Prop maker
Code 3435.17
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.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- adapt props
- understand artistic concepts
- build props
- define prop building methods
- use personal protection equipment
- build devices into props
- interpret artistic intentions
- work safely with chemicals
- maintain props
- maintain workshop space
- maintain theatre equipment
- keep up with trends
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- develop prop effects
- work with respect for own safety
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work ergonomically
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Transversal competences
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences