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ANIMATRICE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cinematography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- animator
1, record 1, English, animator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- animater 1, record 1, English, animater
correct
- animation artist 2, record 1, English, animation%20artist
- motion picture cartoonist 2, record 1, English, motion%20picture%20cartoonist
- cartoonist 3, record 1, English, cartoonist
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An artist ... who draws the progressive changes in movement. 3, record 1, English, - animator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
One that contributes to the production of an animated cartoon or animation (as by making drawings). 4, record 1, English, - animator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
animator: Official title no. 3314-114 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations (BROADCAST., MOTION PIC. & STAGE). 5, record 1, English, - animator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cinématographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- animateur-graphiste
1, record 1, French, animateur%2Dgraphiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- animatrice-graphiste 1, record 1, French, animatrice%2Dgraphiste
correct, feminine noun
- dessinateur d'animation 2, record 1, French, dessinateur%20d%27animation
correct, masculine noun
- dessinatrice d'animation 3, record 1, French, dessinatrice%20d%27animation
correct, feminine noun
- animateur 4, record 1, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice 4, record 1, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui crée et dessine des dessins d'animation pour le cinéma, en représentant à l'aide de dessins successifs les étapes diverses de l'action et les mouvements des personnages. 5, record 1, French, - animateur%2Dgraphiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
intervalliste : dessinateur d'animation qui fait les dessins servant d'intervalles entre les dessins clés. 2, record 1, French, - animateur%2Dgraphiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dessinateur d'animation : Appellation officielle no 3314-114 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions (RADIO., TÉLÉV., CINÉMA ET THÉÂTRE). 6, record 1, French, - animateur%2Dgraphiste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2015-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- facilitator
1, record 2, English, facilitator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Depot" Division (Regina, Saskatchewan). 1, record 2, English, - facilitator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- animateur
1, record 2, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- animatrice 1, record 2, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Division Dépôt (Regina, Saskatchewan). 1, record 2, French, - animateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Dance
- Music (General)
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- disc jockey
1, record 3, English, disc%20jockey
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DJ 2, record 3, English, DJ
correct
- D.J. 2, record 3, English, D%2EJ%2E
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- disc-jockey 3, record 3, English, disc%2Djockey
correct
- disk jockey 4, record 3, English, disk%20jockey
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who introduces ... recorded music on a radio program, at a dance, etc. 5, record 3, English, - disc%20jockey
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Danse
- Musique (Généralités)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- animateur
1, record 3, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- animatrice 2, record 3, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui, dans une soirée dansante ou une discothèque, présente les disques de musique de danse. 1, record 3, French, - animateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Animateur dans les discothèques, il excelle à énoncer en une seule phrase le trait caractéristique d'un enregistrement. 1, record 3, French, - animateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
animateur : terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 2, record 3, French, - animateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Baile
- Música (Generalidades)
- Recreación organizada (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- disc jockey
1, record 3, Spanish, disc%20jockey
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- pinchadiscos 1, record 3, Spanish, pinchadiscos
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- master of ceremonies
1, record 4, English, master%20of%20ceremonies
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- emcee 1, record 4, English, emcee
correct
- m.c. 2, record 4, English, m%2Ec%2E
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- host 3, record 4, English, host
correct, noun
- program host 4, record 4, English, program%20host
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who acts as a host for a variety program or other stage entertainment introducing other performers to the audience. 2, record 4, English, - master%20of%20ceremonies
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- animateur
1, record 4, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- animatrice 2, record 4, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
- présentateur 2, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9sentateur
correct, masculine noun
- présentatrice 2, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9sentatrice
correct, feminine noun
- maître de cérémonie 3, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- maîtresse de cérémonie 4, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui présente les différents numéros d'une émission de variétés. 2, record 4, French, - animateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour désigner le présentateur d'une émission de variétés ou d'un concert [...] l'expression animateur s'impose de plus en plus. 5, record 4, French, - animateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «maître (ou maîtresse) de cérémonie» s'emploie surtout pour les manifestations à caractère de célébration. 6, record 4, French, - animateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Radio Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- moderator
1, record 5, English, moderator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussions: as the person who acts as chairman of a discussion group (as on radio or television). 2, record 5, English, - moderator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moderator: this term can also be used in the context of military training. 3, record 5, English, - moderator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Radio (Arts du spectacle)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- animateur de débat
1, record 5, French, animateur%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- animatrice de débat 1, record 5, French, animatrice%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
correct, feminine noun
- animateur 2, record 5, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice 3, record 5, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le président d'une assemblée, d'un débat, d'une tribune, et, à la radiotélévision, celui qui anime [...] un débat. 1, record 5, French, - animateur%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrairement au mot anglais «moderator», le mot MODÉRATEUR n'a pas le sens de personne qui anime une discussion, favorise l'expression de vues opposées. 1, record 5, French, - animateur%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le rôle de l'animateur de débat n'est pas d'amener les participants à régler leur différend. Cependant, parmi les participants, il pourrait se trouver une personne qui serait amenée, spontanément, à faire office de modérateur, c'est-à-dire à tempérer les opinions extrêmes, à concilier les parties opposées. 1, record 5, French, - animateur%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
animateur (animatrice de débat); animateur; animatrice : termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 5, French, - animateur%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
animateur : terme aussi utilisé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire. 5, record 5, French, - animateur%20de%20d%C3%A9bat
Record 5, Key term(s)
- modérateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Tourism (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- social director
1, record 6, English, social%20director
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[One who plans] and organizes recreational activities and creates friendly atmosphere for guests in places such as hotels or resorts and aboard passenger ships. 2, record 6, English, - social%20director
Record 6, Key term(s)
- recreation director
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- directeur des loisirs
1, record 6, French, directeur%20des%20loisirs
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- directrice des loisirs 2, record 6, French, directrice%20des%20loisirs
correct, feminine noun
- animateur 3, record 6, French, animateur
masculine noun
- animatrice 3, record 6, French, animatrice
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne chargée, dans les établissements de villégiature, de l'organisation des activités sportives et sociales pour les clients. 1, record 6, French, - directeur%20des%20loisirs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Turismo (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe de animación
1, record 6, Spanish, jefe%20de%20animaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- animador 1, record 6, Spanish, animador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
- Decision-Making Process
- Legal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- facilitator
1, record 7, English, facilitator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- convenor 2, record 7, English, convenor
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Negotiations are] accomplished through dialogue geared to increasing understanding between participants and [are] conducted in a structured circle setting guided by a trained facilitator or convenor. 2, record 7, English, - facilitator
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facilitation: Simplest form of assisted negotiation. A third party assists disputants to negotiate a settlement, focusing almost entirely on the process. The facilitator ensures that the time and place of meetings are agreed upon, insures that minutes of the meetings are kept and may act as moderator. 3, record 7, English, - facilitator
Record 7, Key term(s)
- convener
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Techniques d'animation des réunions
- Processus décisionnel
- Théorie du droit
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- animateur
1, record 7, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- animatrice 2, record 7, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
- facilitateur 3, record 7, French, facilitateur
correct, masculine noun
- facilitatrice 2, record 7, French, facilitatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On procède par un dialogue qui vise à accroître la compréhension entre les participants et se déroule dans un cercle structuré, sous la direction d'un animateur qui a la formation voulue [en négociations]. 4, record 7, French, - animateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
- Group Dynamics
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- meeting leader
1, record 8, English, meeting%20leader
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- leader of the meeting 2, record 8, English, leader%20of%20the%20meeting
correct
- session leader 3, record 8, English, session%20leader
correct
- leader of the session 4, record 8, English, leader%20of%20the%20session
correct
- leader 5, record 8, English, leader
correct
- animateur 6, record 8, English, animateur
correct, less frequent
- meeting conductor 3, record 8, English, meeting%20conductor
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the leader is responsible for co-ordinating the various elements of the group discussion to ensure that ... the discussion doesn't break down into an exchange of ignorance or a "bull session". 7, record 8, English, - meeting%20leader
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The leader is the person who guides the discussion. He is not necessarily an expert in the subject ... It is important to remember that leadership is a role that a trained participant temporarily accepts. ... Most discussion groups rotate leadership in order to develop a broad base of competent leadership.... 8, record 8, English, - meeting%20leader
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animateur: reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education. 9, record 8, English, - meeting%20leader
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'animation des réunions
- Dynamique des groupes
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- animateur de réunions
1, record 8, French, animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- animatrice de réunions 2, record 8, French, animatrice%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
correct, feminine noun
- animateur de réunion 3, record 8, French, animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9union
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice de réunion 2, record 8, French, animatrice%20de%20r%C3%A9union
correct, feminine noun
- animateur de séance 4, record 8, French, animateur%20de%20s%C3%A9ance
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice de séance 2, record 8, French, animatrice%20de%20s%C3%A9ance
correct, feminine noun
- animateur 5, record 8, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice 6, record 8, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animateur : Nom moderne donné au responsable conducteur de réunions ou de groupes qui emploie des méthodes actives dont l'essentiel consiste à remplacer l'information directe (du type présidentiel ou magistral) par l'éveil et l'utilisation de l'énergie même du groupe. Par là il est l'agent de l'autoformation du groupe. On dit aussi qu'il est catalyseur des énergies latentes et de la productivité du groupe [...] 1, record 8, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rôle de l'animateur [...] n'est ni d'informer, ni de recueillir des informations. [,,,] Son rôle est de faire travailler un groupe en vue de le faire progresser. 7, record 8, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'animateur est celui qui donne vie à la réunion, il se distingue à ce titre de l'instigateur ou de l'organisateur. Dans un ensemble itératif de réunions, l'animateur n'est pas nécessairement le même pour chaque partie. Il peut même y avoir changement au cours d'une même réunion. 7, record 8, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On a exclu la notion de conduite de réunions et de conducteur. L'animateur est un homme qui joue une fonction de coordination et de facilitation primordiale, mais ce n'est pas nécessairement lui qui enrichit au niveau des idées. 7, record 8, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de liderazgo (Reuniones)
- Dinámica de grupos
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- animador
1, record 8, Spanish, animador
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que promueve y administra programas educativos o socio-culturales. 1, record 8, Spanish, - animador
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