Prop makers create objects for use in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
42 to 44 variable
freelance / self-employed managing your own hours
You can get into this job through:
You could take a foundation degree or degree in:
You'll usually need:
You can do a college course to get some of the skills needed in this job. Course examples include:
You may need:
You could do a props technician advanced apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship takes 18 to 24 months to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could start by working in a theatre as a props assistant or technician. In film and TV you would start as an art department trainee.
Practical experience is usually essential to get an assistant job.
Volunteering for student productions, festivals and amateur theatre is a good way to get experience and make contact with people working in the industry, which could help when looking for jobs.
You can find out more about working in props from ScreenSkills and Creative Choices.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a workshop, at a TV studio, at a film studio or in a theatre.
Your working environment may be cramped and dusty.
With experience, you could move into set design, production design or stage management.
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