Hard Skills
AdvancedModel Making and FabricationThe technical ability to construct detailed, miniature, or life-sized three-dimensional representations of landscapes, figures, and structures using specialized materials and tools.
ExpertExhibit Restoration and PreservationThe application of specialized techniques to repair, clean, and stabilize diorama components to prevent deterioration and maintain historical accuracy.
IntermediateAtmospheric Lighting DesignThe skill of designing and installing lighting systems within exhibit cases to create specific moods or time-of-day effects while protecting light-sensitive materials.
AdvancedMaterial Science KnowledgeUnderstanding the chemical and physical properties of resins, polymers, and organic materials used in dioramas and their long-term reactions to environmental factors.
Soft Skills
IntermediateInterdisciplinary CollaborationEffectively working with curators, historians, and scientists to translate complex educational concepts into accurate visual representations.
IntermediateProject ManagementPlanning, budgeting, and overseeing the timeline of diorama construction or renovation from conceptual design to public opening.