Siddiquea Aktar has researched various jobs in media, visual arts, and performing arts. They are most interested in being an actor because they enjoy it and are good at acting. Key skills for an actor include being able to perform in front of audiences, having a clear voice, taking on different characters, and showing a range of emotions. The job involves following proper dos and don'ts, being aware of safety issues, and working in a very competitive market, though there are opportunities for internships and volunteering. People can work regularly for a company or freelance between projects. While Siddiquea feels they are a good fit due to their ability to stay in character and work well with others,

1. NAME: Siddiquea Aktar
FORM: 10u
CREATIVE & MEDIA
UNIT 1: SCENE
Employment Opportunities
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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2. Under the following headings, list the jobs that you have researched and learned about so
far for specific areas. Also, describe the duties that go with them and possible routes in to
this job:
MEDIA DUTIES ROUTES IN
Comes up with an idea and with Be a runner and get to know
the help of producer he/she people in the media industry till
Director makes it happen. your good enough to do it.
(Bangla TV)
Helps the director to make Internship for sometime till you
things happen and most are good enough to do the job.
Producer importantly he/she is in charge
of the budget.
(Channel 4)
Edits the movie/music video Do a demo and send it around
and put special effect in the clip to show what you can do till
Editor i.e. slow motion or sound in the you get a response.
(Voice of Africa) background.
Films the actors in different Film a video showing what you
Camera angles that is appropriate for the can do and send it out to
man/women film people.
(BBC 1)
Puts the make up on Beauty course /work
actor/actress to make them look experience or do voluntary
Make up appropriate to the movie/music work to put make up on people.
artist video. i.e. make an characters
look old/young or anything else
(Theatre Royal) that is needed for the
movie/music video.
VISUAL ARTS DUTIES ROUTES IN
To design a costume for a Past experience in art as well as
Costume particular theme for a particular some experience in designing
character.
designer
(Theatre Royal)
PERFORMING DUTIES ROUTES IN
ARTS
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3. To take a role of a character Do voluntary (unpaid) drama
through out the play to entertain that will have to be performed
Actors people. in front of audience.
(ATC theatre)
A person who can take any beat Do voluntary (unpaid) dance
and dance to it and also be able work that will have to be
Dancer to perform it in front of performed in front of audience.
audience .i.e. street dance,
(Stratford Circus) contemporary etc.
A person that uses their voice to Make a demo of you singing
Singer entertain people using different and show people how good you
tone. are or out it up in a website i.e.
(Theatre Royal) YouTube and get known by the
public.
1. Choose the job above that you are most interested in and explain why it
appeals to you:
The jobs that appeals to me the most is being a dancer and an actress because I
enjoy it and I am good at it, but if I had to choose one I would choose actress as I
am more confident at acting and I enjoy it more.
Describe the skills that you think may be required to excel at this job and say
why they are important.
To be an actor you have to be able to perform in front of people, you have to have
a loud and clear voice so you can get your voice heard by the audience. You also
have to be able to able to take a role of a character and stay as that character you
are playing through out the play. Ranging from the ability to assume a different
body shape or language, depending on the age and fitness of their character. Have
to have other skills too as for some productions, singing or dancing skills may be
required and lastlyYou have to be able to show difference emotion through your
acting.
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4. 2. What are the main DOs and DON’Ts of the job?
Do not at any point get out of character. If you mess up a part just improvise
instead of letting the audience know that you made a mistake. Listen to others,
don’t just do what you think is right; Respect everyone whether it’s the producer,
director, actor/actress or even a runner.
3. Does the job involve issues of risk and health and safety? Explain.
Being aware of others when holding a sharp object from a scene, Be careful
during performing or recording when doing stunts or holding a weapons. Working
at height and be aware of the fire exit for fire safety.
4. Is this a very competitive job market? Are there usually many vacancies for such
a post?
This is a very competitive market and very hard to get in to but there is always
internship or other voluntary work that you could help you get in to the industry.
5. Are most people in this job free lancers or regular salary workers, or is it
balanced?
It is very balanced because it depends on what sort of job you do, some people
may work for a specific company or star a soap where they have a steady job and
others may be doing a film so the job will be only available to for that film before
you have to go and look (audition) for another job (film for example).
6. a) Why do you think that you are right for the job?
Because I am able to stay in a role of any character that is given and I work well
with others and get along with everyone. I have a good memory which will be
handy when memorising the script. I get stage fright and this is not good as the
job includes performing in front of people, so I need to start performing and
presenting in front of people so I am used to it.
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