From prop maker to set builder
16 of the 21 essential skills of a set builder are already essential for a prop maker — about 76% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from prop maker in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 5
- would be new
- 76%
- of the target job covered
- 21
- essential skills of a set builder
What a set builder does
Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use a wide variety of materials like wood, steel, aluminium and plastics. Their work is based on artistic vision, scale models, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers and may build exibition stands for fairs, carnavals and other events.
What carries over
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
- keep up with trends
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain workshop space
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
5 skillsEssential for a set builder and not for a prop maker. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from prop maker
2 roles- prop master/prop mistress16 skills in common
- costume maker14 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a set builder?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.