§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

miniature set designer

Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures.

Description

Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the production. Miniature set designers cut material using hand tools to construct three-dimensional props and sets.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

health and safety regulations cinematography graphic design

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

photography film production process lighting techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

design miniature sets consult with production director work ergonomically design miniature props build miniature sets preset miniature sets model sets finish project within budget create set models follow work schedule use personal protection equipment preset props change over props

OPTIONALOptional competences

adapt props adapt sets manage supplies ensure visual quality of the set manage consumables stock work with the camera crew work safely with chemicals ensure safety of mobile electrical systems hand props to actors prevent technical problems with scenic elements work safely with machines work with the lighting crew analyse a script analyse the need for technical resources work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment translate artistic concepts to technical designs work with the director of photography draw up artistic production attend rehearsals

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)