Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Videos

By: Saly Hanna

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

My job is to apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Some of my tasks are:• Requisition or acquire needed materials

for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.

• Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, in order to augment period production files.

• Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring in order to achieve specific color effects.

Some of my knowledge is:• Personnel and Human Resources -

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Dancers

My job is to perform dances. I can also sing or act.

Some of my tasks are:• Interpret or modify music, applying

knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

• Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.

• Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.

Artistic- Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Education- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

SingersMy job is to sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Some of my tasks are:• Interpret or modify music, applying

knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

• Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.

• Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation

Some of my knowledge is:• Administration and Management -

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.