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Unit Set Information

Costume VET Stream

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code VSAABE

The costume stream is structured to provide training in the techniques and processes required for construction and management of costumes and accessories for theatre and live performance. Students develop skills and knowledge in pattern making, textiles, millinery, costume construction 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.

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), with equivalents considered.

This VET Stream can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Ms Fleur KINGSLAND

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

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

Related Careers

Costume Technician

Employment Opportunities

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

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
Millinery
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS503Create theatrical millinery
Costumes Manufacture for Dance
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS515Coordinate costume manufacture

Year 1 - Semester 2

Art Finishing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUATEX501Refine techniques for textile work
WHS Management Systems
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBWHS605Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
Costume Design
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS519Design costumes

Year 1 - VET Full

Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
CUACOS510Realise costumes
Costume Studio
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS502Make character costumes
CUADES611Manage design realisation
CUACOS405Develop expertise in pattern development for costume

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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