Set and Costume Design VET Stream
Code VSAACK
About this VET Stream
This specialisation is structured to extend training in the principles, techniques and processes required in designing set and costumes for live production, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.
Building on visualisation and research skills, students are confronted, as a learning experience, with challenging design projects for sets, props and costumes. Further extending skills via practical application in set and costume design roles on WAAPA productions. Students also attend classes in drawing, model making, scenic painting, vision design and computer aided design.
Special entry requirements
All applicants are required to complete CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card), with equivalents considered.
Code
VSAACKAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| FNSORG501 | Develop and manage a budget |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS605 | Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems |
Year 1 - VET Full
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAACD611 | Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPPM513 | Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUASET512 | Develop set construction plans |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES601 | Design innovative products |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUACOS519 | Design costumes |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES612 | Research global design trends |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES611 | Manage design realisation |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAACD508 | Refine model making skills |
For more detailed unit information for this VET Stream take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals and performances. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as set and costume designers for live production (including theatre, opera, dance, music theatre).
This VET Stream can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
The Important Things
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
Course Entry
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Fees & Scholarships
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying
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ECU Experience
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