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 Hawai'i at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii, US

Related Program(s):
Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor
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Yorkville University - Ontario Campus
Concord, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Toronto Bachelor
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Online Bachelor; Online
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Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama (B.A. 3-years) Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Film and Moving Image Studies (BFA) Bachelor
Acting for the Theatre (BFA) Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film Practice (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Film and Television (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Theatre Bachelor
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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