Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs
ECU offers a wide range of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) in addition to Bachelor Courses under the Higher Education System. Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses are Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. Certificates provide performers with a broad introduction to a specialist area. Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications are designed to satisfy industry demand for graduates with specific knowledge and skills. Below is a list of VET courses currently offered at ECU.
- Certificate II (VET) (2)
- Certificate II in Dance
This program provides the career-minded dance student with specialised training in ballet and contemporary dance to complement intensive studies undertaken in private studios. It allows the student to work at a high level of achievement in dance while continuing formal secondary schooling. Ballet ...
Study Mode: Part-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 2 years part-time - Certificate II in Music Theatre (Introductory)
This program assists students in gaining more experience in the areas of song, dance and acting. The course aims specifically to study audition techniques and develop the student's ability and knowledge in the area of music theatre. On completion of the Certificate, students will have developed ...
Study Mode: Part-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 1 year part-time
- Certificate II in Dance
- Certificate IV (VET) (2)
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal Theatre
This course enables students who are keen to enter the entertainment industry from an Aboriginal cultural perspective to build skills in one or more of the areas of song, dance and acting. The course aims specifically to facilitate the study of theatre from an Aboriginal cultural perspective, assist ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 1 year full-time - Certificate IV in Music
The course is designed for students of Classical, Contemporary and Jazz who wish to develop their skills in performance and widen their musical backgrounds. The Certificate IV course is ideal for students needing further grounding in technique, musicianship or other areas of their training.
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 1 year full-time
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal Theatre
- Advanced Diploma (VET) (11)
- Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events
Units are structured to provide comprehensive training in the principles, techniques and processes required in designing for theatre, film and television. After initial exposure to basic visualisation and research skills, students undertake challenging design projects including sets, props, costumes ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events
Available to students who demonstrate potential for, and wish to acquire expertise in the technical and production aspects of Design for the entertainment industry. Structured to provide skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment industry. Units are structured ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Live Production ..... ts (Technical Production) [Costume]
This course provides training in the techniques and processes required to construct and source costumes and accessories for live theatre, dance and film. These units include pattern drafting, costume construction, tailoring and art finishing. Students are closely involved in live productions on ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Live Production ..... s (Technical Production) [Lighting]
Available to those students who demonstrate potential for, and wish to acquire expertise in the technical and production aspects of the entertainment industry. The program is structured to provide lighting skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment industry. The ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Live Production ..... cal Production) [Props and Scenery]
The units in this course include scenery and properties construction, scenic painting, metal fabrication, and technical and general drawing. Handling scenery, flying and general backstage skills of the mechanist are experienced, and students are closely involved in the practical work of live productions ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Live Production ..... ents (Technical Production) [Sound]
The units in this course cover a broad spectrum of sound production and operation disciplines. Specific procedures are studied in live sound for the theatre, broadcasting and music industries, digital sound technology and sound for the electronic media. Music recording and the creation of special effects ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Music (Music Production)
Designed for students with a background in music who want to focus on learning music production rather than instrumental performance skills. Aimed at creating studio producers for the commercial music industry, this course provides training in the industry areas of studio recording, mixing, mastering ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 2 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Music [Contemporary]
This course is aimed at producing performers and writers for the commercial music industry. On completion of this award, it is expected that students will find employment as musicians in performing groups, the recording industry, television, radio, film/video and commercial theatre.
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 2 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)
Prepares professional actors for work in theatre, film and television. The program is principally structured around learning experiences in the four areas of acting, voice, movement and text supplemented by a variety of other supporting units. Productions are a fundamental component of the course, integrating ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Dance)
Prepares the talented practitioner for the demands of work in mainstream dance companies in Australia and overseas by providing intense practical experience, both technical and stylistic, in classes and performance opportunities. Concentrates on challenging the particular strengths of the developing ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time - Advanced Diploma of Stage Management
This course provides training in the organisational and management skills needed for managing rehearsals and performances including: the development and use of the prompt copy, production documentation, score reading, movement and voice instruction, safety in the theatre, communication and people/time ...
Study Mode: Full-time, Delivery Mode: On-campus,
Duration: 3 years full-time
- Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events