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TAFE South Australia is proud on its outstanding range of programs available to international students. You are able choose from more than 100 courses in a large spectrum of Bachelor, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate courses. TAFE South Australia qualifications are built and examined in consultation with universities and industry and have clearly defined pathways to further study at university. You will get a high quality education in an ideal study environment, with excellent career prospects once you have completed your study program.

Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre & Events

  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Course Type: Training Package Qualification
  • Entry Requirements: Applicants are required to assemble and present a portfolio of previous work and supporting documents. An English language level demonstrated by an IELTS score of 5.5 is essential, plus one of the following: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent.
  • Commencement Details: January
    Assessment Method: Modules
    Module based assessment used such as tests, practicals.
  • Expected Employment Outcome Example:
    This is traditionally an area with good prospects for employment which is currently forecast to continue as a growth sector of the economy. There is a variety of courses designed to prepare students for a career in their chosen field. Completion of certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses can lead to work in theatre, corporate presentation, festivals, and other live entertainment; film and television production; animation; contemporary music performance and composition; display design and construction for museums; and employment in tourism-linked entertainment such as theme parks, casinos and cruise ships. Graduates from certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses in technical and design skill areas have opportunities to gain employment in a wide range of occupations including lighting, sound, staging, vision systems technicians and as stage managers; or as costume, set and props makers; and as scenic and costume designers. Students have access to fully equipped, state of the art facilities. Students will be individually counselled in the selection of the most suitable companion subjects from the elective unit bank, based on their occupational goals.
  • Skills Covered:
    Conceive, develop and realise set and/or costume and/or props design, collaborate with colleagues, realise productions, establish a brief, analyse performance outline/script, research industry knowledge, manage design realisation, CAD, make presentations, produce technical drawings, manage a budget and develop a budget.
  • Study Mode: Face to face in a classroom
  • Campus: Adelaide Centre for the Arts  

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