1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 2 Professionals >> 25 Social, Arts and Miscellaneous Professionals >> 253 Artists and Related Professionals >> 2536 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors >> 2536-11 Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)

2536-11	Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
	Production Designer

Plans, organises and controls artistic aspects of film, stage or television productions.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Tasks Include:

studies scripts or scenarios to determine theme and setting
assesses staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers
selects or approves costumes, furnishings, lighting, props and artefacts
confers with directors, producers and other management over design detail
supervises and coordinates the activities of staff involved in wardrobe, make-up, lighting and property
directs placement of items on set
may prepare sketches, scale drawings or models of sets and scenes