At a glance
A practical course where students learn the backstage and technical skills that make live performances and events happen. Students work with areas like sound, lighting, audio-visual, stage management, design and construction, and learn how technical choices can shape an audience’s experience.
This course is a good choice for students who:
- enjoy hands-on, practical work and learning by doing in a team environment
- are interested in live music, theatre, events, exhibitions or festivals
- want real-world skills like communication, problem solving, teamwork and safe work habits
About this course
Live Production and Services focuses on the technical and design choices, processes and skills needed to support live and blended performances in a technological industry. Students build skills across a range of live production contexts (for example live music, theatre, events, installations and exhibitions) and develop work habits that match employer expectations, including safety and collaboration. Assessment usually includes practical production tasks and projects, supported by planning documents (for example run sheets, cue lists or design notes) and reflection.
Pathways
This course can support pathways into areas such as:
- live events and production support
- audio, lighting, vision and stage crew pathways
- venue and event operations
- further training and workplace pathways in the live production industry
Units in this course
Students complete 2 units for a Minor or 4 units for a Major.
Live Production Industry
This unit is about how live events work, what roles exist, and what production elements are needed to run an event safely and effectively.
Students will:
- explore different live event contexts and the production elements they need (sound, lighting, vision, staging)
- learn about pathways and roles in the live production industry and plan possible next steps
Technical Production
This unit is about using technical elements (sound, lighting, vision and staging) to create effects and shape audience response.
Students will:
- develop practical skills with technical equipment and systems (including digital technologies)
- plan, run and reflect on the technical side of performances and events
Event Operations
This unit is about how events are planned and run as a team, including leading and supporting roles across different stages of production.
Students will:
- practise key operational roles and responsibilities across an event (before, during and after)
- solve real problems that happen during events, using clear communication and safe procedures
Design for Production
This unit is about designing live productions, including how design ideas become technical plans that can be implemented.
Students will:
- explore production design principles and how they contribute to successful events
- create and use technical/design guidelines (for example plans, plots or lists) to support a production
Arts at Gungahlin College
Arts programs include Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Photography, Visual Arts, as well as Industry skills programs Stage Performance and Live Production and Services. Arts studios and classrooms are fully equipped with high-quality technology and resources, including a fully operational theatre.