Unit Set Information
Costume
VET Specialisation
Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code VSAABF
The costume specialisation is structured to provide training in the techniques and processes required for the construction and management of costumes and accessories for theatre and live performance. Students develop skills and knowledge in art finishing, costume construction, pattern making, drawing, and millinery. Other production and design specific units include OHS, theatre studies, and collaborative processes. Students also gain skills in the coordination of costumes for production, which incorporates budgeting, scheduling, costume manufacture, wardrobe maintenance and dressing.
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.
This VET Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:
Special Admission 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.
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. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Related Careers
Art Finisher, Costumier, Dresser, Film Standby, Milliner, Wardrobe Supervisor
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as costume technicians in the live production industry, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.
VET Specialisation Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Safe Creative Practice | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
White Card | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Costume Samples | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACOS413 | Develop expertise in costume component construction |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Manage complex projects | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects |
Manage People and Performance | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance |
Art Finishing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUATEX501 | Refine techniques for textile work |
Year 1 - VET Full
Costume Studio | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACOS515 | Coordinate costume manufacture |
| CUACOS405 | Develop expertise in pattern development for costume |
| CUACOS502 | Make character costumes |
Costume Management and Production 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACOS312 | Dress performers |
| CUACOS510 | Realise costumes |
| CUACOS516 | Manage an off-site costume department |
Millinery | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACOS503 | Create theatrical millinery |
Drawing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADRA502 | Investigate drawing materials and processes |
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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