Studio Arts | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

Fine ArtsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityOriginalityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
Direct theater productions.
Mentor students.

Technology

Document management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Analog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer inkjet printers

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Departmental curriculum vision and program-level artistic identity — establish and champion across faculty governance structures, aligning postsecondary arts programs with national disciplinary standards and institutional mission.
Faculty hiring, mentorship, and professional development — lead within an arts department, cultivating a culture of pedagogical innovation and scholarly excellence among emerging and mid-career instructors.
Institutional assessment frameworks for fine arts programs — architect and implement, guiding accreditation processes and translating outcomes data into systemic curriculum improvements.
Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary academic initiatives — lead in collaboration with colleagues across communications, humanities, and social sciences to advance integrated arts education at the institutional level.
Strategic partnerships with professional arts organizations, industry stakeholders, and community institutions — cultivate to create experiential learning pipelines and post-graduation pathways for students.
Original scholarly or artistic research at the leading edge of the discipline — produce and disseminate through peer-reviewed venues, positioning the institution as a center of creative and intellectual excellence.
Departmental technology strategy for arts instruction — set and oversee, directing adoption of advanced multimedia, CAD, and web platform tools to keep the program aligned with evolving professional practice.
Complex ethical and equity dilemmas in student assessment, faculty relations, and academic freedom — navigate and resolve, modeling principled judgment and transparent decision-making for the entire arts faculty.
National and international professional conferences and discipline-shaping bodies — represent the institution within, contributing to field-wide conversations that influence postsecondary arts education policy.
Long-range enrollment, resource allocation, and program sustainability plans — develop and execute for arts disciplines, integrating systems analysis and institutional data to ensure enduring program viability.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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