Graduate Certificate in Theatre Production

About the course

This graduate certificate provides advanced training in technical arts for live theatre, with a strong emphasis on stage and production management. It develops capability to work independently or in teams across theatres, galleries and site-specific events, building skills in scheduling, budgets, technical systems and professional communication. The course also recognises emerging industry practices and technology used in contemporary production in the performing arts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue technical production and stage-management roles supporting live performance and arts operations. Career directions include production or stage manager, lighting or sound technician, theatre/venue technician, technical support, and design/production trainee roles. Employment may be found with theatre venues and companies, touring productions, community and fringe organisations, education settings, and related entertainment sectors in Australia and internationally in performing arts.

Living Costs in Ballarat**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 993 - 1,313	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 837 - 1,107
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)