Aesthetic and Technical Elements of Productions Training

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the aesthetic elements of a production, including lighting, sound, set design, costume, and props, and their role in conveying mood and meaning.
• Explain the technical elements of a production, such as rigging, stage machinery, audio-visual equipment, and safety protocols, and their operational requirements.
• Apply knowledge of aesthetic and technical elements to analyze a production's effectiveness.
• Demonstrate the integration of aesthetic and technical elements to achieve a cohesive production.
• Evaluate the impact of aesthetic and technical choices on audience experience and production goals.
• Implement basic planning and coordination of aesthetic and technical elements in a production context.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for individuals working in or aspiring to roles in theatre, film, television, event management, or any production environment who need to understand the interplay between artistic and technical components.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. No prior production experience required.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals form an essential component, allowing learners to operate lighting and sound equipment, construct scenic elements, and participate in technical rehearsals. These sessions bridge theory with real-world application, developing competence in production setup, operation, and troubleshooting.

Practical Activities

• Lighting Setup and Operation — Learners set up a basic lighting plot using Fresnel and LED fixtures, adjust intensity and colour, and create a simple cue sequence. (4h)
• Sound System Configuration — Learners connect microphones, mixer, and speakers; adjust levels and EQ; and run a simple sound cue sequence. (4h)
• Scenic Construction and Dressing — Learners construct a small scenic element (e.g., flat or platform) using basic tools and materials, then dress it with props and paint. (4h)
• Technical Rehearsal Simulation — Learners participate in a mock technical rehearsal, running cues for lighting, sound, and scene changes while communicating via headsets. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.