Below is a comprehensive list of resources for professionals and students wanting to join the industry. Please note: some content is only available to members. More information on joining the APDG can be found here.
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This Standard Agreement has been developed in line with conventional main stage design and production processes but with the intention that it may be adapted, or clauses adopted and used as appropriate for other design processes, such as team devised projects or development and workshop process stages.
This document contains an outline of base conditions, remuneration rates and roles, but recognises that each practitioner and employer will reach their own negotiated agreement.
These Guidelines constitute the ‘appropriate industry standard’ as defined by the Australia Council. They are intended to guide best practice, however any agreement between the designer and the company will be subject to individual negotiation.
These documents are intended to outline proposed protocols, while working under Covid-19 restrictions. They are a guide only, as each production will need to adjust / modify depending on their individual project.
A thorough guide that covers the essentials for entering the Screen and Live Performance industries, including career pathways, networking tips and job search strategies. It also includes links to numerous additional resources. This is an invaluable tool for students, newcomers to the field, and educational institutions alike.
This resource is designed to assist those interested in the creative departments of Art, Costume, and Hair & Makeup in Australia, represented by the APDG.
A comprehensive list describing the roles across Art, Construction, VFX, SFX, Action Vehicles and Costume in film and television.
A list of design courses across Australia for those wanting to join the screen, live performance and digital production industry.
A list of local organisations providing support to for designers.
These resources have been listed to help keep you connected with support networks and to provide information during the Covid-19 crisis.
Resources and APDGreen interviews, discussing sustainability on productions.
Showcasing APDG members and their incredible work.
A list of online resources and organisations that many screen industry professionals use.
This collection of books provides an introduction to the work that industry practitioners undertake in the art and costume departments in screen and live performance.
The MENTORAPDG Program matches and connects mentees with potential mentors, provides a flexible structure to set clear goals and inspires interconnectivity between generations of designers. This program runs yearly.
The Thelma Afford Award for Costume Design in Stage and Screen was established to promote the further study of theatre, film or TV costume design, in various visual dramatic media, for young matriculating high school art students or students from drama and art schools. This program runs every 2 years.
APDG accreditation is granted to full members who have consistently demonstrated high standards in design and design innovation, as well as having actively promoted design’s value and contribution to Screen and Live Performance industries. View our list of ACCREDITED MEMBERS.
Advertise jobs, post sales of props, dressing or
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The new noticeboard is available to APDG members.
A podcast series of interviews with Australian film and theatre designers, from production design, set design, costume design, hair and makeup, SFX and props.
A series of video interviews running annually, with some of Australia’s best designers across film, television, live performance and events.
A list of interviews that have appeared in the APDG Newsletter over the years.