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.

Alternative Labels

prop & puppet maker

prop builder

prop designer & maker

prop designer and maker

property & puppet maker

property builder

property designer & maker

property designer and maker

property maker

property maker & designer

property maker & modeller

property maker & scenic artist

property maker & scenic painter

property maker & set dresser

property maker and designer

property maker and modeller

property maker and scenic artist

property maker and scenic painter

property maker and set dresser

property modeller & maker

property modeller and maker

prop maker & designer

prop maker & modeller

prop maker & scenic artist

prop maker & scenic painter

prop maker & set dresser

prop maker and designer

prop maker and modeller

prop maker and scenic artist

prop maker and scenic painter

prop maker and set dresser

prop modeller & maker

prop modeller and maker

scenic artist & property maker

scenic artist & prop maker

scenic artist and property maker

scenic artist and prop maker

scenic painter & property maker

scenic painter & prop maker

scenic painter and property maker

scenic painter and prop maker

set dresser & property maker

set dresser & prop maker

set dresser and property maker

set dresser and prop maker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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 Skills and Competences

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 manage consumables stock manage personal professional development manage technical resources stock organise workshop space perform first fire intervention 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

Optional Knowledge

lighting techniques photography

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7a18e959-44fe-49ae-9757-124f46a7487c

Status

released

Occupations

prop maker

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status