My Dream Career(?): Film Director by Chloe Russ https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4 The question mark is there because I do not fully know if that is my dream. I want to work in film, but I may not be a director. en-us 2020-10-20 17:14:20 UTC 2020-10-20 18:22:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3a5.png Job Description cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/845963012 A film director controls the artistic and dramatic aspects of the script/screenplay. A director guides the crew and actors to fulfil their full potential on the set. The director also plays a big part in selecting the cast members.
 ]]> 2020-10-20 17:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/845963012 Salary and Benefits cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846090375 A film director can make anywhere from $30,000 to $150,000 a year, it all depends on the company the director is signed to. The benefits also depend on pay scale of the film company.

]]> 2020-10-20 18:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846090375 Education and Requirements cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846110980 A degree is not needed but it greatly helps. 

58% of film directors have a Bachelor’s degree. 

It also helps to have over five years of experience on a film set.

]]> 2020-10-20 18:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846110980 Career Growth cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846131238 It is projected in the next few years there will be a 5% job growth for directors in all of the US

In Georgia alone, it is projected to be 31%

]]> 2020-10-20 18:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846131238 Responsibilities (a typical day on the job) cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846142219
  • Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
  • Coordinate artistic activities.
  • Direct productions or performances.
  • Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
  • Study scripts to determine project requirements.

    • ]]>     2020-10-20 18:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846142219     Skills Needed For The Job cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846151215
  • Speaking - Talking to others.
  • Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
  • Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

    • ]]>     2020-10-20 18:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846151215     Abilities Needed For The Job cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846156120
  • Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
  • Originality - Creating new and original ideas.
  • Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
  • Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
  • Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.

    • ]]>     2020-10-20 18:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846156120     Related Careers (alternate paths) cruss5155 https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846159858
  • Producers
  • Technical Directors/Managers
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Editors
  • Program Directors
    • ]]>     2020-10-20 18:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cruss5155/a3kggm9gzsfkg0w4/wish/846159858