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Costume VET Specialisation

Code VSAABF

About this VET Specialisation

This specialisation is structured to provide training in the techniques and processes required for the construction of costumes and accessories for theatre and film.

Students develop skills and knowledge in art finishing, costume design, costume making and millinery. The units include pattern drafting and costume construction. Students also gain skills in the coordination of costumes for production, which incorporates budgeting, wardrobe maintenance and dressing. Other aspects of training include costume management, drawing and corsetry.

Special entry requirements

All applicants are required to attend an interview. Students must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to develop solutions in at least one technical area, and/or provide a body of work demonstrating skills in at least one technical area.

Code

VSAABF

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Safe Creative Practice
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Industry Knowledge
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
White Card
Unit Code Unit Title
CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Costume Samples
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS413Develop expertise in costume component construction

Year 1 - Semester 2

Manage complex projects
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBPMG541Manage complex projects
Manage People and Performance
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBLDR522Manage people performance
Art Finishing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUATEX501Refine techniques for textile work

Year 1 - VET Full

Costume Studio
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS515Coordinate costume manufacture
CUACOS405Develop expertise in pattern development for costume
CUACOS502Make character costumes
Costume Management and Production 1
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS312Dress performers
CUACOS510Realise costumes
CUACOS516Manage an off-site costume department
Millinery
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS503Create theatrical millinery
Drawing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADRA502Investigate drawing materials and processes

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 costume technicians in the live production industry, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.

Possible future job titles

Art Finisher, Costumier, Dresser, Film Standby, Milliner, Wardrobe Supervisor

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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