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A86 Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production) [Sound]

The units in this course cover a broad spectrum of sound production and operation disciplines. Specific procedures are studied in live sound for the theatre, broadcasting and music industries, digital sound technology and sound for the electronic media. Music recording and the creation of special effects for theatre are studied both in theory and in practice. Multi track, stereophonic and binaural techniques are also covered, supported by electronic theory and musical score reading. These class-based units prepare students for the practical involvement and collaboration in WAAPA productions, and practical work in the industry is provided in third year. Students work as directed on productions mounted by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Students begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to erform designated tasks. In the final year students will be expected to collaborate on productions at a professional level of competence.

 

Professional placement to industry in the graduating year is compulsory. Students undertake an appropriate attachment for production experience. The purpose of this work is to develop and strengthen the proficiencies and skills required in the industry.

 

This VET course is offered by ECU as a Registered Training Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework and is accredited through the Training Accreditation Council.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants apply directly to WAAPA. Admission is based on interview and submission of a prescribed project for evaluation. Interviews are normally held in November. Applicants are assessed against the following criteria:

  • presentation
  • originality
  • demonstrable empathy for the discipline
  • technical ability
  • capacity to complete the course with excellence
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course achieves endorsed national units of competence principally from the entertainment industry training package (CUE03). The units of competence are clustered within course delivery units. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Programme Director. Students commence the programme at AQF level 4 – Certificate IV, and over a period of three years full-time study achieve the standard required to graduate at AQF level 6 with an Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Sound).
 
YEAR ONE:
Semester one
50214 » Assist on production (Part A)   
 
Semester two
50215 » Assist on production (Part B)   
 
Full Year
BSBCMM101A » Apply basic communication skills*   
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes   
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry   
CUESMT06C Plot technical requirements from scores   
CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script   
CUESOU01C Repair and maintain audio equipment   
CUESOU03C Operate professional audio equipment   
CUESOU04C Mix live audio   
CUESOU08B Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources   
CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out   
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media   
CUSSOU09A Mix Sound Sources   
CUSSOU11A Operate sound mixing console   
CUVCOR11B Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work   
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages   
ICTCC120A Use basic computer technology   
MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic Components   
THHGHS03B Provide first aid   
 
YEAR TWO:
Semester one
50216 » Coordinate an area of production in (Part A)   
 
Semester two
50217 » Coordinate an area of production in (Part B)   
 
Full Year
CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities   
CUESOU09B Manage and compile audio replay material   
CUESOU10B Operate wireless audio equipment   
CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out   
CUFEDT08A Edit dialogue and sound   
CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing   
CUSSOU02A Operate portable audio recorder   
CUSSOU04A Record sound   
CUSSOU05B Install, align and test audio equipment   
CUSSOU08A Operate sound reinforcement system   
CUSSOU21A Direct A Final Audio Master   
CUSSOU24A Edit sound using computerized digital equipment/systems   
 
YEAR THREE:
Semester one
50213 » Lead a production team   
 
Semester two
CUETEM08B » Realise productions   
 
Full Year
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance   
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan   
CUEFIN01C Develop a budget   
CUEFIN02C Manage a budget   
CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge   
CUELGT09B Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities   
CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures   
CUESOU11B Set up and operate stage monitor systems   
CUESOU12B Set up and operate audio system control networks   
CUETEM01C Co-ordinate production operations   
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources   
CUSSOU15A Create a final sound balance   
CUSSOU22A Implement Sound Design   
CUSSOU23A Specify sound systems   
SITXMGT005A Manage business risk   
 
Students must attain competency in all units in a given year before progressing to the next year, i.e. successful completion of year one is a prerequisite for entry into year two, and successful completion of year two is a prerequisite for entry into year three.
 
» Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012