Art, BFA | University of Alabama at Birmingham | LER

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsFine ArtsSales and MarketingCommunications and MediaDesignEducation and TrainingPsychologyAdministration and ManagementProduction and Processing

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOriginalityFluency of IdeasOral ExpressionVisualizationWritten ComprehensionVisual Color DiscriminationProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningFar VisionCategory FlexibilityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as li
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and l
Engage in research to learn technological developments and techniques or to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
Operate drones to capture aerial photographs and videos, following all regulatory guidelines.
Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwo
Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective, to produce
Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nat
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
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 softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareComputer aided design CAD softwarePoint of sale POS softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Board reflectorsBubble machinesCamera cleaning brushesCamera flash attachmentsCamera positioning tripodsComputer inkjet printersComputer laser printersContact print framesDarkroom thermometersDarkroom timersDigital pensDigital photo printersDigital still camerasDimmersDye sublimation printers23Acrylic paintbrushesAlcohol lampsAngle grindersArtists' fountain pensArtists' palette knivesArtists' palettesBall millsBevel toolsBrazing toolsBush hammersBust armaturesCamera lensesCeramic bead barsClay cutters

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for