Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment:
General Arts and Communications Technical Skills
- Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of broadcasting/journalism, performing arts, and visual arts
- Understand the creative development process as it relates to artistic fields.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the arts within a cultural context to understand the nature and scope of art in society (e.g., how film, theater, television, electronic, and print media productions influence values and behaviors)
- Analyze current issues related to the arts and communication fields
- Use marketing and advertising strategies effectively to inform and interest the public about various arts and communication programs.
Performing Arts Technical Skills
- Demonstrate understanding of basic performing arts processes as related to dance
- Demonstrate understanding of basic performing arts processes and related to music
- Demonstrate understanding of basic performing arts processes as related to theater
- Understand how technical design (e.g., lighting, costumes) contributes to performance, and how to appropriately employ technical design to enhance the performing arts process
Academic Foundations
- Apply reading skills in an arts and communication environment
- Apply writing skills in an arts and communication environment
- Apply mathematical skills in an arts and communication environment
- Apply science skills in an arts and communication environment
Systems
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles arts and communication fields hold within society and the economy
- Demonstrate understanding of company hierarchies and roles within arts and communication organization structures
Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
- Apply appropriate laws and regulations to arts and communication situations
- Exhibit ethical conduct in conducting business and making decisions in arts and communication environments
Communication
- Locate, organize, and reference written information from reliable sources to communicate with coworkers and clients/participants
- Develop and deliver formal and informatl presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences
- Apply listening skills and interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors to enhance communication with coworkers and clients
- Interpret and use tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communication
Information Technology Applications
- Use software such as word processors and spreadsheets to perform common business applications
- Use software such as databases to track and maintain company information
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making
- Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to locate good sources of information about problems and determine appropriate methods for investigating causes
- Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to determine root causes of problems and suggest solutions
Leadership and Teamwork
- Exhibit leadership practices to improve the quality of work and the work environment
- Work effectively in a team environment to improve the quality of work and the work environment
Safety, Health, and Environmental
- Identify and practice appropriate health and safety procedures for arts and communication occupations
- Demonstrate appropriate emergency and first aid knowledge and procedures for arts and communication occupations
Employability and Career Development
- Demonstrate employability skills related to a career in arts and communication
- Pursue career development skills to advance in arts and communication careers
Written Assessment:
Administration Time: 2 hours
Number of Questions: 104
Areas Covered:
General Arts and Communications Technical Skills: 14%
Performing Arts and Technical Skills: 19%
Academic Foundations: 12%
Systems: 6%
Ethic and Legal Responsibilities: 7%
Communications: 12%
Information Technology Applications: 7%
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making: 6%
Leadership and Teamwork: 7%
Safety, Health, and Environmental: 5%
Employability and Career Development: 5%
Sample Questions:
When used effectively, the ______ can help establish a strategic platform and keep the creative team on the same page as the client
- design brief
- comprehensive
- market research
- source book
To secure legal right to use someone’s face in a production or published photo, the producer must get a
- copyright from the state
- release signed by the subject
- patent for the processing that will be used
- verbal agreement
A benefit of teamwork for employees is
- less responsibility
- higher pay
- greater work efficiency
- less required training
In music, the highness or lowness of a given tone is known as its
- dynamics
- resonance
- pitch
- texture
An effective mentor is a person who
- shares mastered skills and experience
- holds a leadership position in the organization
- is external to the employee’s organization
- has been given salary raises in the past
The movement principle of ______ is common to dance and preparing a meal.
- rhythm
- sequence
- indirectness
- lightness
During an interview with a client, the listener’s understanding should be demonstrated by
- restating information back to the client
- having the organization’s secretary call the client
- shaking the client’s hand firmly and vigorously
- smiling and nodding repeatedly
Evidence of professional development is important for advancement because it shows
- a desire to establish a good relationship with the boss
- an interest in getting a different job
- an awareness of the need to gain additional skills
- that job duties are being restructured
Lighting performers simultaneously in more than one area of the stage creates which of the following?
- brighter mood
- romantic scenario
- narrative form
- split focus
The first step taken when coming upon the scene of a workplace accident is to
- administer CPR to the victim
- evaluate the accident site for safety
- check the responsiveness of the victim