CUE60103 Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events

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CUE60103 Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events

Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

Descriptor

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

Pathways Information

Qualification 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.

Licensing/Regulatory 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.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
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 using the internet for research assessing the impact of new technologies preparing AV presentation aids

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules
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 the same qualification level. Core units Finance CUEFIN01C Develop a budget CUEFIN02C Manage a budget General design BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief BSBDES601A Manage design realisation CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse Health, safety and security CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures Industry practice CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness BSBCMM401A Make a presentation Stage management CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script Technical general CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept Technical workplace management CUETEM08B Realise productions Group A units (specialist) CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans CUECOS405A Coordinate costume manufacture CUEPRP501A Conceive, develop and realise props designs CUESCE04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to produce scenic art CUESCE08B Realise scenic art designs CUESET04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props CUESET07C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create sets CUESET11B Develop set construction plans to meet design requirements CUESET17B Develop props construction plans to meet design requirements CUESET501A Conceive, develop and realise set designs CUFCOS501A Manage an off-site wardrobe department CUFCOS504A Design costumes CUFCOS505A Realise costumes CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs CUSSOU501A Develop sound designs CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance CUSSOU505A Compile music for soundtracks CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs CUSSOU602A Manage production of sound recordings Group B units Arts administration and management BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans BSBMGT617A Develop and implement a business plan BSBPMG510A Manage projects BSBRSK501A Manage risk CUSFIM501A Secure funding for projects CUVADM02B Plan work space CUVADM13B Research and critique cultural work(s) CUVCON06B Develop concepts for arts organisations/projects Audio/sound CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities CUSSOU402A Develop and implement sound plans CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing CUSSOU404A Edit dialogue CUSSOU407A Coordinate location sound recording Costume CUECOS02C Apply art finishing CUECOS09B Develop and apply knowledge of costume CUECOS10B Make period costumes CUECOS11B Make character costumes CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre CUECOS13B Create theatrical millinery CUECOS14B Construct hard and soft sculptured costume accessories CUECOS15B Construct hard and soft sculptured specialised costumes Creative process BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity Event management CUEEVT03B Integrate knowledge of creative and technical production into management processes SITXEVT008A Plan and develop event proposals and bids SITXEVT009A Develop event concepts General design BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms BSBDES501A Implement design solutions BSBDES602A Research global design trends BSBDES701A Research and apply design theory CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief CUVDES601A Design innovative products CUVDSP04B Research and apply the history and theory of design to design practice Industry practice BSBCON601A Develop and maintain business continuity plans BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis Intellectual property BSBIPR501A Manage intellectual property to protect and grow business BSBIPR601A Develop and implement strategies for intellectual property management CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements Lighting CUELGT07C Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects OHS CUEOHS02C Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace Production management CUEPMT11B Manage the production process Props CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction CUEPRP04B Use casting and moulding techniques to make props CUEPRP06B Construct mechanical props CUEPRP07B Make props using mixed media Relationship management BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships Scenic art CUESCE05B Apply a general knowledge of scenic art CUESCE06B Use scenic art painting techniques CUESCE07B Create special effects for scenic art Sets CUESET05C Apply set construction techniques CUESET09B Construct soft scenery CUESET10B Construct mechanical sets CUESET302A Make sets Staging CUESTA05C Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities Sustainability BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Technical general CPCCCM1005A Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCCM3001A Operate elevated work platforms CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings CUVCRS04B Produce technical drawings CUVCRS06B Make scale models LMTCL4002A Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments LMTCL4003A Measure, lay-up and cut commercially tailored garments Technical workplace management CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources CUETEM07B Tour the production CUETEM09B Manage diversity Vision systems 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. Production designer Core units plus: BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity CUEPRP501A Conceive, develop and realise props designs CUESET07C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create sets CUESET11B Develop set construction plans to meet design requirements CUESET501A Conceive, develop and realise set designs CUVDES601A Design innovative products CUESET04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props CUESET17B Develop props construction plans to meet design requirements CUESCE04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to produce scenic art CUESCE08B Realise scenic art designs Lighting designer Core units plus: CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs CUEEVT03B Integrate knowledge of creative and technical production into management processes CUELGT07C Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity BSBPMG510A Manage projects BSBRSK501A Manage risk CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources CUEOHS02C Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace