Unit Set Information
Stage Management
VET Specialisation
Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code VSAABB
This stream provides training in the organisational and management skills needed for managing rehearsals and performance. These include the development and use of the prompt copy, production documentation, score reading, movement and voice instruction, safety in the theatre, communication and people/time management skills, production and company management. A range of technical production skills and techniques, as well as an understanding of the staging and performance requirements for drama, dance, music, music theatre and opera will be developed.
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 Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Luke COWLING
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students may be required to attend and/or support 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 stage managers for live production, including theatre, opera, dance and music theatre.
VET Specialisation Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
OHS and Wellness | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
White Card | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Ensure Team Effectiveness | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance |
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects |
Year 1 - VET Full
Stage Management 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASMT513 | Develop and maintain production documents |
| CUASMT412 | Assist in stage managing rehearsals |
| CUASMT517 | Assist in stage managing and calling performances |
Concerts and Events | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASMT511 | Stage manage productions and events |
Technical Drawing/CAD | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
Props Construction 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRP413 | Make props using mixed media |
Flying Systems | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA413 | Operate flying systems |
Production 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM511 | Manage small-scale live productions |
| CUAPPM514 | Manage bump in and bump out of shows |
Theatre Studies | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
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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