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Unit Set Information

Props and Scenery VET Stream

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code VSAAAZ

This study option 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.

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 Stream can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at City Campus

Unit Set Coordinator

Mr Jason GARBENIS

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

Mechanist, Props Technician, Props Coordinator, Scenic Artist, Set Construction Coordinator

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.

VET Stream Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Work & Collaborate
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
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBWHS605Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Year 1 - VET Full

Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM611Manage pre-production for shows and events
CUAPPM514Manage bump in and bump out of shows
Props 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADES611Manage design realisation
CUAINN511Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
Set Construction 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM612Manage construction workshop operations
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
CUADES601Design innovative products
CAD 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASET512Develop set construction plans
Scenic Art 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPAI511Refine painting techniques

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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