Directors of photography plan and coordinate the photography of motion pictures. Conductors select and interpret musical works, and lead bands, orchestras and choirs. Arrangers adapt and modify musical compositions to convey desired themes. Musicians play one or more instruments. Singers sing musical arrangements.
Actors perform roles in motion picture, television and radio productions.
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists create original paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings and other art works. Education, Training and Experience People in this group usually have a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in their area of work. Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree or a community college diploma. They may require experience and be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills. The proportion of self-employed workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years.