Occupation Presentation
By: Aruba, Simran, and Eileithyia
Photographer
NOC Code- 5221
Brief Description of occupation: Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that visually tell a story or record an event.
Duties:
· Market and advertise services to attract clients
· Use photo enhancing software
· Use various photographic techniques and equipment
Work Environment:
· Photographic services
· Newspapers, books
· Television broadcasting
· Art, entertainment
· stand and walk for long periods while carrying heavy equipment
Essential skills and technical skills:
· Artistic ability
· Business skills
· Computer skills
· Customer service skills
· Interpersonal skills
Salary Range:
· Hourly wage $13.70
Future Outlook:
Employment Range: Employment of photographers is expected to grow 12% over the 2008- 2018 periods, about as fast as the average for all occupations
Job Prospects: Photographers can expect keen competition for job openings because the work is attractive to many people
Employment Requirements:
· Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
· Grade 12 English
· 3 grade 11 or 12 C, M, U courses
Requirements:
· Portfolio with 12 examples of black and white and coloured prints
Tattoo Artist
Brief Description of Occupation: An individual that applies permanent ink tattoos on any part of a client's body.
Tasks:
- Cleaning tattoo equipment and work area
- Being creative in new designs
- Understanding and identifying the client's desires
- Up to date with the latest in the world of tattoos
- Up to date with the latest health and safety procedures
Essential Skills & Technical Skills:
- Artistic Skills
- Health Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Concentration Skills
Future Outlook: The annual growth expectation of employment is 9.8% over the years 2015- 2020
Employment Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Art related courses
- Training Program/Apprenticeship
- Minimum 18 years old
- Disease prevention & skin diseases/infections certification
- Tattoo license and certification
- Portfolio of different outstanding sketches and drawings
- Body Piercer
- Painter
Dance Teacher
NOC Code: 5134
Brief Description of Occupation: A dance teacher trains and helps students develop their dance technique and ability.Tasks:
- Teach dance techniques to amateur andprofessional individuals
- Teach the theory of dance and the parts of the body
- Create dances for film, theatre and tv performances that convey stories and ideas
- Prepare dance students for specific auditions and performances
Essential and Technical Skills:
- Patience
- Communication
- Adaptability
Salary Range: $39 000- $50 000 Annually
Program Length: 2 years
Future Outlook: Employment of dancers and choreographers is expected to grow 6 percent during the 2006-16 decade, more slowly than the average for all occupations.
Job Prospects: Because many people enjoy dance and would like to make their careers in dance, dancers and choreographers face intense competition for jobs. Only the most talented find regular employment.
Reqirements:
- Minimum- Bachelors degree in fine arts
- An audition/ resume
- Recent picture
- Reference letter
Programs at:
- Canada's National Ballet School
- Universities/ colleges ( York University)
- Canadian Conteempory Dance Theatre
Related Careers:
- Choregrapher
- Costum Designer
- Dance Therapist
Work Cited/Sources
http://www.innovatorsguide.org/occupations/photographer_job_outlook.htm "Photographer Job Outlook", U.S Department of Labor, 2008-2010
http://www.humber.ca/program/creative-photography "Full time programs", Humber College, Sept. 3. 2015"
http://tattoo.about.com/od/tattoosgeneralinfo/ht/beatattooartist.htm