Group
Occupation

231131 Actor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

231131 Actor

Entertains by portraying characters in film, television, video, stage productions, audio media, and digital games.

Specialisation

  • Voice Actor

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Reads scripts and undertakes research to gain understanding of parts, themes, and characterisations
  • Learns lines and cues, rehearses parts, and applies vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation
  • Prepares for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of the director
  • Acts parts and portrays roles as developed in rehearsals
  • May sing and dance, or play a musical instrument
  • May undertake promotional work
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