ACP314 - Technical Production 4

Unit details

Year

2026 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: To be advised
Prerequisite:

ACP213

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Note:

90% attendance requirement for all scheduled contact hours

Content

This capstone unit exposes you to the demands of professional practice by providing a framework for undertaking senior creative, technical, or management roles within a supervised learning environment. You will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in earlier units to realise a production project to a professional standard. Working as part of a class-based production team, you will refine your capacity to lead, collaborate, and problem-solve within complex production contexts, supporting your transition into industry practice.

Learning outcomes

ULO These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

ULO1

Apply technical production skills and applications in a range of contexts – design, operation, technical, or stage management

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management

ULO2

Collaborate effectively with others in the realisation of technical production in live performance contexts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO7: Teamwork

ULO3

Evaluate a range of stage technologies and practices to determine best fit for resolving industry level live performance

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Reflect on professional creative and specialist practice and apply these in the realisation of live performance to an industry standard

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Pitch of Concept 800 words 20% Week 5
Assessment 2: Ongoing in-class assessment 1200 words or equivalent 30% Week 11
Assessment 3: Portfolio and Outcome 2000 words or equivalent 50% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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