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This exciting new course in 2024 offers advanced training in technical arts specific to live theatre. Students who have previously undertaken courses in performing or visual arts and basic training in technology will benefit from advanced study into all aspects of stage and production management. The course focuses on educating well-rounded technical producers who could work solo or as part of a team at a high level. As contemporary technical equipment is operated through a computer, there is a strong need for graduates with highly developed computer skills and technical knowledge applicable across a broad range of systems in theatres, galleries and other venues as well as site- specific events. Scheduling, faculty management, interpersonal skills for team collaboration and written skills for working with briefs, reporting, ordering and collaborating are also crucial. There are new and exciting innovations occurring in this industry through the application of new technology, as well as the inclusion of intimacy training for the arts environment.
Performing Arts technicians provide all technical support for artistic performances. They work with and support the artistic activity of directors, designers, performers, theatre managements and operations. Technical production for theatre and arts venues is a broad term, with duties and skills inclusive of the interpretation and execution of design; set building, bump-in and bump-out; stage and production management; budgeting and purchasing for productions; sound design, installation and operation; lighting design installation and operation; technical support for screen usage in live performance settings such as camera, video and phone uploads, online recordings and data projection; management of props and costumes and maintenance of venues and technical equipment.
Potential employers across Australia and globally may include theatrical venues, theatre companies, arts tour managers, management for dance/opera, community/ youth/fringe companies, circus, cruise ships, educational institutions and musical producers.
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current unit information and cost, click on the individual unit name below, or click here to view current unit information and cost for ALL units.
Contact hours can vary depending on requirements, however typical contact hours for full-time study are around 25-30 hours comprising of on-campus classes, online learning and self-directed study.
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
Minimum requirements: This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Compulsory: Successful completion of an Bachelor degree at AQF level 7. Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST).
Admission criteria for applicants with a VET Study
A Vocational Education Diploma or Certificate in a cognate field. Including the following studies:
Box Hill Institute
• Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Melbourne Polytechnic
• Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC
• Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - Live Production CUA50420
• Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - Costume CUA50420
• Certificate I in Work Education - Ignition Theatre 22566VIC
• Diploma of Screen and Media - Specialist Make-Up Services CUA51020
Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (Sydney)
• Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Stage Management) Live Production CUA50420
Admissions Criteria for Work Life Experience
Minimum requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of full-time (or part time equivalent) professional work experience in a related industry.
The minimum score required is an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0, with no individual band score less than 6.0, or equivalent scores such as PTE Academic or TOEFL.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: AT4
$8,948 student contribution amount
A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees (student contribution amount) are set on an annual basis by the government and are determined by the discipline area and band of your individual units, not the overall course. Each unit falls into a band which determines the student contribution.
2024 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range between $4,445 Band 1 to $16,323 Band 4. To find the Band, EFTSL and contribution amount for each unit, check the Sample Structure or refer to the 2024 unit listing.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only. It is based on a typical enrolment for a student undertaking the first year of study in this course. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Total cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution. You may also be eligible to defer payment of your SSAF through a SA-HELP loan.
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Graduate Diploma of Theatre Production (120 Credit points), with nested Graduate Certificate in Theatre Production (60 Credit Points). Students may choose to enrol in the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. An exit point exists after the first four courses are completed. Students will be eligible to exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Theatre Production. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Theatre Production are eligible to apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Theatre Production with full credit (60cp).
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
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The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909