Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

TAFESA Code	National Code	Qualification	Estimated time to complete
DFN	CUV40303	Certificate IV in Design	12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
XDT	CUE60103	Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events	36 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Certificate IV in Design
Carrying out measurements and calculations; managing own work and learning; working with others; sourcing and applying entertainment industry knowledge; 2D and 3D design to a brief; colour theory; model making; digital image manipulation; develop self as designer; research; illustrative techniques; introductory scenic art, props, set and costume; and OH&S.

Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events
Conceiving, developing and realising set and/or costume and/or props design; collaborating with colleagues; realising productions; establishing a brief; analysing performance outline/script; researching industry knowledge; managing design realisation; CAD; making presentations; producing technical drawings; managing a budget; and developing a budget.

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
• Any Certificate III
• Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)

Theatres, festivals and other live entertainment settings, as well as in film and television production studios and museums require qualified individuals to produce, stage or install plays, concerts, events and exhibitions. Students have access to fully equipped, state of the art facilities and graduates gain employment in occupations including lighting, sound, staging, vision systems technicians and as stage managers, costume-, set- and props-makers, and as scenic and costume designers.

Award - SATAC application process

• Applications for the 2011 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
• Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
• Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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