General Description
FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO AND STAGE DIRECTORS direct the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 1
In Australia and New Zealand, the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
- At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Task Information
- studying scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
- assessing locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers
- overseeing creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions
- determining lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect
- viewing film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot
- planning and organising the preparation and presentation of programs
- supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment
- assessing technical requirements of productions by studying scripts and discussing program content, set locations and stage directions with production team
- creating, planning, writing scripts for, recording, videotaping and editing programs
Occupations in this group:
（1）212311 ART DIRECTOR (FILM, TELEVISION OR STAGE)
Alternative Title: Production Designer
Plans, organises and controls artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience.
（2）212312 DIRECTOR (FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO OR STAGE)
Interprets and approves selection of scripts, and directs and instructs cast and crew during filming, recording or performance of productions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience.
（3）212313 DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Alternative Title: Cinematographer
Plans, directs and coordinates filming to control the quality and style of photography in films or videos.
（4）212314 FILM AND VIDEO EDITOR
Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials.
（5）212315 PROGRAM DIRECTOR (TELEVISION OR RADIO)
Compiles and directs programs for television or radio.
（6）212316 STAGE MANAGER
Plans, organises, supervises and coordinates the activities of workers responsible for placing sets and properties, and operating lighting and sound equipment as part of film, television or stage productions.
（7）212317 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Alternative Title:Technical Producer
Controls the quality of pictures and sound for television or radio programs by directing technical teams and planning and organising technical facilities.
（8）212318 VIDEO PRODUCER
Creates films, television programs, video productions or commercials by filming, adding sound and editing in digital or analogue format. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience.
（9）212399 FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO AND STAGE DIRECTORS NEC
This occupation group covers Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors not elsewhere classified.
Occupations in this group include: Audio Director、Casting Director、Lighting Director、Location Manager (Film or Television)