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Photographers, Graphics Arts Technicians and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


In general, you usually need a high school diploma. You may also need a college diploma, university degree or specialized/technical training and experience in your area of work.

You may substitute on-the-job training for formal educational requirements and may need to demonstrate your creative ability through a portfolio of work/experience.

To be a projectionist, you need a licence in the province/territory where you'll work.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Mass Communications (C410)- C410

Graphic and Audio-Visual Arts (C060)- C060

Applied Arts (U010)- U010

Fine Arts (C050)- C050

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Technology

Electronic equipment

Art/entertainment


Useful High School Subjects


Photography

Art

Computer-related courses

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