Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - CUA50420
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Overview
The Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services will enable you to adapt to a wide variety of live production environments and employment opportunities both locally and internationally. Our graduates work for large and small-scale festivals, live music venues, theatres and production studios, as well as in AV support for education and sales.
Training is industry-driven, with content delivered by practising professionals and guest tutors from the entertainment arts industry.
The curriculum incorporates site visits to iconic Melbourne venues such as Hamer Hall and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) to explore how large-scale entertainment venues operate behind the scenes.
RMIT students deliver multi-disciplinary live production event
Meet Rowena Wise from the Diploma of Music (Sound Production) and Xavier Gomez from the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services as they take you on their journey of working on Collide. This is an award-winning, cross-disciplinary project that involves staff and students working together with industry partners over a number of days.
Details
As a student in this diploma, you will learn by doing and will be taught in purpose-built specialist studios using world-class, industry standard software and equipment.
You will learn not only technical skills in lighting, sound and vision, but important work-ready skills like project management techniques, scheduling and crew management.
Our teaching staff have all had many years of professional experience and have helped our students obtain internships with productions and organisations such as:
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Melbourne Fringe Festival
- Diversified
- Melbourne Recital Centre
- White Night
- ABC TV
- Network 10
- Harry the Hirer.
Students will work on diverse and exciting events such as Collide, a series of live music productions performed and recorded in RMIT’s media precinct. Throughout the production, students coordinate and operate everything from lighting, sound and camera to the post-production of videos for the participating musicians.
- Rebekha Naim - Program Manager
In semester one you will learn to shoot different screen content, set-up and operate sound, vision and lighting systems, as well as manage teams, and establish workplace safety..
In semester two you will explore complex event technology design for sound, lighting and vision systems, as well as projection mapping on different surfaces like building facades. You will also develop specialist technical skills like sound balancing and hybrid broadcast streaming.
You will apply this knowledge in your Work integrated learning (WIL) subject, which forms an integral part of your studies. The skills you develop throughout the year will be put to use and assessed in a workplace context.
The WIL nominated subject for this diploma focuses on the installation and management of a lighting system. Through this experience you will gain exposure to a range of advanced processes, lighting hardware and interconnectivity standards. You will work on an industry-based project with entertainment professionals in teams, gaining invaluable experiences, contacts and feedback.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services | City Campus |
1 year- Full-time
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1 year- Full-time
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C5408 |
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Program code: C5408
National curriculum code: CUA50420
Career
Skilled technicians and event project managers are in high demand both nationally and internationally. Our graduates are highly regarded by industry and often gain paid employment with the same organisations they intern with.
Graduates of the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services also have the opportunity to gain a six-month paid internship with MCEC, as well as pathways into a number of Melbourne venues and audiovisual companies. Graduates of the program are highly regarded and sought-after in industry.Potential career outcomes for graduates of this diploma include:
- Broadcast and hybrid streaming technician
- Broadcast television technical support
- Studio operator
- AV and event technician
- AV and event project manager
- AV and event designer and producer
- Lighting programmer
- Sound engineer
- Theatre technician
- Projection mapping roles
- Lighting designer
- Live event equipment hire, staging and operational roles
- AV systems design and installation roles
- Video and film production technical support roles.
International work opportunities exist all over the world for live event professionals. From festivals like Edinburgh Fringe to theatre productions in London or concerts in Berlin, technical specialists play a crucial role in ensuring all live productions run smoothly.
In addition to the many international opportunities that exist for live production technicians, there are many national events that require the same expertise, such as Darwin Festival in the N.T., Adelaide Fringe Festival in South Australia, Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland and Vivid Sydney to name just a few.
Admissions
Please note that in Semester 2, 2022 this offering is part-time only.
Applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:
- Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Screen and Media
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- Complete and submit the selection task
NOTE: Applicants who have successfully completed the Certfiicate IV in Screen and Media are not required to complete the Selection Task.
Semester 2, 2022
You must complete and submit the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services selection task.
All selection tasks must be submitted by 6 July 2022. Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until this date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Please click the apply button to submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.
Applicants are required to provide written responses to the following questions.
- Explain why you wish to study and learn about Live Production at RMIT. (Max 150 words)
- Thinking about the Live Production industry, please explain why following occupational health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. (Max 150 words)
- An entry requirement of this qualification is that you can demonstrate relevant experience in either lighting, screen and media, sound, staging or vision systems. What experience do you have in one or more of the areas listed above? (Perhaps you have worked in the technical crew for school performances or studied Media and gained this experience) (Max 150 words)
- What trends have you seen that have occurred or could occur in live production? (Eg. What technical changes have occurred over the last few years with either lighting, sound or vision equipment?) (Max 150 words)
- Using a numerical scale of 1 – 8, where 1 is most likely and 8 is least likely, indicate which job roles listed below are attainable after completion of the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services program. (The question has been designed to gauge your understanding of job roles resulting from our program. Do not rank the job roles according to your preference of the job role).
- Studio operator in the television industry (eg. camera, lighting, sound, technical direction)
- AV technician for live production and events
- Film director
- Audiovisual support technician in a University or School
- Lighting technician for live production or film and television
- Sound engineer for a touring band
- Designer of AV permanent equipment systems
- Video editor or multimedia author
- Describe how you solved a technical problem when operating sound, lighting or vision equipment. (Max 150 words)
Pathways
This course offers pathway into further study at RMIT.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree and helping you get the degree you want.
Further study
Graduates of this course will be eligible for exemptions from the courses below, subject to meeting the entry requirements. For more information, explore our Pathway finder, or contact Study@RMIT.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.
Fees
2022 fees
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
- 2022 government subsidised place: AU$8,750* per annum
- 2022 full-fee place: AU$14,750* per annum
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Fee finder
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Eligibility Exemption criteria
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility
Defer your payment
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
Learn more about fees for vocational study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
VET Student Loans
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
How does a VET Student Loan work?
If your VET Student Loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT your tuition fees on your behalf, up to the maximum loan amount for your program.
Your VET Student Loan becomes part of your VETSL debt. You will start repaying your accumulated VETSL debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is adjusted each year (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information see VET Student Loans or Study Assist.
Vet Student Loan cap
If your program is eligible for the VET Student Loan scheme and has a loan cap that doesn’t cover the total amount of the tuition fees for your program, then you’ll need to pay RMIT the difference by the due date once you exceed the cap.
It’s easy for you to keep track of your VET Student Loan debt, and you can choose to make upfront payments at any time before the census date.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
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