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Diploma of Stage Management
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Creative and Performing Arts
JMC Academy's Diploma of Stage Management is here to help you master the art of running the show. Learn how to plan, manage, and deliver professional productions in theatre, working alongside directors, designers, and performers from day ...
Full time
Course Fee
fee
JMC Academy - Brisbane
Start Date
Sep 2026
Feb 2027
Duration

1 year Full time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

The Stage Management Diploma at JMC is a one of a kind practical offering that equips students with the skills, and technical know-how to run a production, develop safe and efficient collaborative offstage environments, and provides the necessary educational and academic framework to enable further study.

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Note

You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree. JMC credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

JMC Qualification Levels:
Diploma (8 months)

Majors

Stage management, Production management, Live Events, Event Mangagement, Production Design and Technologies

Fee notes

Domestic students have the option of paying tuition fees prior to the commencement of each trimester or deferring payment through FEE-HELP. To be entitled to FEE-HELP you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa. Visit the JMC Academy website for the latest fee information.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JMC Academy please refer to https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/study-at-jmc/

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Audition; Interview

Fixed closing date

Applications for this course close 14th February 2027

Additional entry requirements

For a full list of entry requirements please visit the JMC Academy website

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Career opportunities

Upon graduation from Stage Management at JMC, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to navigate a career within the performing arts industry. Specific roles may include:

  • Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Production Coordinator
  • Theatre or Venue Technician
  • Event or Festival Coordinator
  • Tour Manager
  • Props or Set Coordinator
  • Technical Production Assistant
  • Live Theatre Technician
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