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Costume VET Stream

Code VSAABE

About this VET Stream

The costume stream is structured to provide training in the techniques and processes required for advanced construction and management of costumes and accessories for theatre and live performance.

Students develop skills and knowledge in advanced pattern making, period costume, corsetry and undergarments, and costumes for dance and physical movement. Other production and design specific units include work health and safety and management processes. Students also gain skills in the management of costumes for production, which incorporates budgeting, scheduling, costume manufacture, and supervising studio and backstage processes.

Code VSAABE

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
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Details

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Work & Collaborate
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND611Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUAPPR612Collaborate in professional creative projects
Develop & Manage a Budget
Unit Code Unit Title
FNSORG501Develop and manage a budget

Year 1 - Semester 2

Art Finishing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUATEX501Refine techniques for textile work
White Card
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBWHS605Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Year 1 - VET Full

Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM513Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
CUACOS510Realise costumes
Costume Design
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS519Design costumes
Costume Construction
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS502Make character costumes
CUADES611Manage design realisation
Costumes Manufacture for Dance
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS515Coordinate costume manufacture
Millinery
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS503Create theatrical millinery
Pattern Making
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACOS405Develop expertise in pattern development for costume

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 handbook

Notes

Important notes

  • Students may be required to attend and/or support evening and weekend rehearsals and performances. The may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as costume designers for live production, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.

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

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

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ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.