Artistic Director

Overview

Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Artistic Directors and Media Producers (excluding Video) require relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Radio and Television Presenters require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

  • managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
  • formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
  • hiring and managing artistic staff
  • controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
  • directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
  • introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
  • preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
  • presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
  • researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

16 courses found.

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80402ACT: Advanced Diploma of Communication and New Media
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51545: Diploma of Mass Communication
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51139: Certificate III in Media
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50937: Diploma of Mass Communication
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50647: Certificate III in Media Fundamentals
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50265: Advanced Diploma of Film and Television
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20109TPWA: Diploma of Film And Television
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14263ACT: Diploma of Communicaton and Media (Technical Communication)
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14262ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Editing)
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14261ACT: Diploma of Communications and Media (Administrative Communication)
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14260ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Journalism)
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14259ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Media/Multimedia)
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14258ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Event Management)
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14257ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Public Relations)
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12771ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media
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12633WA: Certificate IV in Film And Television
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