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5226 – Other technical and co-ordinating occupations

in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing
arts
Workers in other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and 
the performing arts co-ordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion 
picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or 
recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, 
recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and 
theatre, stage and dance companies.

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Example titles Index of titles

Costumier
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Gaffer
Key grip
Lighting technician
Make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Program co-ordinator - broadcasting
Property master - broadcasting
Settings shop foreman/woman
Special effects technician
Stage manager
Stunt co-ordinator
Theatre technician

Inclusions
Machinist-electrician
Stage electrician

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Floor managers
Co-ordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and
cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and
television program tapings.

Key grips
Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and
dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.

Gaffers and lighting technicians

Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment
in studios and on sets and stages.

Stunt co-ordinators and special effects technicians

Design and co-ordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and
crashes.

Make-up artists
Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other
performers.

Costumiers
Study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the

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acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.

Settings shop foremen

Assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets.

Property masters
Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and
performances.

Employment requirements

For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or
university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field and
several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in
motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the
performing arts may require a training program.
Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for
make-up artists.
For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians,
completion of a college program or other specialized training program in
technical production for theatre is required.
Membership in a related union may be required.

Additional information

There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group,
depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.

Exclusions

Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
Broadcast technicians (5224)
Film and video camera operators (5222)
Lighting designers (in 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative
designers)
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and
the performing arts (5227)

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Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Skill level
B - Occupations usually require college education, specialized training or apprenticeship
training.

Major group
52 - Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Minor group
522 - Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating
occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

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