Propman, Propwoman

Props managers are responsible for creating objects that appear realistic for use in theatre (also for television and cinema). The range of these objects may be extremely varied, from false jewellery to weapons, accessories, etc.

To develop the work, props managers can use a wide range of skills and techniques such as carpentry, sculpture, forging, dressmaking, painting, welding, computer-aided design, among others.

• Meet with the art director, technical director, choreographer to receive information about the requirements for accessories for the performance.
• Collaborate with the wardrobe director to guarantee coherence among all actors/actresses so that their wardrobe is credible and realistic.
• Prepare accessories in order to be able create sketches during meetings and rehearsals.
• Perform historical and cultural research to know exactly which elements must be created.
• Work with a wide range of materials such as metal, latex, fibreglass, wood and cloth, as well as with the typical tools to work with these materials (from paintbrushes to welders).
• Experiment with a wide variety of materials to create realistic effects in the creations.
• Adapt existing elements to adapt them to requirements for the production, for example, the ageing process of different items.
• Hire or purchase accessories to add them to the creation or directly incorporate them into the production.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de professionalitat de la Família professional Arts i artesania: Utillatge per a l'espectacle en viu (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fusta, moble i suro: Fabricació d'objectes de suro (Nivell 1)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Wood, furniture and cork - Intermediate Level: Wood and furniture
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fusta, moble i suro: Instal·lació d'elements de fusteria (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de professionalitat de la Família professional Arts i artesania: Talla d'elements decoratius en fusta (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fusta, moble i suro: Instal·lació de mobles (Nivell 2)
• Grau: Belles arts

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Creativity: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Customer orientation: Level 2

Leadership: Level 3

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Humanities

The key interests of people who are interested in the field of humanities are studying the activity of human beings over time as well as their cultural and artistic expressions. Activities that represent this field are the creation of cultural products and the organisation of exhibitions and events, in addition to the promotion of actions for the preservation and dissemination of an artistic group. Significant knowledge of cultural, historical and linguistic heritage is required to carry out these activities.

Model-maker

Carpenter

Video artist

Performance wardrobe designer

Scenographer

• Work hours

  Both the work day and schedule of props managers depend greatly on production needs. Thus, there are times when work days can be very long and also include weekends (to finish creating elements required for the event), and there are other times in which tasks centre more on visiting suppliers or potential suppliers to evaluate materials, budgets, etc.

• Salary

  Annual gross wages of props managers are approximately 22,500 euros. However, depending on experience, specialisation and prestige, wages can vary greatly and are connected to the production budget for the particular event.

• Professional category

  Technician