Unit Set Information
Set and Costume Design
VET Stream
Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code VSAACK
This study option is structured to extend training in the principles, techniques and processes required in designing set and costumes for live production, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre. Building on visualisation and research skills, students are confronted, as a learning experience, with challenging design projects for sets, props and costumes. Further extending skills via practical application in set and costume design roles on WAAPA productions. Students also attend classes in drawing, model making, scenic painting, vision design and computer aided design.
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 Stream can be studied in the following courses:
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to complete CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card), with equivalents considered.
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at City Campus
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Bryan WOLTJEN
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals and performances. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as set and costume designers for live production (including theatre, opera, dance, music theatre).
VET Stream Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Work & Collaborate | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects |
Develop & Manage a Budget | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| FNSORG501 | Develop and manage a budget |
Year 1 - Semester 2
WHS Management Systems | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBWHS605 | Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems |
Year 1 - VET Full
Drawing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD611 | Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools |
Production 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
Design Production and Planning Meetings | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM513 | Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes |
CAD 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASET512 | Develop set construction plans |
Design Studio Sets | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADES601 | Design innovative products |
Design Studio Costume | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACOS519 | Design costumes |
Design Context | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADES612 | Research global design trends |
Scenic Art 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
Screen Design | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADES611 | Manage design realisation |
Model Making | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD508 | Refine model making skills |
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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