performing arts fights legal regulations
The legal disclosures and insurances one need to work as fight director with performers, taking into account the use of weapons and risk assesment.
Fight directors coach performers to safely execute fight sequences. They direct fights for performances such as dance, movies and television, circus, variety, and others. Fight directors may have a background in sports such as fencing, shooting or boxing, martial arts such as judo, wushu or karate, or military training.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesintellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
5 competencesadjust the work to the venue
Adjust the physical, practical and artistic components of the work to the realities of the performance venue. Check the material parameters and technical conditions of the venue, such as scenery and lighting. Check the seating arrangements. Assess the impact of the environment and space on the work.
coach performers in your fight discipline
Guide the performers' training sessions in your fight discipline so that they gain mastery in fighting techniques, movements and actions. Assess their potential to learn fight actions in a safe way. Organise the training, determining its goals. Direct the performers' training.
define an approach to your fight dicipline
Do an analysis of the work and expertise in fight discipline and use this to find an approach in directing fight actions with the choreographer/director.
ensure the longevity of the fight actions
Transfer the work from one location to another when necessary. Ensure a video recording is made. Ensure that the integrity of the work is respected and that elements linked with the work are maintained (weapons, munition, etc.). Update a work when asked for.
supervise performers' fights
Communicate expectations and targeted results, transmit the fight sequences, and technical aspect of the fighting discipline, etc. Help the performers/dancers internalise the fights sequences and fighting techniques. Supervise them in action and motivate and help them them achieve their maximum potential. Make performers them aware of the associated risks. Get performers to rehearse fights.
Sector-specific
7 competencesadapt fighting techniques for performance
Make sure that fighting techniques used in a performance are adapted for the purpose. Ensure the safety of the performers and the audience. Adapt fighting techniques to fit the context and artistic vision of the production.
analyse your fight discipline expertise
Describe experience in your discipline and within an artistic environment. Identify relevant elements to define an approach of your fight discipline in the artistic field. Describe your training background. Identify training that is relevant for the artistic approach of your fight discipline.
communicate expectations of fight actions
Agree with the director or choreographer on key ideas expected from the fight action and develop them. Convey the key ideas of the other collaborators, designers, etc. Explain choices in a broad perspective. Identify key points to be communicated. Indicate the work method to be used. Explain the rehearsal stages from the start up to the first performance.
manage artistic career
Present and promote one's artistic approach and position one's work in target markets.
monitor art scene developments
Monitor artistic events, trends, and other developments. Read recent art publications in order to develop ideas and to keep in touch with relevant art world activities.
perform risk assessment for fight actions
Assess risks involved in fight scenes. Factor in the type of fight, the type of weapons used, the mastery of performers in the fighting discipline, and any environment conditions such as the stage, scenery and costumes.
prepare performance training session
Prepare a training session for performers. Take into account the training goal, the training space, and performers' health and safety.
Cross-sector
5 competencescreate new fight sequences
Observe participants in groups or one by one to identify their potential. Create new movements tailored to make full use of performers' potential.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
work with respect for own safety
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceengage in fencing
Wield one or more types of small swords in combat. Practice fencing as a sport rules, or fence in different contexts such as duels or performances.
Sector-specific
6 competencesmanage artistic project
Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.
memorise lines
Memorise your role in a performance or broadcast, whether it is text, movement, or music.
read dance scores
Read and note dance scores (if the choreography is notated or is reconstructed from a historical approach).
read musical score
Read the musical score during rehearsal and live performance.
work in an international environment
Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.
write risk assessment on performing arts production
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken on a production level in performing arts.
Cross-sector
2 competencesdevelop strategy to solve problems
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.
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show intercultural awareness
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.