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Unit Set Information

Stage Management VET Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code VSAAAY

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.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Inherent Requirements

Applicants/students must complete CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) and RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights, with equivalents considered.

This VET Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at City Campus

Unit Set Coordinator

Mrs Erin COUBROUGH

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

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

Related Careers

Stage Manager

Employment Opportunities

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

VET Specialisation Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

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

Year 1 - Semester 2

QLAB
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASOU505Implement sound designs
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
CUASMT611Stage manage rehearsals
CUASMT612Stage manage performances
CUASMT513Develop and maintain production documents
Props 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAINN511Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
Creative and Technical Skills
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
Show Calling and ASMing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASMT517Assist in stage managing and calling performances
Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM611Manage pre-production for shows and events
Production Graphics
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAACD611Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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