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From set builder to prop maker

16 of the 23 essential skills of a prop maker are already essential for a set builder — about 70% 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.

16
skills carry over
7
would be new
70%
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

16 skills

Essential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.

What would be new

7 skills

Essential for a prop maker and not for a set builder. 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 set builder

2 roles

← set builderprop maker →The other way round

Counted from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Occupations are compared on their essential skills only.

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How far are you from being a prop maker?

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