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Lighting VET Stream

Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

About this VET Stream

This specialisation provides training in lighting design and technology for the live production industry.

Students develop skills and knowledge in lighting design, lighting operation, vision systems, digital media, project management. Areas of study include electrics, design theory, vision systems and digital media, CAD, project management, budgeting, and lighting console operation.

Code VSAAAX

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
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Details

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Work & Collaborate in Professional Projects
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND611Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUAPPR612Collaborate in professional creative projects
Develop & Manage a Budget
Unit Code Unit Title
FNSORG501Develop and manage a budget

Year 1 - Semester 2

WHS Management Systems
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBWHS605Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Year 1 - VET Full

Lighting Technology 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADES611Manage design realisation
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
Lighting Design 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADES512Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
CUAACD534Research and apply light and colour
Lighting department meeting
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions
Lighting Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
CUAPPM514Manage bump in and bump out of shows
CAD/Spotlight
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAACD611Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
Vision Design
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADIG518Refine digital art techniques
Vision Systems
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAVSS502Implement vision system designs

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 handbook

Notes

Important notes

  • Students may be required to attend and/or support evening and weekend performances and rehearsals. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as lighting technicians and programmers in the live production industry, including theatre, film, architectural, corporate, events and concerts.

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

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.