Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Assistant production designer

An assistant production designer assists in the visual concept of a film, television, or theatre production. Also realises a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes.

Scenic Art Supervisor

Scenic Art Supervisors direct and oversee the painting and decorating of sets for plays or other entertainment productions such as concerts. They direct Scenic Artists and interpret design schemes.

Department Manager

Department Managers run specialist departments in retail outlets. They are responsible for employee hiring, development and performance; providing specialist advice and guidance; ensuring customer satisfaction; liaising with high-level management; and ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of their department.

Assistant audio visual designer

An assistant audio visual designer assists in the design of sound and visual effects for theatrical, music or other live productions. This includes the configuration of the venue’s sound system as a whole, including the placement and designation of microphones

Facilities Manager (Theatre and Cinema)

Facilities Managers working in cinemas or theatres oversee the use and upkeep of the entertainment venue. They schedule repairs and maintenance; supervise and direct maintenance teams; deal with budgets; and plan improvements and purchases of equipment and facilities particular to the entertainment industry.

Senior Stage Carpenter

Senior Stage Carpenters oversee production and carpentry work on sets for film, theatre or other entertainment productions. They interpret designs of set designers, and build, source and install specific props for sets. They also instruct stagehands or production crew members on the work to be carried out during a production.

Props Supervisor

Props Supervisors coordinate and oversee the props department in theatres of on film and television projects. They monitor prop provision and use; lead and direct props teams; and liaise with creative directors on issues such as prop requirements, design and continuity.

Costume Designer

Costume Designers design and coordinate the manufacture and purchase of costumes for television, film and stage productions.

Assistant lighting designer

An assistant lighting designer assists in the design of the light plot for a show, including the artistic design of the show’s lighting and visual elements.

Set Supervisor

Set Supervisors oversee the dressing and setting up of sets in the theatre, film and television industries. They supervise and direct set workers, and require some knowledge of technical elements such as lighting and rigging.

Front of House Manager

Front of House Managers are responsible for the audience and Front of House facilities, such as the bars, concessions, programs, and ticket selling. They also roster employees for work.

Assistant costume designer

An assistant costume designer assists in the creation and maintenance of costume pieces and dressing the performers.

Assistant set designer

An assistant set designer assists in the research, design and construction of sets and scenery, costumes and all the visual aid required in stage, film and television productions. May also assist in creating scale models of the scenery, renderings, paint eleva

Workshop Manager (Sets and Props)

Workshop Managers specialising in set production oversee workshop operations to build sets and related props for theatre, film and television. They liaise with designers, suppliers and business personnel; schedule and direct production work; and may have some design responsibility.

Line Manager

Line Managers directly oversee the activities of a team of workers or employees. Their main responsibility is to ensure that those under their authority meet deadlines and output expectations. They must have the ability to form good working relationships and be able to motivate people.

Manager

Managers plan, organise, direct, and review the day-to-day operations and major functions of commercial, industrial, government and defence organisations. Depending on the size of the organisation, they may delegate tasks to lower-level managers or they may directly manage a workforce. They deal with human resources; internal and external communications; documentation and reporting of business processes, functioning and development; and occupational health and safety.

Production Supervisor

Production Supervisors directly oversee operations which produce goods or resources. They supervise and direct staff, ensure equipment is used efficiently, meet production and quality targets, and may help to plan production schedules.

Lighting Supervisor (Productions)

Lighting Supervisors oversee the creative and technical direction for the lighting department and the studio. They work in the theatre or on film and television.