该课程为VCA美术（生产）学士学位的毕业生和其他机构的生产毕业生提供了机会，以开发其实践指导研究的潜力，并通过高级和专业化的四年级加深他们的知识和专业实践研究。向学生介绍以实践为导向的研究技能和方法，以设计，定义和管理重大的创意项目和相关研究论文。进行此重大项目所需的独立研究将培养学生的批判性和创造性思维和解决问题的能力，并培养他们继续进行自我指导学习的能力，从而培养知识渊博，技术精湛和善于表达的从业人员。
Through the Design and Production specialisation, you will undertake independent research and the production of a major creative project. You will develop your aptitude for continued self-directed learning, critical analysis of design practices and discourse, and develop your capacity to be a professional practitioner within the discipline of design andor technical management in the creative sector. Students also have the opportunity to work on projects in practicelab, the student-led design studio that undertakes projects for clients in the University and the community. You'll build specialist expertise in design for stage and screen, graphic design, or stage management. We welcome projects investigating all forms of design and production practice, and you can also work with other disciplines in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music – such as working on live, large-scale performances with our Music Theatre, Theatre, Acting and Dance students; or on film projects with our Film and Television students.