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Sketch Artists Job Description & Jobs

Job Title: Sketch Artists


RIASEC Career Code:  A-R-E        SOC:  27-1013.02


Job Description for:"Sketch Artists"


Sketch likenesses of subjects according to observation or descriptions either to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying suspects, to depict court room scenes, or for entertainment purposes of patrons, using mediums such as pencil, charcoal, and pastels.

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"Sketch Artists"

Assembles and arranges outlines of features to form composite image, according to information provided by witness or victim.

Alters copy of composite image until witness or victim is satisfied that composite is best possible representation of suspect.

Poses subject to accentuate most pleasing features or profile.

Classifies and codes components of image, using established system, to help identify suspect.

Prepares series of simple line drawings conforming to description of suspect and presents drawings to informant for selection of sketch.

Interviews crime victims and witnesses to obtain descriptive information concerning physical build, sex, nationality, and facial features of unidentified suspect.

Measures distances and develops sketches of crime scene from photograph and measurements.

Searches police photograph records, using classification and coding system to determine if existing photograph of suspects is available.

Operates photocopy or similar machine to reproduce composite image.

Draws sketch, profile, or likeness of posed subject or photograph, using pencil, charcoal, pastels, or other medium.




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Knowledge Requirements for:

"Sketch Artists"

Fine Arts -- Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

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Skill Requirements for:

"Sketch Artists"

Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.



Ability Requirements for:

"Sketch Artists"

Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.



 

"Sketch Artists" Job Activities

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

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.


 


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