
Hospitality Supervision & Leadership - Level 3 Diploma
Jerome says: "I chose to study at Merton College because it has excellent facilities for my Hospitality & Catering course. The College is very welcoming and my tutors are very supportive. As part of my course, I deliver a service to customers that visit the Taste Restaurant and I really enjoy interacting with them. We regularly host events and I like working as a team to co-ordinate these events. For example, we are often visited by members of the local community who come to the restaurant for lunch."
Once Jerome has completed his Diploma, he intends to study a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Hospitality and work for a major restaurant chain. His ultimate goal is to own a chain of restaurants one day.
