Actor (Occupation Code : 265501)
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Description
Entertains by portraying roles in film, television, radio and stage productions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.Tasks
Acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions.Assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience.
Attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles.
Learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures.
Preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors.
Reading scripts and undertaking research to gain an understanding of parts, themes and characters.
Telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners.
Alternate Occupation Names
Voice-over Artist
Performance Artist
Mime Artist
Actress
Learning Pathways
Certificate 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Certificate Admission
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum admission requirements into higher certificate or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Diploma 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Degree 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.