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    Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design)

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    Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design)
    Overview

    About this course

    Take your production design career to the next level. Develop advanced skills in research and design to create visual elements for live production, film and television.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • design lighting for film, theatre and live events

    • coordinate stage and set design for film, theatre and live events

    • apply special effects and makeup

    • maintain safe creative practice while managing events and live production

    • design and make props

    • develop computer-aided design (CAD) skills.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at a diploma level.

    • The ability to design and create sets, costumes and props.

    • The skills and confidence to turn your design ideas into real projects in the creative industries.

    • Strong pathways to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • You must have live production skills and experience. This may include stage sets, props or other production design, as shown by a portfolio of your relevant design work.

    • You must attend an interview with our teaching staff to make sure the course is the right level for your skills and experience.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • a strong interest and a desire to work in the creative industries

    • eagerness to learn and to build on your existing production design skills

    • the ability to source design materials to undertake your study

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level.

    Note

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: production designer, art director, props designer or supervisor, lighting designer and costume designer.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study2 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design) does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study2 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 4 core and 11 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Manage people performanceBSBLDR522

    • Manage complex projectsBSBPMG541

    • Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledgeCUAIND512

    • Establish and maintain safe creative practiceCUAPPR515

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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