Puppet Designer Science & Engineering Professionals

Adapt an existing design to changed circumstances and ensure that the artistic quality of the original design is reflected in the final result.

Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.

Analyse the artistic concept, form and structure of a live performance based on observation during rehearsals or improvisation. Create a structured base for the design process of a specific production.

Analyse the selection and distribution of material elements on a stage.

Give instructions to all team members about how they should run the performance.

Efficient communication during live performance, anticipate any possible malfunctioning.

Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design …

Share and develop design ideas with the artistic team. Conceptualise new ideas independently and with others. Present your idea, gain feedback and take it into account. Make sure the design …

Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Identify and explore recent developments in technology and materials used in the live performance industry, in order to create an up-to-date technical background for one's personal design work.

Identify and investigate sociological trends and movements in society.

Control and ensure the quality of design results during a run.

Prepare and present detailed design suggestions for a specific production to a mixed group of people, including technical, artistic and management staff.

Assess past artistic activities with a view to improving future projects.

Thorough research for information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production based.

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.

Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.

Updating the design results based on observation of the stage image during the rehearsals, especially where the different designs and the action are integrated.

Set up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.

Construct hand, string, rod and shadow puppets from materials such as wood, papier maché, Styrofoam, wires, metal and rubber, using hand and machine tools.

Design and construct puppets and movement control mechanism, based on sketches and/or scripts, for artistic and entertainment purposes.

Sew clothing for puppets by hand or machine.

Interpret an artistic plan and verify whether the described design can be executed.

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.

File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.

Coordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.

Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.

Make sure that a given budget remains up to date using most recent and most accurate information. Anticipate possible variations and ensure that the set budgetary goals can be reached …

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.