Lighting VET Stream
Code VSAAAX
About this VET Stream
This specialisation provides training in lighting design and technology for the live production industry.
Students develop skills and knowledge in lighting design, lighting operation, vision systems, digital media, project management. Areas of study include electrics, design theory, vision systems and digital media, CAD, project management, budgeting, and lighting console operation.
Code VSAAAX
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| FNSORG501 | Develop and manage a budget |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS605 | Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems |
Year 1 - VET Full
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES611 | Manage design realisation |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES512 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
| CUALGT514 | Develop lighting designs |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
| CUAPPM513 | Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes |
| CUAPPM611 | Manage pre-production for shows and events |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAINN511 | Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADIG518 | Refine digital art techniques |
| CUAVSS502 | Implement vision system designs |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES612 | Research global design trends |
For more detailed unit information for this VET Stream take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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Students may be required to attend and/or support evening and weekend performances and rehearsals. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as lighting technicians and programmers in the live production industry, including theatre, film, architectural, corporate, events and concerts.
This VET Stream can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
The Important Things
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
Course Entry
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Fees & Scholarships
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Applying
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ECU Experience
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