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Set Production Worker

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	Constructing a set for use in an animated commercial

Set production workers produce sets for films, plays or other entertainment productions such as concerts. They may be involved in a variety of productions areas, or specialise as set makers or scenic artists.

Duties and Tasks

Set Production Workers may perform the following tasks:

interpret designs of stage or set designers
produce props or stage sets for film or theatre productions
paint scenery backdrops according to designs for theatre sets
reproduce or imitate well known locations for sets
build, source and install specific props for sets
build, source and assemble entire sets according to specified designs from set designers
instruct stagehands, or production crew members on the installation and movement of set pieces during production
maintain or modify set backdrops or props for use on other productions
troubleshoot and look after rigging systems used on theatrical stages.

Specialisations

Set Production Workers may specialise as a:

Scenic Artist
Set Maker

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Art Industrial Arts Performing Arts
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including good vision for detail Including heavy lifting Including noisy environment Including physical effort Including standing for long periods
Work Field	Art, Design, Music and Entertainment
Work Interest	Creative or Artistic Practical or Mechanical
Skill Level	Skilled Non-trade Jobs

Work Conditions

Set production workers may have to work at nights, or early mornings, to install and dismantle sets prior to and after production. They may have to work at heights, and should be able to observe health and safety standards when working on big sets. For productions such as plays or concerts, they may have to travel overseas or interstate routinely. For productions such as film sets, they may have to stay on the location of the set for extended periods of time. Their working conditions may be indoors or outdoors, and may involve working long hours, depending on the type of set that they are working on. Therefore, maintaining a degree of flexibility with regard to working conditions and locations may be an advantage in securing ongoing employment in this field.

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