National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

• 5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
• 52 - Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
• 522 - Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

5226 - Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

Workers in other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts co-ordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theatre, stage and dance companies.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • costumier
  • gaffer
  • key grip
  • lighting technician
  • make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  • program co-ordinator - broadcasting
  • property master - broadcasting
  • settings shop foreman/woman
  • special effects technician
  • stage manager
  • stunt co-ordinator
  • theatre technician

  All examples

• Inclusion(s)

  • machinist-electrician
  • stage electrician

• Exclusion(s)

  • Audio and video recording technicians (See 5225 Audio and video recording technicians)
  • Broadcast technicians (See 5224 Broadcast technicians)
  • Film and video camera operators (See 5222 Film and video camera operators)
  • Lighting designers (See 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers)
  • Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts (See 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts)

• Main duties

  This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  Floor managers

  • Co-ordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.

  Key grips

  • Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.

  Gaffers and lighting technicians

  • Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.

  Stunt co-ordinators and special effects technicians

  • Design and co-ordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.

  Make-up artists

  • Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.

  Costumiers

  • Study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.

  Settings shop foreman/woman

  • Assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets.

  Property masters

  • Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances.

• Employment requirements

  • For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field
    and
    Several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
  • Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
  • Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
  • Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
  • For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theatre is required.
  • Membership in a related union may be required.

• Additional information

  • There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.