Arts Professionals (ANZSCO 211)

Tuesday 7 November 2023

Arts Professionals (ANZSCO 211) are individuals who communicate ideas, impressions, and facts through a variety of artistic mediums in order to achieve specific effects. They possess the ability to interpret compositions such as musical scores and scripts for performance.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Arts Professionals category require a certain level of skill, which can be acquired through the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • An AQF Bachelor's degree or higher qualification is typically required. However, at least five years of relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
  • An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience is also accepted (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

In New Zealand:

  • A NZQF Bachelor's degree or higher qualification is generally required. However, similar to Australia, at least five years of relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
  • A NZQF Diploma, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience, is also accepted (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

In certain cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • Conceiving and developing ideas, styles, characters, emotions, and themes, and translating them through artistic presentations.
  • Reading scripts and conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of parts, themes, and characterizations.
  • Composing music and dance routines, as well as creating visual forms such as paintings, pictures, and sculptures.
  • Learning lines, parts, cues, dance routines, and music.
  • Performing music, dances, dramatic roles, and other parts to entertain audiences.
  • Transporting and setting up photographic equipment, and capturing photographs.

Subcategories:

The Arts Professionals category can be further divided into the following subcategories:

  • 2111 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers: This subcategory includes individuals who specialize in acting, dancing, and other forms of entertainment.
  • 2112 Music Professionals: Music professionals encompass a variety of roles within the music industry, such as musicians, composers, and conductors.
  • 2113 Photographers: Photographers specialize in capturing images using various techniques and equipment.
  • 2114 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals: This subcategory includes professionals who create visual arts and crafts, such as painters, sculptors, and artisans.

These subcategories provide a more detailed breakdown of the different occupations within the broader Arts Professionals category.

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