Code VSAABE
Costume VET Stream
About this VET Stream
The costume stream is structured to provide training in the techniques and processes required for advanced construction and management of costumes and accessories for theatre and live performance.
Students develop skills and knowledge in advanced pattern making, period costume, corsetry and undergarments, and costumes for dance and physical movement. Other production and design specific units include work health and safety and management processes. Students also gain skills in the management of costumes for production, which incorporates budgeting, scheduling, costume manufacture, and supervising studio and backstage processes.
Code VSAABE
Availability & Campus
Location | Availability |
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Joondalup | |
Mount Lawley | |
South West | |
Online |
Details
Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry |
CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects |
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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FNSORG501 | Develop and manage a budget |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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BSBWHS605 | Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems |
Year 1 - VET Full
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
CUAPPM513 | Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes |
CUAPPM611 | Manage pre-production for shows and events |
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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CUACOS411 | Make costumes for dance and physical theatre |
CUAPPM612 | Manage construction workshop operations |
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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CUACOS502 | Make character costumes |
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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CUACOS501 | Make period costumes |
CUADES611 | Manage design realisation |
CUACOS507 | Construct costume corsetry and undergarments |
Unit Code | Unit Title |
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CUACOS508 | Cut and drape complex period costumes |
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 and/or support evening and weekend rehearsals and performances. The may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as costume designers for live production, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.