Will AI replace Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary?

AI can do 84% of the work Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 9 of their 28 tasks, while 13 more are ready but barely used so far. 6 still need a person.

AI is already doing this9 · 31% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.Mostly automated10% of time
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Mostly automated6% of time
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Mostly assisted5% of time
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Mostly automated3% of time
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Mostly assisted1% of time
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Mostly automatedunder 1% of time

AI could do this next13 · 52% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.13% of time
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.9% of time
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.6% of time
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.6% of time
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.5% of time
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.3% of time
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.2% of time
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.2% of time
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and performance pieces.1% of time
  • Keep students informed of community events, such as plays and concerts.1% of time
  • Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.1% of time
  • Act as advisers to student organizations.1% of time
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.1% of time

Still needs a person6 · 16% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.5% of time
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.5% of time
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.3% of time
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.1% of time
  • Participate in campus and community events.1% of time
  • Maintain or repair studio facilities.1% of time

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What this means

AI can already do almost all of this work at least twice as fast. Real use is still behind at 27 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. Expect the role to shift toward deciding what to do, checking AI's work and owning the result.

What to do next

  • Do the 9 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 13 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 6 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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