[BOX HILL TAFE] Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)

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Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)

National Code: CUE50303
Domestic Fee Type: Government subsidised
Centre: Performing Arts
Location: Whitehorse Campus
Enquiries: +61 3 9286 9695
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au

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What does this course involve?

The Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production) provides training for committed individuals looking to become highly skilled theatre workers and for existing practitioners to update and broaden their skills.

The course includes studies in lighting, sound and stage management.

You will learn how to record and operate lighting cues using standard and advanced techniques and how to repair and maintain lighting equipment. Studies in sound will include selecting and managing microphones and other input sources, mixing live audio and the installation, repair and maintenance of audio equipment.

General entertainment industry and stage management topics will include coordinating the production process, establishing effective workplace relations, implementing workplace health, safety and security procedures and managing risk. Plotting and rehearsing cues and a general knowledge of props construction will also be covered. You will also learn how to organise and facilitate rehearsals.

The course includes a level II first aid certificate, training in the operation of elevating work platforms and certification in testing and tagging portable electrical equipment.

Training includes experience working with our inhouse Lighting and Sound Hire Company and a significant work placement component.

This course is also available to International Students.

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Course structure

The course tends towards the technical. Whilst being extremely practical in nature, delivery consists of a combination of workshop, lecture and assignment style activities and includes a work placement component.

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Entrance requirements

VCE is preferred but not mandatory. Mature age entry is a possibility. Selection is by folio/resume presentation and other specified interview requirements.

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Selection criteria

There is a pre-interview written task that must be completed in advance of an interview. At the interview, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. You will also be expected to provide supporting evidence of your strong desire to be involved in the theatre industry. Involvement in, and understanding of, one or more of the technical roles in theatre would be highly regarded. Refer to a relevant copy of the VTAC guide for more specific selection criteria.

You must also telephone Box Hill Institute's Centre for Performing Arts in October to organise an interview time.

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Length of course

Full-time - one year.
(20-25 contact hours per week plus a significant work placement component).

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How to apply

Apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Refer to a relevant copy of the VTAC guide for application procedures. Applicants should also contact the Centre for Performing Arts to obtain an application form and to arrange an interview.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on +61 3 9286 9695.

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Pathways

Jobs

You will be eligible for employment in the field of staged events, working with light and sound or as a stage manager or stage managers' assistant or deputy.

'Staged Events' include theatrical events such as mainstream and alternative theatre, musicals, dance exhibitions, concerts, opera, product launches etc.

Position titles may include lighting technician, sound technician, stage manager and assistant or deputy stage manager.

Many individuals in the entertainment industry do not have regular work with one employer, but move between employers and industry sectors on a freelance or contract basis. Potential employers may include various metropolitan and regional performing arts centres, theatre/dance companies or lighting/sound production companies.

In the 'Stage Management' area, you can expect to work as an assistant stage manager to begin with, before moving on to positions such as deputy stage manager or stage manager. The call for stage managers for a wide variety of events is constantly growing, and stage managers can expect to work for a wide variety of companies and event styles. Further career options include production and technical management.

Students may access the Institute’s Employment Service for advice on gaining employment in this field.

The Employment Service can be contacted on +61 3 9286 9712

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Courses

After completing this course, you may be eligible to apply for further studies at NIDA, WAAPA, VCA, and possibly others, subject to the above institutes' entry requirements.

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Recognition

Your qualifications are recognised nationally.

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Units of Competency

BCGCM3001B	Operate elevated work platforms	17 hr
BSBFLM503A	Establish effective workplace relationships	51 hr
CUEIND01B	Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge	10 hr
CUELGT05B	Record and operate standard lighting cues	32 hr
CUELGT06B	Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects	49 hr
CUELGT07B	Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques	81 hr
CUEOHS01B	Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures	34 hr
CUEPRP03A	Apply a general knowledge of props construction	17 hr
CUESMT09A	Plot and rehearse cues	98 hr
CUESMT10A	Organise and facilitate rehearsals	98 hr
CUESOU04B	Mix live audio	135 hr
CUESOU05B	Install, align and test audio equipment	34 hr
CUESOU08A	Select and manage microphone and other input sources	17 hr
CUETEM01B	Coordinate production operations	34 hr
CUETEM03B	Establish and manage production requirements and resources	34 hr
CUETEM06A	Organise and monitor bump in/bump out	108 hr
CUFLGT05B	Repair and maintain lighting equipment	24 hr
CUSADM02A	Coordinate the purchase or hire of equipment/supplies	34 hr
CUSSOU01B	Repair and maintain audio equipment	34 hr
THHGHS03B	Provide first aid	17 hr
THHGLE22A	Manage risk	34 hr