The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production) trains world-class designers, technicians, craftspeople and managers. In this course you will get the professional training and industry connections you need to pursue a rich and varied career in the design, technical production and management areas of live performance as well as other associated fields of live events, film and television. Collaborative and interdisciplinary Apply knowledge gained in studio classes to practical projects within the VCA in live performances for dance, theatre and music theatre, and for short films and one-off events. Take on internships with professional companies. Two majors The program offers you two majors to choose from: Technical or Design. The program offers you two majors to choose from: Technical or Design. Each major enables specialisation in a range of professional roles. Technical Major This major includes specialisations in: Stage management Lighting (technology and management) Sound (technology and management) Costume (construction and management) Set and properties (construction and management) Design Major This major includes specialisations in: Lighting design (live performance) Sound design (live performance) Costume design (live performance) Set design (live performance) Costume design (film and television) Production design (film and television) Both majors provide you with the opportunity to explore and develop foundation skills in all specialist areas through a common first semester. As you progress through the degree you will increase focus on your area of interest and hone your skills in your chosen specialisation. Careers Options include working across a wide variety of arts and entertainment environments including: technical, design or management roles for events, major festivals, theatre, dance and music theatre productions, as well as roles within the Costume and Art Departments for film and television. ROLES Roles include: Costume designer Theatre technician Lighting designer Stage manager Costume manager Production designer for film Sound designer Stage designer