This nationally-recognised qualification is the second year of a two-year vocational Production and Design program.
The course is structured to provide skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment industry.
Students work as directed on productions mounted by WAAPA and begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform designated tasks.
In the final year of the program, students will be expected to provide service to the productions at a professional level of competence.
This course comprises eight core units and six elective units. The six elective units may be undertaken in the streams of Costume, Design, Lighting, Props and Scenery, and Stage Management.
Students must complete the following eight core units:
Year 1 - VET Full
Production Management
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CUAPPM503
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Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
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Production 2
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CUAPPM502
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Realise productions
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Year 1 - Semester 1
WHS Management Systems
Work and Collaborate on Professional Projects
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CUAIND601
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Work professionally in the creative arts industry
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CUAPPR602
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Collaborate in professional creative projects
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Develop and Manage a Budget
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FNSORG501
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Develop and manage a budget
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OHS and Whitecard
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CPCCOHS1001A
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Work safely in the construction industry
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Year 1 - Semester 2
Manage Projects
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BSBPMG522
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Undertake project work
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BSBWHS605
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Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
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Students undertaking the Costume stream should complete the following additional six units:
Year 1 - VET Full
Costume Construction 2
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BSBDES601
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Manage design realisation
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CUACOS501
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Make period costumes
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Costume for Dance (Tutus)
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CUACOS507
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Construct costume corsetry and undergarments
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Production 2
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CUAPPM601
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Manage pre-production for shows and events
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CUAPPM602
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Manage construction workshop operations
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Year 1 - Semester 2
Visual Communication / Costume Rendering
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CUAACD601
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Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
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Students undertaking the Design stream should complete the following additional six units:
Year 1 - VET Full
Design Context
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BSBDES602
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Research global design trends
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Design Studio 2
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BSBDES502
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Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
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Drawing 2 / CAD 2
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CUAACD601
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Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
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Production 2
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BSBDES601
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Manage design realisation
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CUAPPM601
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Manage pre-production for shows and events
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Scenic Art 2
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CUAPAI501
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Refine painting techniques
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Students undertaking the Lighting stream should complete the following additional six units:
Year 1 - VET Full
Lighting for Performance 2
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BSBDES601
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Manage design realisation
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CUARES601
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Research and apply concepts of live performance practice
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Pracs and Ops
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SITXFIN601
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Manage physical assets
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CUALGT504
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Develop lighting designs
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Vision Systems
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CUAVSS501
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Design vision systems
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CAD / Spotlight
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CUAACD601
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Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
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Students undertaking the Props and Scenery stream should complete the following additional six units:
Year 1 - VET Full
Production 2
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BSBDES601
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Manage design realisation
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CUAPPM601
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Manage pre-production for shows and events
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Props 2 / Sculpting Molding 2
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CUAINN501
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Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
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Scenic Art 2
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CUAPAI501
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Refine painting techniques
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Set Construction 2
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CUAPPM602
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Manage construction workshop operations
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Year 1 - Semester 2
Drawing 2 / CAD 2
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CUAACD601
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Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
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Students undertaking the Stage Management stream should complete the following additional six units:
Year 1 - VET Full
Production 2
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CUASMT602
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Stage manage performances
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Production Management
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CUAPPM601
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Manage pre-production for shows and events
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CUASMT503
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Develop and maintain production documents
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Stage Management 2
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CUASMT601
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Stage manage creative rehearsals
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CUASMT603
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Stage manage technical and dress rehearsals
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CUAPPM501
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Manage small-scale live productions
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Admission requirement (Band 1)
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Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
English Language requirement (Band 1)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
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Year 10 English completion or equivalent.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to provide a portfolio and attend an interview. Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have completed CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices or can demonstrate equivalence; and are able to demonstrate technical production skills in at least one specialisation that support learning at Advanced Diploma level. A specialisation could comprise skills in at least one of the following areas: costume; lighting; screen and media; production design; scenery and props; sound; stage management; staging; or vision systems. In particular, they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to develop solutions in at least one specialisation; produce a body of work demonstrating technical skills in at least one specialisation; respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards; and apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one specialisation. Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study. , All applicants should normally be turning at least 18 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
