There are a good number of job roles available for Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) courses. The skilled professionals are rightly paid by various organisations. The present article tries to explain a few job roles that are very important for Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) students.
Let’s discuss them in detail
Actor
As an actor one is needed to be tenacious and determined to succeed as an actor, willing to gain any kind of experience and grasp any opportunity.
Role of an Actor
As an actor one is required to communicate a character or situations to an audience through speech, body language and movement. They are responsible to work according to the writer and follow instructions given by the director in an act or a scene.
Responsibilities of an Actor
As an actor one is needed to:
- Job seek and network
- Coordinate with an agent
- Prepare for and attend auditions
- Learn lines and rehearse
- Research or undertake activities to help, prepare for a part
- Discuss interpretation and delivery with other members of the company and the director
- Perform for live audience
- Perform in a studio or on location for film, television, internet and radio broadcast
- Do voice overs for advertisements of record audio books
- Manage the performance area, costumes and props
- Undertake activities associated with touring, such as driving van and get-ins and get outs at theatres
- Coordinate with venue managers and accommodation providers
- Work as a walk-on or extra for television or film
Earning Potential
There are no fixed salaries for actors, they are basically paid as daily wages. The more is the popularity; the more is the wage per day. So, actors' remuneration depends on their popularity and fame.
Film Director
As a film director one is responsible to direct the films with his/her successful career in experience, producing quality work and building a positive industry reputation. As a film director he/she should be creative and should develop quality content for the audience
Role of a Film Director
