Art department head vs fine arts teacher

The differences between art department heads and fine arts teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an art department head and a fine arts teacher. Additionally, an art department head has an average salary of $51,551, which is higher than the $50,033 average annual salary of a fine arts teacher.

The top three skills for an art department head include curriculum development, studio art and fine arts. The most important skills for a fine arts teacher are fine arts, classroom management, and student participation.

Art department head vs fine arts teacher overview

	Art Department Head	Fine Arts Teacher
Yearly salary	$51,551	$50,033
Hourly rate	$24.78	$24.05
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	39,171	54,023
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Art department head vs fine arts teacher salary

Art department heads and fine arts teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Art Department Head	Fine Arts Teacher
Average salary	$51,551	$50,033
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $82,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between art department head and fine arts teacher education

There are a few differences between an art department head and a fine arts teacher in terms of educational background:

	Art Department Head	Fine Arts Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Fine Arts
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Art department head vs fine arts teacher demographics

Here are the differences between art department heads' and fine arts teachers' demographics:

	Art Department Head	Fine Arts Teacher
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 43.1% Female, 56.9%	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian, 11.8% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Asian, 11.3% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between art department head and fine arts teacher duties and responsibilities

Art department head example responsibilities.

Lead kids through snack, game time, homework time, an art lesson, and manage a gallery wall.
Produce company literature via plate making, lay-out, photography and design.
Design product technical illustrations, printedliterature, principle product photography, and website graphics.
Employ assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.instruct through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in culinary arts and cooking procedures.

Fine arts teacher example responsibilities.

Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
Authore summer school curriculum for art and drama courses.
Design course syllabus; create inventive and inspiring fiber, resin, and reus materials projects.
Instruct pupils in fine art activities, such as painting, sketching, designing, photography, and sculpture.
Direct competitive drama events, community musicals and dramatic program events.
Plane, develop, prepare, and implement an effective, collaborative, technology and student base language arts differentiate curriculum.

Art department head vs fine arts teacher skills

Common art department head skills

Curriculum Development, 18%
Studio Art, 15%
Fine Arts, 13%
Photography, 10%
Graphic Design, 7%
Adobe Photoshop, 5%

Common fine arts teacher skills

Fine Arts, 27%
Classroom Management, 16%
Student Participation, 9%
Student Achievement, 7%
K-12, 5%
Visual Arts, 4%

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