Props and Scenery VET Stream
Code VSAAAZ
About this VET Stream
This specialisation includes aspects of scenery, set and properties construction, scenic painting, metal fabrication and technical and general drawing.
Handling scenery, flying and general backstage skills of the mechanist are experienced and students are closely involved in the practical work of live production on a regular basis. A wide range of skills are explored, including workshop management, construction, painting and props. Students are encouraged to develop the initiative and problem-solving abilities needed in the production workshop.
Code VSAAAZ
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
| CUAPPM611 | Manage pre-production for shows and events |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUADES611 | Manage design realisation |
| CUAINN511 | Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPPM612 | Manage construction workshop operations |
| CUAPPM513 | Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUASET512 | Develop set construction plans |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUASTA413 | Operate flying systems |
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 rehearsals and performances. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates gain employment in a wide variety of disciplines in the entertainment industry, theatre or film; including but not limited to, scenic construction workshops, props workshops, scenic art shops as well as technical roles in the theatre as mechanist or fly crew.
This VET Stream can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
The Important Things
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