Craft Artists
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
- Tasks
- 15 tasks14 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
- Code
- 27-1012.00SOC 2018: 27-1012
What the work is made of
14 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.Core taskTask 9247Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 2. Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.Core taskTask 9248Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 3. Apply finishes to objects being crafted.Core taskTask 9251Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 4. Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.Core taskTask 9252Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 5. Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.Core taskTask 9250Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 6. Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.Core taskTask 9258Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 7. Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.Core taskTask 9253Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 8. Plan and attend craft shows to market products.Core taskTask 20881Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 9. Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.Core taskTask 9256Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 10. Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.Core taskTask 9254Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 11. Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.Core taskTask 9255Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 12. Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.Core taskTask 9259Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 13. Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.Core taskTask 9260Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 14. Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.Core taskTask 9257Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
- Task 15. Develop designs using specialized computer software.Supplemental taskTask 9261Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2016
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-1012
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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