Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec ANZSCO 211199: skills & Visas

Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers Nec ANZSCO Code: 211199

Actors, dancers and other entertainers (ANZSCO code: 211199) role include entertaining the audiences by playing roles in productions, performances, dances and creative works. Additionally, this professional field works in a number of entertainment sources which includes theatre, film, television and radio. Common tasks involved in this profession are appearing in front of audiences, practicing roles, character development, collaborating with brands and performing. This profession is highly based on creative talent, personal commitment and high-level skills in the performing arts.

The career development in this profession is hard in both terms demand and career opportunities. However, the entertainment industry is experiencing growth and there is high demand for specialized roles. The career growth in this field includes moving into higher roles and specializing in a specific area like; stunt work or motivational speaking, or moving into relevant fields like; directing, choreography or teaching.

Job by: Rashid Khan

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Performing Artist, Performance Talent
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	211199

Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers Nec Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand: 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. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

Indicative Skill Level:

This occupation requires qualifications equivalent to an AQF bachelor's degree or higher educational level.

Applicants must fulfil at least one of the four criteria mentioned below:

Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include qualifications equivalent to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree or
- AQF Graduate Diploma
Bachelor degrees or higher degrees include:
- AQF Master's degrees or
- AQF Doctorate degrees
Highly relevant paid employment periods (20 hours or more per week)
A minimum of years of employment highly relevant to the nominated occupation, completed at the appropriate skill level in the five years prior to the date of application for skills assessment.
A minimum of 6 years of relevant employment is required - five years of relevant employment (may be outside the last 5 year period) in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years prior to application.

Tasks Include:

Reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characterisations.
Learning lines and cues, rehearsing parts, and applying vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation.
Preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors.
Acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions.
Practising dance routines and interpreting the choreographic content of the production.
Performing dances for audience entertainment, coordinating body movements and facial expression, usually with musical accompaniment.
Composing and notating ballet compositions and other dance routines.
Creating and performing individual performance routines.
Rehearsing, auditioning and travelling between entertainment venues.