Live Production and Services focuses on the technical and design choices, processes and skills required to support live and blended performances in an increasingly technological industry. Students develop knowledge and understanding of sound, light, audio visual elements, stage management, design, and construction. They develop the technical skills and knowledge for the creative application of traditional and emerging technologies of the live production industry across a broad range of contexts such as live music, theatre, events, artistic installations, and exhibitions. They examine the challenges that exist in the live production industry and explore potential solutions and opportunities, incorporating sustainable practices.

Students examine industry practices and processes for a variety of purposes. These are explored and applied across a range of subsets within the industry and as such allow for investigation in a diverse range of occupations contained within.  They investigate the purpose of live production, occupations, future directions, and trends. Through both individual and collaborative learning experiences, students learn to meet employer expectations and establish productive and appropriate work habits. Participating in industry specific tasks promotes development of adaptable, competent, self-motivated individuals who incorporate safety and collaboration into their work habits.

Students develop skills in communicating orally, and in written and graphical modes to develop and deliver technical and design specifications. They plan, select, and organize materials to achieve desired live performance outcomes and employer expectations to meet design and client briefs. Students interpret results, feedback, and data to inform decisions and support cycles of reflection. Students develop relevant technical, vocational, and interpersonal competencies suitable for employment and further training in the live production industry. The course also provides for the development of employability skills such as communication, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork, which are transferable to other industry areas. Through the study of this subject, students will gain experiences that can be applied in a range of contexts, including work, study, and recreation, assisting them to make informed choices.

The course provides opportunities to complete VET qualifications or a Statement of Attainment from the Creative Arts and Culture Training Package (CUA). The course may be delivered as A/M/V, A/V, M/V, A/M, A or M.

The Automotive Technology course is written under the BSSS INDUSTRY AND SERVICES Framework

Achievement Standards for INDUSTRY AND SERVICES courses can be found within the Framework.

Courses written under this framework provide students with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to areas of work inside the industry & services domains. In broad terms, students learn about industry practices, processes, procedures and concepts such as technical information, materials, sustainability, equipment and work health & safety (WHS). Students learn to analyse, problem solve, make decisions and develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills suitable for employment and further training.

Live Production Industry

Through practical and theoretical applications students investigate the nature of live events and the production elements required for their facilitation. They analyse creative and technical considerations which impact live productions in varying contexts. Students analyse technical specifications to understand a range of effects used to communicate meaning in live productions when implementing and realising design specifications. They apply skills within live production elements with adherence to WHS requirements. Students investigate live production careers and plan for their own opportunities within the industry.

Technical Production

Students analyse the aesthetic principles of technical elements of productions and their impact on audience response. They investigate and apply the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary for developing and implementing technical staging elements of live productions. Students investigate existing and emerging analogue and digital technologies in productions and apply those skills to enhance live events and productions. They develop and apply communication skills for planning, implementing, and reflecting on productions and events.

Event Operations

Students explore the knowledge and skills required for the collaborative development and implementation of live events. Students explore the nature of leading and supporting roles and how they contribute to the planning and facilitation of live performances. Students examine and solve problems typically experienced in these roles. They analyse the purposes, processes, and responsibilities of different sections of live production events throughout production stages. Students apply communication skills specific to operational roles. They develop the interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively throughout all stages of production.

Design for Production

Students investigate production design principles, methods, routines, and practices used in the development and implementation of live productions. They analyse productions and events to understand the elements of successful production design, development, and implementation. Students interpret design and technical specifications to understand the form and purpose of a production. They investigate existing and emerging technologies used in live productions and how they can be applied for creative purposes. Students apply design system processes, elements, and technical production knowledge necessary for developing, realising and implementing live events. They analyse, evaluate, and reflect on productions and consider improvements for future events.

Independent Study

An Independent Study unit has an important place in senior secondary courses. It is a valuable pedagogical approach that empowers students to make decisions about their own learning. An Independent Study unit can be proposed by an individual student for their own independent study and negotiated with their teacher. The program of learning for an Independent Study unit must meet the unit goals and content descriptions as they appear in the course.

Independent Study units are only available to individual students in Year 12. A student can only study a maximum of one Independent Study unit in each course. Students must have studied at least three standard 1.0 units from this course. An Independent Study unit requires the principal’s written approval. Principal approval can also be sought by a student in Year 12 to enrol concurrently in an Independent Study unit and their third or fourth 1.0 unit in this course of study.

Note: Training Package requirements for students seeking VET qualifications through the Creative Arts and Culture Training Package (CUA) must still be met.