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Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

SOC 27-2012.02

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Coordination

3.8

Time Management

3.8

Monitoring

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Communications and Media

4.5

English Language

4.2

Telecommunications

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.9

Production and Processing

3.8

Administration and Management

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Fine Arts

3.4

Key Tasks

1Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.

2Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.

3Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.

4Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.

5Compile cue words and phrases and cue announcers, cast members, and technicians during performances.

Also Known As

Art Framing Manager Artistic Director Assistant Director Associate Artistic Director Commercial Director Creative Director Director Drama Director Dramatic Coach Dramatic Director