From costume maker to prop maker
14 of the 23 essential skills of a prop maker are already essential for a costume maker — about 61% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 9
- would be new
- 61%
- of the target job covered
- 23
- essential skills of a prop maker
What a prop maker does
Prop makers construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain props used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. Props may be simple imitations of real life objects, or may include electronic, pyrotechnical, or other effects. Their work is based on artistic vision, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers involved in the production.
What carries over
14 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
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
9 skillsEssential for a prop maker and not for a costume 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 costume maker
2 roles- set builder14 skills in common
- mask maker13 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a prop maker?
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.