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Arts Officers, Producers & Directors

Description

Arts officers, producers and directors assume creative, financial and organisational responsibilities in the production and direction of television and radio programmes, films, stage presentations, content for other media, and the promotion and exhibition of other creative activities.

Tasks

Chooses writers, scripts, technical staff and performers, and assumes overall responsibility for completion of project on time and within budget

Directs actors, designers, camera team, sound crew and other production and technical staff to achieve desired effects

Breaks script into scenes and formulates a shooting schedule that will be most economical in terms of time, location and sets

Prepares rehearsal and production schedule for main events, design of sets and costumes, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals

Ensures necessary equipment, props, performers and technical staff are on set when required

Manages health and safety issues

Selects, contracts, markets and arranges for the presentation and/or distribution of performance, visual and heritage arts.

Educational Requirements

Entry can be via academic qualifications, BTEC/SQA awards, diplomas or degrees in sector-relevant subjects. Apprenticeships are available at NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in some areas.