Course information
This course is offered to students interested in backstage work for theatre, film, and event management. It is an Accredited course that gives the opportunity to follow career pathways through apprenticeships, CIT and University. Graduating students have gone on to apprenticeships within the ACT, Australia and overseas. They have also engaged in University training in Stage Management at Charles Sturt University, and the technical course at NIDA. This is an exciting course that will allow students to develop teamwork skills, creativity and leadership. Students will learn about lighting, sound, costuming, prop making, scenery design and construction, stage and film make-up, special effects and stage management.
Post-school pathways
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Workload expectation
Opportunities are offered to students to work in our theatre on events for hirers. It is expected that students will crew for college events, including our major productions, which will involve some weekend and weeknight work.
Course patterns
Available as a Minor or Major
Suggested Minor course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Live Production Industry |
2 | Technical Production |
Suggested Major course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Live Production Industry |
2 | Technical Production |
3 | Event Operations |
4 | Design for Production |
Sample of Live Production & Services Units
Live Production Industry
Through practical and theoretical applications, students investigate the nature of live events and the production elements required for their facilitation. They analyse creative and technical considerations that impact live productions in varying contexts. Students analyse technical specifications to understand a range of effects used to communicate meaning in live productions when implementing and realising design specifications. They apply skills within live production elements with adherence to WHS requirements. Students investigate live production careers and plan for their opportunities within the industry.
Technical Production
Students analyse the aesthetic principles of technical elements of productions and their impact on audience response. They investigate and apply the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary for developing and implementing technical staging elements of live productions. Students investigate existing and emerging analogue and digital technologies in productions and apply those skills to enhance live events and productions. They develop and apply communication skills for planning, implementing, and reflecting on productions and events.
Event Operations
Students explore the knowledge and skills required for the collaborative development and implementation of live events. Students explore the nature of leading and supporting roles and how they contribute to the planning and facilitating live performances. Students examine and solve problems typically experienced in these roles. They analyse the purposes, processes, and responsibilities of different sections of live production events throughout production stages. Students apply communication skills specific to operational roles. They develop the interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively throughout all stages of production.
Design for Production
Students investigate production design principles, methods, routines, and practices used in developing and implementing live productions. They analyse productions and events to understand successful production design, development, and implementation elements. Students interpret design and technical specifications to understand the form and purpose of a production. They investigate existing and emerging technologies used in live productions and how they can be applied for creative purposes. Students apply design system processes, elements, and technical production knowledge necessary for developing, realising and implementing live events. They analyse, evaluate, and reflect on productions and consider improvements for future events.
Arts at Gungahlin College
Arts programs include Ceramics, Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Photography, Visual Arts, as well as Industry skills programs in Musical and Stage Performance and Live Production Services. Arts studios and classrooms are fully equipped with high-quality technology and resources, including a fully operational theatre.