Research Activity: Career Week

Name Dean Drummond________________

Occupation #1

Actor

2012 Median Pay

$20.26 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Some college, no degree

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

79,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

4% (Slower than average)

3,300

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occupation

Read scripts and meet with agents and other

professionals before accepting a role.
Audition in front of directors and producers.
Research their characters personal traits and
circumstances to portray them more authentically to
an audience.
Memorize their lines.
Rehearse their lines and performance, including
movement on stage or in front of the camera, with
other actors.
Discuss their role, following the directors directions.
Perform the role, following the directors directions.

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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Education
Many actors enhance their skills through formal dramatic
education. Many who specialize in theater have bachelors
degrees, although a degree isnt required.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
It takes many years of practice to develop the skills
needed to be successful as an actor, and actors are never
truly finish training. They work to improve their acting
skills throughout their career. Many actors continue to
train through workshops or mentoring by a drama couch.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Creativity
Memorization skills
Persistence
Physical Stamina
Reading Skills
Speaking skills

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$20.26 per hour

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Occupation #2

Multimedia Artists and Animators

2012 Median Pay

Entry-Level Education

$61,370 per year

$29.50 per hour
Bachelors Degree

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

68,900

Job Outlook, 2012-22

6% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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4,300

Employment, 2012: 79,800

Projected Employment, 2022: 83,000
Change in Percent: 4%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 3,300

Create graphics and animation using computer

programs and illustrations
Work with a team of animators and artists to create a
movie, game, or visual effect
Research upcoming projects to help create realistic
designs or animations
Develop storyboards that map out key scenes in
animations
Edit animations and effects on the basis of feedback
from directors, other animators, game designers, or
clients
Meet with clients, other animators, game designers,
directors, and other staff (which may include actors)
to review deadlines and development timelines

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One
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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

Name Dean Drummond________________

Education
Most of the time Employers look for people who have a
good portfolio of work, and they want people that have a
bachelors degree in fine art, computer graphics,
animation, or a related field.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
DONT HAVE THAT ONLY HAVE TRAINING. Some
animation studios have their own software and computer
applications that they use to create films. They give
workers on-the-job training to use this software.
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Artistic talent
Communication skills
Computer skills
Creativity
Time-management skills
$61,370

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Occupation #3

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

2012 Median Pay

Entry-Level Education

$46,280 per year

$22.25 per hour
Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

49,500

Job Outlook, 2012-22

3% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

1,400

Employment, 2012: 68,900

Projected Employment, 2022: 73,200
Change in Percent: 6
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 4,300

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Research Activity: Career Week

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List the duties of this
occupation

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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Name Dean Drummond________________

Shoot and record television programs, motion

pictures, music videos, documentaries, or news and
sorting events
Organize raw film footage into a continuous whole
Collaborate with a director to determine the overall
vision of the production
Discuss filming and editing techniques with a
director to improve a scene
Select the appropriate equipment, from the type of
lens to the appropriate lighting
Shoot or edit a scene based on the directors vision
Education
They most have a bachelors degree in a field related to
film or broadcasting. They also have to have an
understanding of digital cameras and editing software.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
NOT AVALIBLE
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills
Computer skills
Creativity
Detail oriented
Hand-eye coordination
Visual skills

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

$51,300

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List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012: 49,500

Projected Employment, 2022: 50,900
Change in Percent: 3%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 1,400

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