From scenic painter to set builder
16 of the 21 essential skills of a set builder are already essential for a scenic painter — about 76% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from scenic painter 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 sets
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep up with trends
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain theatre sets
- maintain workshop space
- paint sets
- 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 with respect for own safety
What would be new
5 skillsEssential for a set builder and not for a scenic painter. 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 scenic painter
2 roles- prop maker13 skills in common
- mask maker12 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.