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Live Production and Stage Management



Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events

Incorporates:  Certificate IV in Design


TAFE SA Intake 2011
TAFE SA Code XDT
National Code CUE60103
Course Type Training Package Qualification
Industry Group Arts and Design
Career Group Live Production and Stage Management
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Designers for Theatre, Performance and Events
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TAFE SA 2011 Intake Information

Duration 36 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
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Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes

Campus Study
Mode
Study Load Scheduled Student
Group
Local
Details
Adelaide College of the Arts - SATAC Code: 904304 - Apply Now
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Award TBA

Qualification/Certification

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

Skills Covered

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.

Minimum Entry Requirements

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)

Expected Employment Outcome Example

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.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Application Selection

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.

Fees

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.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au

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The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.

This Course information was last modified : 23/10/2007 12:50:53 PM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.