Research Activity: Careers

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Actress
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion
picture productions, or other settings for
entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret
serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body
movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance
and sing.
Wire Walker, Understudy, Voice-Over Artist, Thrill
Performer, Voice Actor, Theatrical Trouper,
Ventriloquist, Theatrical Performer, Vaudeville Actor,
and Theatre Ensemble Member
Actors are people who entertain and bring a writers
words to life. They portray different characters on
different sources of media like: Television and Radio.
The glamor is fun, but the road to get there is often
difficult. If you want to act you have to go through
auditions and be able to handle constructive criticism
and rejection. No real education is required for this
occupation, but going to a dramatic arts school can help
better your chances of getting a job. Acting is a hard
job, so at first they might have to get a part time job
just incase they dont have a job yet. Achieving stardom
is hard, but the thrill is what matters.
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
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Norris, 2015

Name: Nayelli Vaca

Construct puppets and ventriloquist dummies

Perform to entertain audiences
Dress in different costumes
Manipulate puppets with strings, wires, fingers,
etc.
- Introduce performances to stimulate excitement
- Tell jokes, impersonate mannerisms and voices of
others
- Prepare and perform stunts for motion pictures
- Write original or adapted material for dramas,
comedies, etc.
- Promote productions
- Read Scripts to narrate action
People who work in this occupation generally have the
interest code: AE. This means people who work in this
occupation generally have Artistic interests, but also
prefer Enterprising environments.

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Norris, 2015

Name: Nayelli Vaca

People who work in this occupation generally prize

Relationships, but also value Achievement and
Recognition in their jobs.
Fine Arts: Knowledge of the theory and techniques
required to compose, produce, and perform works of
music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and
content of the English language including the meaning
and spelling of words, rules of composition, and
grammar.
Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and
performance; individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation;
psychological research methods; and the assessment
and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Communications and Media: Knowledge of media
production, communication, and dissemination
techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways
to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual
media.
Sociology and Anthropology: Knowledge of group
behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences,
human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their
history and origins.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information
effectively.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written
sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others
reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other
people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of
yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others
actions.
These occupations usually require a high school
diploma.

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Norris, 2015

Name: Nayelli Vaca

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Musical Theatre
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, other
Motion Picture and Video Industries
Performing Arts Companies
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and
Payn
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Amusement Parks and Arcades
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Dancers
Choreographers
Music Directors
Music Composers and Arrangers
Singers
Musicians, Instrumental
Poets, Lyricists, and Creative Writers