Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services Live Production
Overview
1 year full time
1 year
February
February
Follow your creative dreams
Channel your passion for all aspects of theatre and live production with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420. Our course will teach you everything you need to know about working backstage and behind the scenes.
Be industry ready
In this very hands-on course, you will have extensive training in all technical aspects of the theatre and events industry. Our Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 uses the David Williamson Theatre, on our Prahran Campus, as its main training space. Throughout this immersive course you will learn industry standard lighting, sound, vision, staging and flying systems processes and collaborate with working professionals and students from other performance and technical disciplines, providing a holistic training opportunity in developing large-scale theatre productions. The course also provides training in event/project/production management, stage management, set and prop construction areas.
Shine a spotlight on a career in live production
The demand for live production personnel worldwide is at an all-time high in all areas of the performing arts. Our Live Production graduates have developed enduring industry connections with small and large-scale theatre companies such as Melbourne Theatre Company, La Mama, Carlton Courthouse, Red Stitch Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, and the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA). Graduates have also found opportunities working for companies such as CVP, ResX, and Harry the Hirer Productions, providing technical support to major events.
Career Pathways
Where will the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 (Live Production) take me?
On successful completion of the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 you will be suitably qualified to apply for positions as a technician in theatre lighting, theatre sound and using audio visual systems. You will also be suitably trained to enter stage management and event management roles in small or large festivals and events.
- Theatre Technician – lighting
- sound
- vision
- Stage Manager
- Event Manager
Study Pathways
You may wish to take your technical theatre studies further and pursue a career in Creative Arts. For further study options, discuss with Melbourne Polytechnic teaching staff.
Course Details
Delivery methods
Blended (combination of face to face learning on the Prahran campus, remote delivery, self-directed learning and project work including performances and productions).
- Performances and Productions
- Computer Lab
- Project work
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Assessment Methods
A combination of observation, written assignments and project work, with small and large scale events based learning. The course is designed to engage students in hands-on practical learning wherever possible. This may be delivered on campus, online or in the related industry where possible. Consequently, assessments will vary throughout the course, depending on the unit. As required by the training package, employability skills will form part of the assessment of the qualification, including communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management, and learning and technology. It is anticipated that learning activities and assessments will involve working with students and staff from other Dramatic Arts courses.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance | Core | 70 |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects | Core | 60 |
| BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | Elective | 60 |
| CUADES511 | Implement design solutions | Elective | 70 |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | Core | 60 |
| CUAINN511 | Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements | Elective | 175 |
| CUALGT511 | Realise lighting designs | Elective | 110 |
| CUALGT512 | Manage installation of lighting systems | Elective | 110 |
| CUAPPM514 | Manage bump in and bump out of shows | Elective | 150 |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | Core | 40 |
| CUASMT511 | Stage manage productions and events | Elective | 120 |
| CUASOU331 | Undertake live audio operations | Elective | 100 |
| CUASOU505 | Implement sound designs | Elective | 50 |
| CUASTA312 | Install staging elements | Elective | 80 |
| CUAVSS502 | Implement vision systems designs | Elective | 100 |
Fees & Costs
| Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $13400 | $20950 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $13650 | $21200 |
| Per year | $22800 |
| Per semester | $11400 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials
Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department.Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
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Requirements
To assess applicants meet Entry Requirements - It is required that candidates undergo an interview before offer of a place can be made. When booking an interview, applicants are asked to submit:
- Resume or CV which includes evidence of technical skills and previous experience in at least one of the areas of live production: sound, lighting, stage management, prop making, set building.
- A written statement with the reasons for wanting to undertake course. Approx. 100 words.
- Photograph of themselves – head and shoulders only.
To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to:
- develop solutions in at least one technical area
- give evidence of previous work, demonstrating skills in at least one technical area
- respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards
- apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one technical area. This evidence could be any of the following: involvement in school or amateur productions, professional work experience, assisting or managing events.
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: An interview is required before an offer can be processed.
Next Steps
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.
After you complete that form we will send you an email with a link to an application form webpage. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam and junk folders.
Complete the application form on the application form webpage.
You will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.
We’ll ask you to attend an interview to ensure that this is the right course for you.
Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend an enrolment appointment over the phone or on campus.
For Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan. Read more about them here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276
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