Design Vocational School Instructor
デザインせんもんがっこうきょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Other School Teachers
Summary
An educational position that teaches design theory and production techniques to students at design vocational schools, fostering practical skills required by the industry.
Description
Design vocational school instructors possess specialized knowledge and skills in diverse design fields such as graphic, product, web, and video design, and conduct lectures and practical training for students. They provide step-by-step guidance from basics to advanced levels through lesson planning, material creation, assignment presentation, and work critiques. They may also coordinate industry-academia collaboration projects with companies and internships. They assist with students' portfolio creation, job hunting support, and career advice, and take on the role of conveying the latest industry trends through lectures and workshops both on and off campus.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the digital content market and changes in industry needs, the demand for design education emphasizing practical skills is increasing, and the role of specialized practical education instructors will become even more important amid the introduction of ICT and online classes.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Excellent Communication Skills / Excellent Observation Skills / Passion for Education
Work Style
Evening and Weekend Classes / Full-time / Full-time Lecturer / Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects / Part-time Lecturer
Career Path
Part-time Instructor → Full-time Instructor → Chief Instructor → Department Head/Instructor Head → Campus Director/Director
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud / Curriculum Creation / Design Understanding / Feedback Skills / Presentation Skills
Recommended Skills
Design Trends / English Document Reading / Industry-Academia Collaboration Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To provide explanations and feedback tailored to students' understanding levels. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise content for teaching materials and assignments to stimulate students' creativity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To update specialized knowledge in line with new design tools and trends. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically build lesson curricula and production assignments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly required for design or evaluation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is prolonged standing instruction, but heavy labor is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- High School Teacher License Type 1 (Art)
Aliases
- Design Vocational School Lecturer
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