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C29 Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production) : Sound

This nationally recognised qualification is structured to provide skills and experience consistent with the growing sound and audio needs of the entertainment industry. The skills and knowledge gained will aid graduates seeking employment in the areas of theatre, film, television, radio, concerts, festivals, studio work and trade presentations. Units cover a broad spectrum of disciplines in sound production and operation. Specific procedures are studied in stage and concert sound, digital sound and sound for the electronic media. The theory and practice of music recording and the creation of special effects for theatre are studied throughout the course. The course also encourages investigation into the new areas of acoustic sculpture and art.

 

Production Experience: Students work as directed on productions mounted by WAAPA. Students begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform designated tasks. In the final year students will be expected to provide service to the productions at a professional level of competence.
 

Professional Placement: Professional placement to industry in the graduating year is a compulsory and practical component. 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.

 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students apply directly to WAAPA for admission.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is based upon comprehensive interview and the submission of a prescribed project for evaluation. Students are assessed against the following criteria: presentation, originality, demonstrable empathy for the discipline, technical ability, and 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

This qualification is from the Entertainment Training Package CUE03. Unit selection and delivery are designed to reflect and meet the needs of the entertainment industry in the field of sound. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Program Director.

 

Students study the course over a period of three years full-time study.
 
YEAR ONE
CUEOHS02C » Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace   
CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script   
CUESOU01C Repair and maintain audio equipment   
CUESOU03C » Operate professional audio equipment   
CUSSOU09A Mix Sound Sources   
CUSSOU11A Operate sound mixing console   
ICAICT203A Operate application software packages   
MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic Components   
BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills*   
CUESOU04C Mix live audio   
CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out   
CUVRES201A Source and use information relevant to own arts practice   
 
YEAR TWO
CUETEM06B » Organise and monitor bump in/bump out   
CUESOU13B Specify, install and operate audio for an outdoor event   
CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings   
CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs   
CUESOU12B » Set up and operate audio system control networks   
CUSSOU602A Manage production of sound recordings   
CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities   
CUETEM07B Tour the production   
CUESOU09B Manage and compile audio replay material   
CUESOU10B Operate wireless audio equipment   
CUSSOU02A Operate portable audio recorder   
CUSSOU04A Record sound   
 
YEAR THREE
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance   
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan   
CUEFIN01C Develop a budget   
CUEFIN02C Manage a budget   
CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures   
BSBRSK501A Manage risk   
CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge   
CUETEM01C » Co-ordinate production operations   
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources   
CUETEM08B » Realise productions   
CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs   
CUELGT09B Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities   
 
» 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