_____ Artistic Occupations: Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Schoolappropriate architectural styles. Examine objects
to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to
display them. Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of,
specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of
sets, including fl oor plans, scenery, and properties to
be constructed. Confer with clients and staff to gather
information about exhibit space, proposed themes
and content, timelines, budgets, materials, and pro-
motion requirements. Estimate set- or exhibit-related
costs, including materials, construction, and rental of
props or locations. Develop set designs based on eval-
uation of scripts, budgets, research information, and
available locations. Direct and coordinate construc-
tion, erection, or decoration activities to ensure that
sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule
requirements. Inspect installed exhibits for confor-
mance to specifi cations and satisfactory operation of
special eff ects components. Plan for location-specifi c
issues such as space limitations, traffi c fl ow patterns,
and safety concerns. Submit plans for approval and
adapt plans to serve intended purposes or to conform
to budget or fabrication restrictions. Prepare pre-
liminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including
detailed construction, layout, and material specifi ca-
tions and diagrams relating to aspects such as special
eff ects and lighting. Select and purchase lumber and
hardware necessary for set construction. Collaborate
with those in charge of lighting and sound so that
those production aspects can be coordinated with set
designs or exhibit layouts. Research architectural and
stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be
depicted, consulting experts for information as neces-
sary. Design and produce displays and materials that
can be used to decorate windows, interior displays,
or event locations such as streets and fairgrounds.
Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits
after productions or events are complete. Select set
props such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.
Confer with conservators to determine how to han-
dle an exhibit’s environmental aspects, such as light-
ing, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will
be protected and exhibits will be enhanced.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 03. Arts and Com-
munication. Work Group: 03.05. Design. Other
Jobs in " is Work Group: Commercial and Indus-
trial Designers; Fashion Designers; Floral Designers;
Graphic Designers; Interior Designers; Merchandise
Displayers and Window Trimmers.
Skills: Installation; Operations Analysis; Persuasion;
Management of Material Resources; Equipment
Selection; Management of Personnel Resources;
Management of Financial Resources; Complex Prob-
lem Solving.
Education and Training Programs: Design and
Visual Communications, General; Illustration;
Design and Applied Arts, Other; Technical # eatre/
# eatre Design and Technology. Related Knowl-
edge/Courses: Fine Arts; Design; History and
Archeology; Communications and Media; Sociology
and Anthropology; Computers and Electronics.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; sitting; using hands
on objects, tools, or controls.Sociologists
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Investigative jobs.Special Education Teachers, Middle School
! e primary personality type for this occupation is Social.
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Preschool, Kindergarten, and
Elementary School
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