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crew members, and writers to discuss details of pro-
duction, such as photography, script, music, sets, and
costumes. Plan details such as framing, composi-
tion, camera movement, sound, and actor movement
for each shot or scene. Communicate to actors the
approach, characterization, and movement needed
for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and
takes are minimized. Establish pace of programs
and sequences of scenes according to time require-
ments and cast and set accessibility. Choose settings
and locations for fi lms and determine how scenes will
be shot in these settings. Identify and approve equip-
ment and elements required for productions, such as
scenery, lights, props, costumes, choreography, and
music. Compile scripts, program notes, and other
material related to productions. Perform producers’
duties such as securing fi nancial backing, establish-
ing and administering budgets, and recruiting cast
and crew. Select plays or scripts for production and
determine how material should be interpreted and
performed. Compile cue words and phrases; cue
announcers, cast members, and technicians during
performances. Consult with writers, producers, or
actors about script changes or “workshop” scripts,
through rehearsal with writers and actors, to create
fi nal drafts. Collaborate with producers to hire crew
members such as art directors, cinematographers,
and costumer designers. Review fi lm daily to check
on work in progress and to plan for future fi lming.
Interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage lay-
outs and supervise placement of equipment and scen-
ery. Hold auditions for parts or negotiate contracts
with actors determined suitable for specifi c roles,
working in conjunction with producers.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 03. Arts and Com-
munication. Work Group: 03.06. Drama. Other
Jobs in " is Work Group: Actors; Costume Atten-
dants; Makeup Artists, # eatrical and Performance;
Public Address System and Other Announcers; Radio
and Television Announcers.
Skills: Management of Personnel Resources; Time
Management; Judgment and Decision Making;
Operations Analysis; Equipment Selection; Active
Listening; Speaking; Critical # inking.
Education and Training Programs: Radio and
Te l e v i s i o n ; D r a m a a n d D r a m a t i c s / # eatre Arts, Gen-
eral; Directing and # eatrical Production; # eatre/
# eatre Arts Management; Dramatic/# eatre Arts
and Stagecraft, Other; Film/Cinema Studies; Cin-
ematography and Film/Video Production. Related
Knowledge/Courses: Communications and Media;
Te l e c o m mu n i c a t i o n s ; Fi n e A r t s ; G e o g r a p h y ; C o m -
puters and Electronics; Education and Training.
Work Env ironment : More often indoors than out-
doors; noisy; sitting; using hands on objects, tools,
or controls.Education Administrators,
Elementary and Secondary School
! Personality Code: ESC
! Education/Training Required: Work
experience plus degree
! Annual Earnings: $80,580
! Beginning Wage: $52,940
! Earnings Growth Potential: Low
! Growth: 7.6%
! Annual Job Openings: 27,143
! Self-Employed: 3.3%
! Part-Time: 8.3%Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, cleri-
cal, or auxiliary activities of public or private ele-
mentary or secondary-level schools. Review and
approve new programs or recommend modifi cations
to existing programs, submitting program propos-
als for school board approval as necessary. Prepare,
maintain, or oversee the preparation and mainte-
nance of attendance, activity, planning, or person-
nel reports and records. Confer with parents and staff
to discuss educational activities, policies, and student
behavioral or learning problems. Prepare and submit
budget requests and recommendations or grant pro-
posals to solicit program funding. Direct and coor-
dinate school maintenance services and the use of
school facilities. Counsel and provide guidance to