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Production Management Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code MAAALO

The Production Management Major explores management techniques, communication skills and relationship building strategies to create effective and successful production managers for theatre and the performing arts. With a focus on management theory, budgeting, scheduling, hiring, maintaining safety and touring, students develop the skills to work in various entertainment venues (including theatre, dance, opera) and on special events. Students also take on advanced roles on WAAPA productions and projects across genres including Acting, Music Theatre, Dance (Contemporary & Classical), Opera, Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Jeremy NEIDECK

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Units in the course may involve working on and off campus outside of standard teaching hours.

Practicum Option

Students can elect to undertake practicum opportunities in the major.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems during the conceptualisation, prioritisation and realisation of creative ideas in production management.
  2. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge in depth of the historical and contemporary evolution and methodologies in theatre or film production.
  3. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge to generate and realise production management paths through the exploration of creative processes and evaluation of performance outcomes.
  4. Successfully communicate production management knowledge and ideas using innovative techniques.
  5. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision making during the conception, preparation, management and execution of productions.
  6. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse collaborative contexts to realise and manage productions.

Related Careers

Production Manager, Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, General Backstage Worker

Major Structure

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BPD2420Production Management in Practice15
BPD2405Production Practitioner Skills 115
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BPD2430Management of Productions in Context15
BPD2415Production Practitioner Skills 215
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BPD3400Production Industry Studies15
Elective Unitx 115
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BPA3405Digital and Intermedial Performance15
Elective Unitx 115

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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