set builder

Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use a wide variety of materials like wood, steel, aluminium and plastics. Their work is based on artistic vision, scale models, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers and may build exibition stands for fairs, carnavals and other events.

Alternative Labels

blacksmith welder

carpenter

chief carpenter

exhibition builder

property maker & set builder

property maker and set builder

prop maker & set builder

prop maker and set builder

scenic builder

set & stage builder

set and stage builder

set builder

set builder & designer

set builder & dresser

set builder & property maker

set builder & prop maker

set builder and designer

set builder and dresser

set builder and property maker

set builder and prop maker

set constructor

set designer & builder

set designer and builder

set dresser & builder

set dresser and builder

stage & set builder

stage and set builder

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

Narrower occupations

- scenic painter

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt sets adapt to artists' creative demands build set constructions finish project within budget follow safety procedures when working at heights follow work schedule keep up with trends maintain theatre equipment maintain theatre sets maintain workshop space paint sets 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 set building methods define set painting methods develop professional network keep personal administration make set construction drawings manage consumables stock manage personal professional development manage technical resources stock operate forklift operate telehandler organise workshop space perform first fire intervention plan workshop activity support a designer in the developing process use moulding techniques work with prop makers work with the camera crew work with the director of photography work with the lighting crew

Optional Knowledge

lighting techniques photography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/34e1c889-0fd1-4d1f-aba9-3b6263ae667a

Status

released

Occupations

set builder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI