CUE60103 - Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events
Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events
This qualification reflects the role of designers in any area of the entertainment industry (eg lighting designer, set designer). As such it reflects the role of individuals who analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical or management functions and who have a wide range of specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills. They are also responsible for group outcomes.
Job roles
Production designer
Lighting designer
Subjects
Total number of units = 25
14 core units
6 Group A units
5 elective units
The 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any endorsed Training Package. 4 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course. Elective units must be chosen at an appropriate qualification level.
CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources
CUEOHS02C Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
The pathways to this qualification are diverse in nature and may include technical production, visual arts or design. Higher education qualifications, such as Bachelor Degrees, are also available in this area.
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the entertainment industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
presenting ideas and generating critical discussion
negotiating terms and conditions
negotiating and agreeing on revisions to design concepts and plans
briefing a design team
analysing performance outlines/scripts to inform the design process
communicating effectively with an audience during presentations
interpreting and responding to specifications in a brief
developing and maintaining industry networks
ongoing communication with clients, including responding to client feedback
Teamwork
working collaboratively with team members on design projects
allocating tasks and responsibilities to team members
valuing and respecting the skills of others
Problem-solving
developing approaches to design that meet conflicting demands
developing solutions to cost and time overruns, design and technical problems
evaluating suitability of different drawing techniques
adjusting a presentation to maintain rapport with an audience
Initiative and enterprise
considering how ideas may be adapted or challenged
generating a range of design ideas in response to a brief
Planning and organising
analysing information and undertaking research to inform design concepts
organising meetings with clients
planning and implementing the design process
maintaining workplace documentation
estimating costs
developing and managing budgets
developing set and props construction plans to meet design requirements
conceiving, developing and realising props and set designs
planning and preparing for presentations
Self-management
continuously evaluating and refining one's own creative concepts
demonstrating leadership
evaluating one's own presentations to inform subsequent presentations
following workplace operational, safety and security procedures
Learning
seeking specialist advice on legal issues
improving concepts and designs through experimentation
learning from peers and mentors through discussion
keeping up to date with industry developments
providing OHS information to staff
providing feedback and coaching to colleagues
participating in rehearsals and run-throughs
Technology
using electronic presentation software, electronic communication and digital cameras
