Description
Manipulate puppets by the use of strings, rods, wires, electronics or directly by his or her own hands placed inside the puppet or holding it externally, so as to create the illusion of life.
Alternative labels
manipulate shadow puppets
manipulate sock puppets
move and direct puppets
manipulate puppets through control devices
manipulate hand puppets
animate puppets
handle puppets
manipulate marionettes
manipulate finger puppets
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manipulate puppets is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Puppeteer: Puppeteers perform shows by manipulating puppets such as hand puppets or marionettes. Their performance is based on a script and the movements of the puppets have to be synchronised with the speech and music. Puppeteers may write their own scripts and design and create their own puppets.
Optional skill
Manipulate puppets is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Stop-motion animator: Stop-motion animators create animations by using puppets or clay models.
References
- Manipulate puppets – ESCO
