1. Job areas form one sector Your job example Skills Education and Training Personal Attributes/Qualities
Technical Camera operator Working in video camera
operation requires good
eyesight, technical skill, and
creativity. Extensive
knowledge of cameras,
lenses, and lighting, and the
ability to operate cameras in
different settings - such as
studios and remote locations
- is essential. Knowledge of
editing equipment and
software is also required for
many positions.
While a college degree is not required
for many video camera operator
positions, an associate's or bachelor's
degree with coursework in
videography, journalism, television,
and film can provide excellent training.
Some universities also offer 2-year
certificate programs in
cinematography with courses in
camera operation, shot composition,
technique, and lighting.
Video camera operators need
good eyesight, hand-eye
coordination, and physical
strength to hold a camera for
extended periods of time. They
should also be team players
that willingly accept direction
and communicate well, verbally
and in writing. Creativity,
patience, accuracy, stress-
tolerance, and detail-orientation
are also important.
2. Editorial Film/video editor A film or video editor is
responsible for assembling
recorded raw material into a
finished product suitable for
broadcasting. The material
may consist of camera
footage, dialogue, sound
effects, graphics and special
effects. This is a key role in
the post-production process
and the editor's skill can
determine the quality and
delivery of the final product.
Digital technology, specialist
computer software and high-
quality digitization of sound
and pictures have effectively
replaced the traditional
manual method of cutting
film. Depending on the
product, an editor may be
very involved in creating the
narrative, structure and tone
of the program or film. In
some situations, they may be
given creative freedom while
in others they may be
needed merely to operate the
machine.
No specific qualifications are required
and so this area of work is open to all
graduates and those with a HND.
However, the following subjects may
increase your chances and provide
you with useful experience:
. Communication and media studies;
. Photography/film/television;
. Fine art/visual art;
. Information technology/multimedia;
Graphic design.
. Knowledge of the film
industry and movie
production
. Knowledge of editing
equipment and a
willingness to keep up
with changes in that
technology
. A good photographic eye for
camera angles and
special effects, as well
as knowledge of audio
effects
. Ability to work alone on
detailed and sometimes
tedious work
. Problem-solving skills to
make film sequences
work well or to work with
the available footage
. Strong interpersonal skills to
work well with directors,
cinematographers,
sound editors, special
effects editors and
music producers
. Flexibility to deal with
production delays,
unexpected problems
and varied personality
types
3. Administrative
Film production
coordinators
1) Understand,
absolutely, the entire
process of the
production that you are
coordinating and be able
to articulate it in writing
and in conversation 2)
The ability to envision
the entire production,
from the finished event
or product back to the
beginning, so you can
PRE-PLAN, ADJUST
and EXECUTE every
single detail in order to
avoid mistakes,
disasters and crisis 3)
Sensitive and diplomatic
interpersonal
communication skills for
managing teams and
individuals and inspiring
them to do their best in
executing the overall
vision of the production
While formal education is not
mandatory for entering this
career, some employers prefer
candidates with at least a
bachelor's degree in a relevant
field, such as film studies.
Additionally, some film
production coordinator positions
are internships filled by students
who may receive compensation
in the form of college credits. A
bachelor's degree in film
production or film studies
focuses on production aspects
of filmmaking.
Under the direction of
the Production Manager,
assist in the coordination
and production of Fringe-
produced programs, events
and activities.
Under the direction of the
Production Manager,
research, plan and deliver
Fringe produced programs,
events and activities,
specifically: Opening Night
Parade; Pre & Post event
planning, event infrastructure
set up and pack down and
coordination of logistics,
managing and briefing crew
and liaising with operations
coordinator.
Contribute to the production
department planning for
Adelaide Fringe 2014,
including but not limited to;
Risk Management,
Workplace Health & Safety
and Emergency scenario
planning documentation.
4. Managerial
Film director
. Directors have overall
responsibility for the
way films or television
programmers are made.
As a director, you
would use your
creativity,
organizational skills and
technical knowledge to
manage the whole
production process.
Meeting producers
. Commissioning a script or an
idea for a documentary
. Interpreting scripts and
developing storyboards
. Deciding on how the
production should look
and where it should be
filmed
. Planning the shooting
schedule and logistics
. Hiring the cast and crew
Guiding the technical crew
The most important requirements
are to have substantial
experience in TV or film, in-
depth understanding of the
production process, and a
network of contacts in the
industry.
As an experienced director, you
could take short courses and
master classes to help you further
your technical, business and
creative skills. You can find
relevant training with
organizations such as:
. Film schools
. Regional screen agencies
. Specialist private training
companies
Directors’ Guild of Great Britain.
. Integrity: People trust a
good manager because
they know he or she has
personal integrity.
Workers need to know
that you will fight for
them, do what you say,
and follow the rules.
. Dependability/Reliability:
As a person, you should
be dependable and
reliable. Your superiors,
as well as your
subordinates, need to
know that you can be
counted on. Others in
the organization should
be able to rely on you.
. Optimism: An optimistic
attitude can help build
morale in your
employees. Your
positive attitude can
inspire others, and help
them feel good about
getting things done.
Confidence: You need to be
able to make decisions in
confidence, and show others
that you are capable of making
good decisions. Your
confidence will rub off on
others, and can be of benefit.
5. Finance
Accounting assistant
. Balancing accounts
. Processing receipts, sales
invoices and
payments
. Maintaining financial
records which
accurately record the
business’ incoming
and outgoing finances
. Completing VAT return
forms
. Ensuring that accounts are
accurately monitored
and recorded
. Dealing with a company’s
payroll by processing
wages and employee
expense claims
. Preparing profit and loss
accounts sheets
. Preparing balance sheets
. Answering the phone and
reading/sending
emails to clients
Meeting and greeting clients
when they come into the
office
A qualification in bookkeeping or
accounts preparation will act as
a good grounding for the job and
will usually enable accounts
assistants to progress to higher
wages faster although training
towards these qualifications is
usually offered by employers
through the job. More specific
qualifications related to the job
of accounts assistant include:
. Association of Accounting
Technicians (AAT) Level
2 Certificate in Book
Keeping
. International Association of
Bookkeepers (IAB) Levels
2 and 3 Certificates in
Bookkeeping
. Institute of Certified
Bookkeepers (ICB) Level
1 Certificate in Basic
Bookkeeping
. Institute of Certified
Bookkeepers (ICB) Level
2 in Manual or
Computerized
Bookkeeping
OCR Level 1 Certificate in
Bookkeeping
. Highly Organized -
Attention to detail
and the ability to
work with a high
degree of accuracy in
an efficient and
timely manner and
to strict deadlines.
. Accurate - in calculating,
recording and
checking of work.
. Good timekeeping and
punctuality.
. Ability to identify, analyze
and solve problems.
. Team player - willing to
multi-skill, help
others and be able to
ask for help.
. Good interpersonal skills
in order to
communicate at all
levels.
. Good Customer Service -
able to meet the
needs of both
internal and external
customers.
A 'can do’ attitude and
flexible approach to
working is essential to this
role.
6. Creative
Costume designers
Skills
. Physical
fitness
. Good
eyesight
. Normal color
vision art
and design
. Dressmaking
. Sewing skills
. Able to
accept criticism
. Ambitious
Remain calm
under pressure
Qualifications
. First Degree
HND
Experience
. Volunteering
. Creative industry
. Portfolio
. Fashion
Creative
Fashion designers need a flair
for the artistic. A sense of
how colors work together and
an eye for complementary
fabrics is musts.
Fashion designers need
creativity, or the ability to
use their imagination to
conjure original outfits and
patterns. Designers work
with diverse fabrics, shapes
and colors to make outfits
that are distinctive, practical
and fashionable.
7. Unit 3 Task 3 Table 1
Looking at the jobs you wrote about in task 2 you must write about the skills, education, training and personal attributes required in this job.
Sales and Marketing Sales executive maturity
confidence
perseverance
patience
excellent interpersonal
skills
commercial awareness
IT skills
Employers in a field like sales
and marketing generally prefer a
bachelor’s degree. Sales
executives can further their
knowledge by seeking
certification and/or attending
continuing education classes.
The job usually requires at least
two years of prior sales
experience.
organising sales visits
demonstrating/presenting
products
establishing new business
maintaining accurate
records
attending trade
exhibitions, conferences
and meetings.
reviewing sales
performance