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Creative and Performing Artists
What they do?
Film, television and radio producers manage the production of motion pictures, television shows, and radio programs.
A. Directors interpret scripts, select casts, and direct performers/other aspects of productions.
B. Record producers plan and co-ordinate musical recordings.
C. Directors of photography plan and co-ordinate the photography of motion pictures.
D. Conductors select and interpret musical works, and lead bands, orchestras, and choirs.
E. Arrangers adapt and modify musical compositions to convey desired themes.
F. Musicians play one or more instruments.
Where they find work?
1. Arts entertainment and recreation - 44.0%
2. Educational services - 27.0%
3. Information and cultural industries - 20.0%
4. Other services (except public administration) - 3.0%
What education do I need?
1. In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.
2. You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.
3. You may need membership in a related guild or union.
4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Drama
2. Art
3. English (Composition)
4. Music
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Creative and Performing Artists is $19.98/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport sector and are below average for all professional occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
5% of Creative and Performing Artists are unemployed. This rate is above the average for professionnal occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Creative and Performing Artists is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an above-average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($19.98) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (5%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be average because of Canada's ability to attract foreign production and the continuing positive impact of increased government spending on art/culture.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Creative and Performing Artists are found in Ontario and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (23%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Entertainment
2. Innovation
3. Researching
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
43% of Creative and Performing Artists are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 94,000 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, a decrease of 7% since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation.
