27-1027.00Apprenticeship

Set & Exhibit Designers

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Key Tasks

  • Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.
  • Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
  • Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting.
  • Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.
  • Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.
  • Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets.
  • Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements.
  • Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.
  • Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.
  • Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.
  • Select set props, such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.
  • Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.
  • Examine objects to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to display them.
  • Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.
  • Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special-effects components.
  • Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.
  • Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.
  • Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use.
  • Confer with conservators to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced.
  • Plan for location-specific issues, such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns.
  • Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction.
  • Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
  • Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures.
  • Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations, such as streets and fairgrounds.
  • Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts.
  • Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete.
  • Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits, advertising, publicity notices, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations.

Skills

Active Listening
72%
Reading Comprehension
72%
Critical Thinking
69%
Operations Analysis
69%
Speaking
69%
Time Management
69%
Coordination
63%
Complex Problem Solving
60%
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
Writing
56%
Active Learning
53%
Monitoring
53%
Instructing
50%
Mathematics
50%
Negotiation
50%
Persuasion
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Learning Strategies
47%
Management of Personnel Resources
47%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Management of Financial Resources
44%
Management of Material Resources
44%
Quality Control Analysis
31%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Technology Design
22%
Equipment Selection
22%
Operation and Control
19%
Programming
19%
Science
19%
Installation
13%
Troubleshooting
13%
Equipment Maintenance
10%
Repairing
10%

Knowledge

Fine Arts
99%
Design
98%
Computers and Electronics
70%
Building and Construction
63%
History and Archeology
61%
English Language
56%
Communications and Media
54%
Mathematics
51%
Production and Processing
51%
Administration and Management
50%
Engineering and Technology
49%
Mechanical
48%
Sociology and Anthropology
45%
Psychology
44%
Education and Training
41%
Customer and Personal Service
37%
Philosophy and Theology
36%
Physics
36%
Economics and Accounting
31%
Geography
31%
Administrative
30%
Public Safety and Security
30%
Personnel and Human Resources
28%
Sales and Marketing
28%
Telecommunications
23%
Foreign Language
18%
Chemistry
17%
Transportation
17%
Law and Government
13%
Therapy and Counseling
8%
Medicine and Dentistry
7%
Biology
5%
Food Production
3%

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Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
78%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Visualization
75%
Originality
72%
Problem Sensitivity
72%
Written Comprehension
72%
Information Ordering
69%
Near Vision
69%
Oral Expression
69%
Speech Recognition
69%
Written Expression
69%
Deductive Reasoning
66%
Speech Clarity
66%
Category Flexibility
63%
Inductive Reasoning
63%
Far Vision
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
47%
Finger Dexterity
44%
Mathematical Reasoning
44%
Number Facility
44%
Speed of Closure
44%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
41%
Control Precision
41%
Manual Dexterity
41%
Memorization
38%
Depth Perception
31%
Auditory Attention
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
28%
Multilimb Coordination
28%
Static Strength
28%
Trunk Strength
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
22%
Spatial Orientation
22%
Reaction Time
19%
Wrist-Finger Speed
19%
Glare Sensitivity
16%
Response Orientation
16%
Sound Localization
16%
Rate Control
13%
Speed of Limb Movement
13%
Dynamic Strength
10%
Extent Flexibility
10%
Gross Body Coordination
10%
Night Vision
10%
Peripheral Vision
10%
Stamina
10%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Explosive Strength
0%

Work Activities

Thinking Creatively
95%
Getting Information
92%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
88%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
86%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
83%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
83%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
82%
Working with Computers
73%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
72%
Scheduling Work and Activities
62%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
59%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
56%
Developing and Building Teams
54%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
54%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
54%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
53%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
51%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
50%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
49%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Performing Administrative Activities
47%
Coaching and Developing Others
45%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
44%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
44%
Training and Teaching Others
44%
Processing Information
43%
Analyzing Data or Information
42%
Documenting/Recording Information
42%
Selling or Influencing Others
38%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
36%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
35%
Handling and Moving Objects
35%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
34%
Performing General Physical Activities
31%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
26%
Staffing Organizational Units
24%
Controlling Machines and Processes
23%
Assisting and Caring for Others
19%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
16%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
14%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
11%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

97%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

95%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

92%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

90%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

82%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

81%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

80%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

80%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

76%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

74%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

73%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

73%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

67%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

67%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

62%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

62%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

53%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

53%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

51%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

50%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

49%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

48%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

45%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

44%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

43%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

43%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

42%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

42%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

41%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

41%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

38%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

33%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

33%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

33%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

32%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

32%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

32%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

29%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

25%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

25%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

23%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

23%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

22%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

22%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

20%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

20%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

19%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

19%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

18%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

12%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

12%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

10%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

6%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

6%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

3%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

33%

Master's degree

33%

Some college, no degree

10%

Interests

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

100

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

49

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

43

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

38

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

35

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

31

Work Styles

Innovation
90%
Attention to Detail
80%
Adaptability
72%
Achievement Orientation
65%
Dependability
63%
Initiative
60%
Self-Confidence
59%
Perseverance
55%
Intellectual Curiosity
51%
Cooperation
48%
Social Orientation
48%
Stress Tolerance
48%
Leadership Orientation
43%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
41%
Self-Control
34%
Integrity
25%
Cautiousness
23%
Sincerity
22%
Empathy
16%
Optimism
9%

Work Values

Achievement
78%
Independence
67%
Working Conditions
61%
Recognition
45%
Support
45%
Relationships
39%

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