As a Fine Arts Instructor, you will need to master following:

• art history
• assess conservation needs
• create craft prototypes
• select artistic materials to create artworks
• supervise craft production

More generally, a fine arts instructor is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• apply intercultural teaching strategies
• apply teaching strategies
• assess students
• assessment processes
• assist students with equipment
• compile course material
• curriculum objectives
• demonstrate when teaching
• develop course outline
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• liaise with educational support staff
• manage student relationships
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• observe student's progress
• perform classroom management
• prepare lesson content
• select subject matter
• teach arts principles

It also helps to know the following:

• assist students with their dissertation
• create sculptures
• create sketches
• facilitate teamwork between students
• gather reference materials for artwork
• manage different ceramic firing techniques
• manage resources for educational purposes
• operate a ceramics kiln
• paint sets
• present exhibition
• promote the conservatory
• types of pottery material
• use digital illustration techniques
• use genre painting techniques
• use painting techniques
• use traditional illustration techniques
• adapt training to labour market
• assist in the organisation of school events
• assist students in their learning
• copyright legislation
• develop curriculum
• ergonomics
• graphic design
• keep records of attendance
• learning difficulties
• manage budgets
• provide career counselling
• provide lesson materials
• scientific research methodology
• teamwork principles
• types of paint
• work with virtual learning environments