Directors

(NOC 5131)
+12.42%
 

What do Directors do?

Directors interpret scripts, select casts and direct performers and other aspects of productions.

How to become: Directors

In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.

You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

You may need membership in a related guild or union.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

They may require experience and be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

Where to study for a career as: Directors

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama (Course Based) Master
Drama (Thesis Based) Master
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama Bachelor; Honours
Drama Bachelor
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Theatre and Performance Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Honours Arts and Business Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York, US

Related Program(s):
Film and Television (BFA) Bachelor
Film (BFA) Bachelor
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University of Bedfordshire
Luton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
English and Theatre Studies BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours
English and Theatre Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Kent
Canterbury, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film and Media (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Film (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Directors make?

Low:
$36,400
Average:
$65,333
High:
$98,010

Job openings for Directors

Job Seekers:
11,500
Job Openings:
11,400