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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Profile | Industry Snapshot | Education Requirement | Winning Abilities & Skills
Interest & Knowledge |

Typical Tasks | Tools & Technologies Utilized | Work Environment, Styles & Values

Career Typical Tasks

Daily Tasks

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.

Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.

Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Keep students informed of community events such as plays and concerts.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Organize performance groups, and direct their rehearsals.

Participate in campus and community events.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.

Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.

Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and performance pieces.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Daily Work Activities

Use creativity to art or design work.

Use oral or written communication techniques.

Use teaching techniques.

Collect academic research data.

Communicate visually or verbally.

Convert information into instructional program.

Create art from ideas.

Design classroom presentations.

Develop instructional materials.

Evaluate student performance.

Express creativity through music, dance, or acting.

Direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies.

Organize educational material or ideas.

Use public speaking techniques.

Teach college level courses.

Write research or project grant proposals.

Write scholarly or technical research papers.

Maintain educational records, reports, or files.

Prepare educational reports.

Use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data.

Make education presentations.

Conduct research on work-related topics.

Advise students.

Encourage group participation.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials.

Record student progress.

Develop course or training objectives.

Teach music for specific instruments.

Advise governmental or industrial personnel.

Other Work Activities

Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Schools Offering Degrees for

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Jones International University	Online
Strayer University	Online
Ashford University	Online
Grand Canyon University	Online
Walden University	Online
Capella University	Online
Liberty University	Online
Carlos Albizu University	Campus	San Juan, PR 00902
University of Phoenix	Campus	Guaynabo, PR 00968
Hesser College	Campus	Manchester, NH 03103
Hesser College	Campus	Portsmouth, NH 03801
University of Phoenix	Campus	Norwalk, CT 06854
Hunter College	Campus	New York, NY 10010
University of Phoenix	Campus	Harrisburg, PA 17112
University of Maryland	Campus	Baltimore, MD 21250
Averett University	Campus	Richmond, VA 23226
University of Phoenix	Campus	Richmond, VA 23230
Averett University	Campus	Chesapeake, VA 23320
Averett University	Campus	Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Averett University	Campus	Danville, VA 24541
Salem International University	Campus	Salem, WV 26426
Montreat College	Campus	Charlotte, NC 28217
Montreat College	Campus	Montreat, NC 28757
Montreat College	Campus	Asheville, NC 28806
Southern Wesleyan University	Campus	Columbia, SC 29033
University of Phoenix	Campus	Columbia, SC 29223
Southern Wesleyan University	Campus	Charleston, SC 29405
Southern Wesleyan University	Campus	Central, SC 29630
Southern Wesleyan University	Campus	North Augusta, SC 29841
University of Phoenix	Campus	Augusta, GA 30909
University of Phoenix	Campus	Savannah, GA 31405
University of Phoenix	Campus	Orange Park, FL 32073
University of Phoenix	Campus	Daytona Beach, FL 32117
University of Phoenix	Campus	Jacksonville, FL 32216
University of Phoenix	Campus	Maitland, FL 32751
University of Phoenix	Campus	Orlando, FL 32819
University of Phoenix	Campus	Orlando, FL 32826
University of Phoenix	Campus	Miramar, FL 33027
Carlos Albizu University	Campus	Miami, FL 33172
University of Phoenix	Campus	Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
University of Phoenix	Campus	Plantation, FL 33324
University of Phoenix	Campus	Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Saint Leo University	Campus	Saint Leo, FL 33574
University of Phoenix	Campus	Temple Terrace, FL 33637
University of Phoenix	Campus	Clearwater, FL 33762
University of Phoenix	Campus	Franklin, TN 37064
University of Phoenix	Campus	Nashville, TN 37214
University of Phoenix	Campus	Cordova, TN 38018
University of Phoenix	Campus	Louisville, KY 40223
Indiana Tech	Campus	Fort Wayne, IN 46803
University of Phoenix	Campus	Clinton Township, MI 48038
University of Phoenix	Campus	Southfield, MI 48076
University of Phoenix	Campus	Warren, MI 48093
University of Phoenix	Campus	Troy, MI 48098
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ann Arbor, MI 48108
University of Phoenix	Campus	Livonia, MI 48152
University of Phoenix	Campus	Flint, MI 48507
University of Phoenix	Campus	West Lansing, MI 48823
University of Phoenix	Campus	Portage, MI 49024
University of Phoenix	Campus	Grand Rapids, MI 49544
University of Phoenix	Campus	Madison, WI 53718
National American University	Campus	Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Benedictine University	Campus	Lisle, IL 60532
Marygrove College	Campus	Chicago, IL 60602
National American University	Campus	Independence, MO 64057
National American University	Campus	Kansas City, MO 64153
University of Phoenix	Campus	Springfield, MO 65804
Ottawa University	Campus	Overland Park, KS 66211
Friends University	Campus	Wichita, KS 67213
University of Phoenix	Campus	Metairie, LA 70001
University of Phoenix	Campus	Lafayette, LA 70508
University of Phoenix	Campus	Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Career Technical College	Campus	Shreveport, LA 71105
Career Technical College	Campus	Monroe, LA 71201
University of Phoenix	Campus	Little Rock, AR 72211
University of Phoenix	Campus	Bentonville, AR 72756
Saint Gregorys University	Campus	Tulsa, OK 74135
Saint Gregorys University	Campus	Shawnee, OK 74804
University of Phoenix	Campus	Aurora, CO 80014
University of Phoenix	Campus	Westminster, CO 80031
University of Phoenix	Campus	Lone Tree, CO 80124
University of Phoenix	Campus	Northglenn, CO 80260
University of Phoenix	Campus	Fort Collins, CO 80526
Colorado Technical University Online	Campus	Colorado Springs, CO 80907
University of Phoenix	Campus	Colorado Springs, CO 80919
University of Phoenix	Campus	Cheyenne, WY 82009
University of Phoenix	Campus	Meridian, ID 83642
University of Phoenix	Campus	Salt Lake City, UT 84123
University of Phoenix	Campus	Salt Lake City, UT 84123
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ogden, UT 84401
University of Phoenix	Campus	Provo, UT 84601
Ottawa University	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85021
University of Phoenix	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85027
University of Phoenix	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85037
University of Phoenix	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85040
University of Phoenix	Campus	Mesa, AZ 85204
University of Phoenix	Campus	Chandler, AZ 85224
University of Phoenix	Campus	Scottsdale, AZ 85260
University of Phoenix	Campus	Tempe, AZ 85283
University of Phoenix	Campus	Yuma, AZ 85365
University of Phoenix	Campus	Yuma, AZ 85369
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ft. Huachuca, AZ 85613
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