Occupation Atlasprop maker
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7a18e959-44fe-49ae-9757-124f46a7487c
prop maker
Prop makers construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain props used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. Props may be simple imitations of real life objects, or may include electronic, pyrotechnical, or other effects. Their work is based on artistic vision, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers involved in the production.
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Typically associated skills
Essential (23)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- adapt props
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- build devices into props
- build props
- define prop building methods
- develop prop effects
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
- interpret artistic intentions
- keep up with trends
- maintain props
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain workshop space
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional (22)
- attend rehearsals
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- define prop materials
- develop professional network
- draw prop sketches
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- hand props to actors
- keep personal administration
- lighting techniques
- manage consumables stock
- manage personal professional development
- manage technical resources stock
- organise workshop space
- perform first fire intervention
- photography
- plan workshop activity
- purchase props
- set up props in a timely manner
- support a designer in the developing process
- work safely with stage weapons
- work with the camera crew
- work with the lighting crew
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