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Props and Scenery VET Stream

Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

About this VET Stream

This specialisation includes aspects of scenery, set 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 production on a regular basis. A wide range of skills are explored, including workshop management, construction, painting and props. Students are encouraged to develop the initiative and problem-solving abilities needed in the production workshop.

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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

Production 2 (Set)
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM514Manage bump in and bump out of shows
Production 2 (Props)
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADES611Manage design realisation
Set Construction 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM612Manage construction workshop operations
Production 2 (Set & Props)
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM611Manage pre-production for shows and events
Set Construction 2 (Meetings)
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBTWK503Manage meetings
Construction 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
Props Construction 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAINN511Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
CAD 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASET512Develop set construction plans
Scenic Art 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPAI511Refine painting techniques

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 rehearsals and performances. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Graduates gain employment in a wide variety of disciplines in the entertainment industry, theatre or film; including but not limited to, scenic construction workshops, props workshops, scenic art shops as well as technical roles in the theatre as mechanist or fly crew.

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

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Fees & Scholarships

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Applying

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ECU Experience

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