The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production) trains you to design, create, operate and manage in your chosen area of production. Collaborative and interdisciplinary Apply knowledge gained in studio classes to practical projects staged within the VCA in – dance, theatre, music theatre and one-off events. And then take on secondments with professional companies. Three majors The program offers you three majors to choose from: performance technology, stage management and design realisation. Develop your artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation. After first semester, specialise in one of three majors: Performance technology Learn about lighting, audio and vision, electrics and software in theatre. It also trains you in the practical usage of the technology as well as developing your design skills. Stage management In this major, you develop skills in stage, company and production management and are introduced to performance technology. Design realisation Learn about costume, props and visual communication. And, gain the skills required to create and realise a design. Degree structure Students are selected into their major study as part of the interview process. The majors are Design Realisation, Stage Management and Performance Technology. First semester is an integrated study of production processes for all students. Semester 2 students progress to their chosen major and will not be able to change majors as the study in the majors is sequential. Semester 4 and 5 builds the student’s skill base and enables them to explore different areas within their major. Semester 5 and 6 continues extending their skill base preparing them for their graduating projects and enables them to complete an industry internship. Careers Work at various levels in a wide variety of visual/performing arts environments including: work on large-scale events; major festivals; theatre, dance and music theatre productions. ROLES Roles include: Costume or set designer Freelance theatre technician Lighting or sound designer Stage manager Wardrobe manager