ACP212 - Technical Production 2
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Bronwyn Pringle |
| Prerequisite: | One of the following: ACP104, ACD104, ACD101, ACP109 or ACP103 |
| 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. |
Note:90% attendance requirement for all scheduled contact hours | |
Content
This unit extends your exploration of technical production, deepening your practical and theoretical understanding of stagecraft and stage management. Building on foundational skills, you will engage with core production areas including set construction, costume and prop coordination, rigging, lighting and sound operation, and production communication processes. Emphasis is placed on safe and efficient backstage practice, collaborative production planning, and the integration of technical elements in live performance. Through a blend of theory, practice, and masterclass sessions, you will examine the full production process, from pre-production planning through to performance and bump-out, developing the skills and knowledge required for professional pathways in live theatre and technical production.
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 theatre skills in a range of contexts, including executing rigging, audio and lighting system set up, and stage management practices | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO2 | Identify, explain, and select stage technologies and practices appropriate to resolving theatre and performance | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Collaborate with others to apply skills in technical theatre that meet the needs of production and performance – lighting, sound, stage management | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Written Test | 1200 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: Ongoing individual assessment in technical classes according to stated criteria | 1100 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 3: (Group) Practical Performance | 1600 words or equivalent | 40% | 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.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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