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Stage Management VET Specialisation

Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

About this VET Specialisation

This specialisation provides training in the organisational and management skills needed for managing rehearsals and performance.

These include the development and use of the prompt copy, production documentation, score reading, movement and voice instruction, safety in the theatre, communication and people/time management skills, production and company management. A range of technical production skills and techniques, as well as an understanding of the staging and performance requirements for drama, dance, music, music theatre and opera will be developed.

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Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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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
QLAB
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASOU505Implement sound designs

Year 1 - Semester 2

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

Year 1 - VET Full

Stage Management 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM422Organise and facilitate rehearsals
CUASMT611Stage manage rehearsals
CUASMT612Stage manage performances
CUASMT515Manage plotting sessions and cue calling
Production Management (Technical & CAD Drawing)
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
Production Management
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM611Manage pre-production for shows and events
BSBTWK503Manage meetings
CAD
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAACD611Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions

For more detailed unit information for this VET Specialisation 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 rehearsals and performances. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as stage managers for live production, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.

This VET Specialisation 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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