Unit Set Information
Props and Scenery
VET Stream
Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code VSAABC
This stream 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.
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 Stream can be studied in the following courses:
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Jason GARBENIS
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 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.
VET Stream Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
OHS and Wellness | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
White Card | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Theatre Studies | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
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
Props Construction 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRP413 | Make props using mixed media |
| CUAPRP512 | Develop prop construction plans |
| CUAPRP511 | Design props |
Set Construction 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASET401 | Make sets |
Production 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA311 | Assist with production operations for live performances |
Technical Drawing/CAD | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
Scenic Art 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes |
Flying System | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA413 | Operate flying systems |
Working Safely at Heights | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
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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