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<strong>WAAPA</strong> Orientation <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>2013</strong>


ECU Key Contacts<br />

Summary<br />

Contact Centre<br />

Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: enquiries@ecu.edu.au<br />

Online – Ask Us<br />

Who do I ask? Where do I go?<br />

What do I do?<br />

Search for answers to frequently<br />

asked questions.<br />

Web: askus.ecu.edu.au available 24/7<br />

Chat: askus.ecu.edu.au/app/chat/<br />

chat_launch<br />

Facebook: facebook.com/waapa.ecu<br />

Student Central –<br />

Mount Lawley<br />

Building 3, Level 1<br />

Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: enquiries@ecu.edu.au<br />

Faculty <strong>of</strong> Education & Arts<br />

Student Information Office –<br />

Mount Lawley<br />

Building 13, Room 119<br />

Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: educationandarts@ecu.edu.au<br />

Library Services<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/centres/library-services<br />

Phone: (61 8) 9370 6251<br />

Email: library@ecu.edu.au<br />

IT Service Desk<br />

Phone: (61 8) 6304 6000<br />

Email: itservicedesk@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/centres/informationtechnology-services<br />

Emergencies and<br />

Campus Security<br />

Phone: (61 8) 6304 3333<br />

Email: securityoperations@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/security<br />

Career Services<br />

Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: careers@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/careers<br />

Equity, Diversity and<br />

Disability Service<br />

Phone: (61 8) 9370 6960<br />

Email: studentequity@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/<br />

student-equity<br />

Student Health Services<br />

Phone: Mount Lawley (61 8) 9370 6814<br />

Email: enquiries@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/<br />

student-health<br />

Counselling Service<br />

Phone: (61 8) 9370 6706<br />

Email: counselling@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/counselling<br />

Multifaith Service<br />

Web: intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/campuslife/campus-facilities/multifaith-centre<br />

Fees<br />

Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: student.fees@ecu.edu.au<br />

Web: fees.ecu.edu.au<br />

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<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Performing Arts<br />

Welcome – and congratulations on choosing [and being<br />

chosen for] <strong>WAAPA</strong> at ECU. You have joined one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

foremost performing arts academies in the world and when<br />

you graduate you will join an illustrious list <strong>of</strong> alumni.<br />

You are about to embark on a very rigorous, but wonderfully<br />

exciting, period <strong>of</strong> your life. The training at <strong>WAAPA</strong> is exacting<br />

and sometimes exhausting. But if you work hard you will build<br />

the foundations for a rewarding career in your chosen pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />

Or you may even find that new career opportunities are opened<br />

up to you. I hope you will use your time at <strong>WAAPA</strong> wisely to build<br />

and develop your skills, make new friendships, discover fresh<br />

possibilities, learn from your mistakes and grow as an individual.<br />

It is up to you to make the most <strong>of</strong> this opportunity!<br />

If you need help, please ask. The staff and students are friendly<br />

and we strive to provide a collegiate and supportive atmosphere.<br />

All the best,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong> Julie Warn AM<br />

Director<br />

<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Performing Arts<br />

Edith Cowan University<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> WELCOME DAY<br />

ECU WELCOME DAY<br />

Monday 11 February <strong>2013</strong><br />

(Compulsory for all new <strong>WAAPA</strong> students)<br />

This is your welcome to <strong>WAAPA</strong> and <strong>of</strong>ficially marks the<br />

start <strong>of</strong> your <strong>WAAPA</strong> journey.<br />

Starting at 9am (or 10.30am if you are a Music student),<br />

you will meet key <strong>WAAPA</strong> staff and fellow students in the<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gibbs Theatre, and be given a brief summary <strong>of</strong><br />

what to expect from orientation and the first few weeks<br />

at <strong>WAAPA</strong>. You will also be given important information<br />

around fees, rules and expectations <strong>of</strong> your time here.<br />

Following this session, you will be split into your<br />

departments to meet key department staff and go<br />

through your Orientation program in more detail.<br />

Some departments will run events during this first<br />

week (eg Music) however some departments start<br />

classes almost immediately. This week gives you time to<br />

sort out your enrolment, parking, lockers, IT access, check<br />

out the buildings, teaching and rehearsal spaces, and most<br />

importantly, meet fellow staff and students.<br />

The Welcome Day also includes the annual free<br />

‘Welcome to <strong>WAAPA</strong>’ barbecue lunch in Ron Stone Park.<br />

Registration is not required and attendance is expected.<br />

See you then!<br />

MY INTERNATIONAL DAY<br />

(Compulsory for International Students)<br />

Adjusting to university and living in Australia may be<br />

challenging for students relocating to Perth, as different<br />

customs, rules and laws may apply that can make your<br />

stay more difficult if you are not aware <strong>of</strong> them. My<br />

International Day provides you with vital information about<br />

studying in Perth, satisfying the conditions <strong>of</strong> your student<br />

visa, adjusting to the <strong>Australian</strong> culture, finding your way<br />

around Perth, as well as receiving advice on other services<br />

to help you adjust to your new home. This is also a great<br />

opportunity to get to know other new students, and even<br />

see some native <strong>Australian</strong> wildlife up close!<br />

This event is compulsory for all new international students,<br />

and runs from 9:00am-3pm, on Wednesday 20 February<br />

at the Joondalup campus and Friday 22 February at the<br />

Mount Lawley campus. Please organise to attend the<br />

complete session to ensure you get all the information<br />

you need.<br />

Please register attendance via www.ecu.edu.au/orientation<br />

This is your <strong>of</strong>ficial welcome to ECU marked by a Welcome<br />

Speech at 11am by a member <strong>of</strong> the University senior<br />

executive.<br />

The Orientation Fair runs on this day from 10am-2pm.<br />

This is the time ECU bursts to life with music, stalls,<br />

giveaways, a free barbeque lunch and tours <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Sports Centre and ECU campus. The day concludes with<br />

a Sundowner organised by the Student Guild. This is a<br />

great way to meet fellow students and celebrate the start<br />

<strong>of</strong> an exciting semester.<br />

Joondalup Tuesday 19 February<br />

Outside building 10<br />

Mount Lawley Thursday 21 February<br />

Outside building 3<br />

Bookings not required<br />

WHERE TO GET HELP<br />

WITH ORIENTATION<br />

Student Central (General Questions)<br />

Building 3<br />

Telephone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: enquiries@ecu.edu.au<br />

Faculty Student Information Office (Course questions)<br />

Building 13, Room 119<br />

Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: educationandarts@ecu.edu.au<br />

There are plenty <strong>of</strong> signs around campus but if you get<br />

lost, just ask, and we’ll do our best to point you in the right<br />

direction.<br />

Around <strong>WAAPA</strong>:<br />

Ask any <strong>WAAPA</strong> staff – they are very helpful! Try the Box<br />

Office (in the main foyer <strong>of</strong> building 1) first, or your Course<br />

Co-ordinator.<br />

ORIENTATION ONLINE<br />

If you miss out on any <strong>of</strong> the Orientation activities or can’t<br />

make it onto campus, a variety <strong>of</strong> information resources will<br />

be available online from the Orientation website:<br />

www.ecu.edu.au/orientation<br />

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ORIENTATION SCHEDULE<br />

This is a broad overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>WAAPA</strong> wide events held during the Orientation Week. All departments will run their own internal<br />

events in addition to those outlined below. Department information and schedules will be provided in the initial department<br />

meetings (scheduled below). If you have any queries, please ask!<br />

MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY<br />

9.00am<br />

10.00am<br />

Orientation Welcome – (Attendance compulsory for all students except Music)<br />

The Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gibbs Theatre.<br />

Department Meetings – (Attendance compulsory for all students except Music)<br />

Please proceed to your department meeting immediately after the Orientation Welcome. You will be given your departmental<br />

orientation commitments for the week at this meeting<br />

• Aboriginal Theatre – Studio C (1.2108)<br />

• Acting – Studio C (1.2108)<br />

• Arts Management – Upper Foyer (Outside Box Office)<br />

• Performing Arts – 1.155<br />

• Dance – Dance Studio 1 (1.245)<br />

• Music Theatre – Ensemble Studio 4 (1.227)<br />

• Production & Design – Roundhouse Theatre (1.2109)<br />

• Research Students – Main Foyer outside GGT<br />

10.30am Music Orientation Welcome (All Music students – attendance compulsory )<br />

The Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gibbs Theatre<br />

11.30am<br />

12.30pm<br />

Music Department Meetings<br />

• Classical Music Meeting – Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gibbs Theatre (1.150)<br />

All new Classical students includes vocalists, instrumentalists, composition and music technology students –<br />

attendance compulsory<br />

• Jazz Meeting – Jazz Studio (1.236)<br />

All new Jazz students includes vocalists and instrumentalists – attendance compulsory<br />

• Contemporary Music – Lecture Theatre (3.201)<br />

All new Contemporary Music students – attendance compulsory<br />

Welcome Barbecue<br />

Ron Stone Reserve (across Bradford St)<br />

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY<br />

Please refer to your departmental orientation timetable for the day’s activities<br />

1.00pm-4.30pm<br />

ECU Orientation sessions – (All new students; attendance compulsory at either Tuesday OR Wednesday session)<br />

3.201 Lecture Theatre.<br />

This session has been developed as an orientation to university life. It will cover such topics as, Essential Study Skills and<br />

Balancing Life and Uni. Students need only attend either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon session depending on their<br />

department orientation schedule.<br />

WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY<br />

Please refer to your departmental orientation timetable for the day’s activities<br />

9.00am-Noon<br />

1.00pm-4.30pm<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> specific enrolment session<br />

Bldg 13.148, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Education and Arts Student Information Office<br />

ECU Orientation sessions – (All new students; attendance compulsory at either Tuesday OR Wednesday session)<br />

3.101 Lecture Theatre.<br />

This session has been developed as an orientation to University life. It will cover such topics as Essential Study Skills and<br />

Balancing Life and Uni. Students need only attend either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon session depending on their<br />

Department orientation schedule.<br />

THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY<br />

Please refer to your departmental orientation timetable for the day’s activities<br />

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY<br />

Please refer to your departmental orientation timetable for the day’s activities<br />

2.30pm<br />

4.00pm<br />

5.00pm<br />

Incoming Acting & Aboriginal Theatre Student Showcase – Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gibbs Theatre<br />

Incoming Music Theatre Student Showcase – Music Auditorium<br />

Entry by ticket only. Limited number <strong>of</strong> tickets available from the <strong>WAAPA</strong> Box Office on a first come basis.<br />

”Lark in the Park” – <strong>WAAPA</strong> Amphitheatre<br />

Come and join your fellow students for a drink and a bite to eat, to mark the end <strong>of</strong> your first week. This event is organised<br />

by the Acting student fundraising group ‘Club Fred’.<br />

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A-Z OF <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

ABBREVIATIONS<br />

ECU<br />

FEA<br />

SCA<br />

SIO<br />

UTEI<br />

VET<br />

Edith Cowan University<br />

Faculty <strong>of</strong> Education and Arts<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Communications<br />

& Arts<br />

Student Information Office<br />

Unit & Teaching Evaluation<br />

Index<br />

Vocational Education & Training<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Performing Arts<br />

WAYJO <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> Youth<br />

Jazz Orchestra<br />

WAYMA <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> Youth<br />

Music Association<br />

ACCESS<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> is open between 7am and 11pm<br />

during semester time, including weekends.<br />

However, if you are in <strong>WAAPA</strong> outside <strong>of</strong><br />

normal business hours (8.30am – 5.00pm<br />

Monday – Friday), you may be asked for<br />

your ECU student identification card so<br />

ensure you carry it at all times.<br />

Students who require after-hours access<br />

to specific facilities or rooms outside <strong>of</strong><br />

normal business hours must apply for an<br />

access card from student central.<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/new-students/additionalinformation/student-id-cards<br />

ATTENDANCE<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> courses are intense and arduous,<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten with long hours and require a<br />

significant commitment from students and<br />

staff alike. Students should arrange their<br />

affairs so they can attend all classes.<br />

Students are expected to attend at least<br />

80% <strong>of</strong> all scheduled activities in order<br />

to participate in performances and be<br />

assessed in the units in which they are<br />

enrolled.<br />

Some units have assessable attendance.<br />

Students must advise their Departmental<br />

School Officer if they are unable to attend<br />

classes for any reason.<br />

Acting, Music Theatre and<br />

Aboriginal Theatre<br />

Telephone: (61 8) 9370 6421<br />

Dance, Production, Design and<br />

Arts Management<br />

Telephone: (61 8) 9370 6851<br />

Classical, Jazz, Contemporary Music<br />

& Creative Technology<br />

Telephone: (61 8) 9370 6845<br />

BOOKINGS/TICKETS<br />

Tickets to performances and concerts can<br />

be purchased at the <strong>WAAPA</strong> Box Office<br />

(Building 1 upper foyer) between the<br />

hours <strong>of</strong> 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays<br />

(closed from 12.30-1pm).<br />

Cash, cheque and credit card payments are<br />

accepted. Pricing and further information<br />

can be found in the <strong>WAAPA</strong> performance<br />

brochure.<br />

Please note, tickets are not required for<br />

free performances unless otherwise stated<br />

and student ID must be presented when<br />

claiming student concession.<br />

Phone: (08) 9370 6895<br />

Web: waapa.ecu.edu.au/performancesand-events/bookings<br />

CURRICULUM DETAILS<br />

You will receive a unit outline from<br />

your Lecturer at the start <strong>of</strong> each unit.<br />

If you are enrolled in an Advanced<br />

Diploma, Diploma or Certificate course<br />

your curriculum follows the National<br />

Training Framework. All VET assessment<br />

is competency-based. You should seek<br />

advice from your lecturer regarding how<br />

you should prepare for your assessments<br />

and examinations.<br />

Further assistance around assignment<br />

preparation and study skills is available<br />

from the FEA Learning Advisor<br />

Telephone: (08) 9370 6227<br />

E-MAIL<br />

A staff email and phone directory<br />

is available on the ECU website.<br />

The majority <strong>of</strong> staff e-mail addresses<br />

are in the following format:<br />

initial.surname@ecu.edu.au<br />

Your student email is set up on enrolment<br />

and can be accessed using the student<br />

portal.<br />

ECU uses email as an <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />

communication method. You, as<br />

an enrolled student are responsible<br />

for checking and maintaining your<br />

university email account. Failure to<br />

do so may result in you missing out<br />

on important information.<br />

Web: portal.ecu.edu.au<br />

FEES AND CHARGES<br />

Fees and charges information for all<br />

Higher Education (Bachelor) and VET<br />

(Advanced Diploma, Diploma and<br />

Certificate) students can be found at the<br />

ECU fees website http://fees.ecu.edu.au/<br />

VET students should follow the link for<br />

details including concessions and refund<br />

policy. VET fee invoices are available for<br />

download via your SIMO account. Please<br />

note hard copies <strong>of</strong> invoices will not<br />

be posted. Students are responsible for<br />

downloading their invoice.<br />

If you have any queries about fees,<br />

including questions about your own<br />

fee liability, please contact the Student<br />

Fees <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

Telephone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: student.fees@ecu.edu.au<br />

FREE CONCERTS!<br />

Classical Tuesdays<br />

Most Tuesdays during semester<br />

Classical Music presents free lunchtime<br />

performances by staff, students and<br />

internationally renowned guest artists.<br />

Concerts are open to the public and take<br />

place at 1.10pm in the Music Auditorium.<br />

Bookings are not required.<br />

Jazz and Contemporary<br />

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays<br />

Jazz and Contemporary Music presents a<br />

number <strong>of</strong> free staff and student concerts<br />

Wednesdays at 1.10pm in the Jazz Studio<br />

and Thursdays and Fridays outside Aroma<br />

Cafe at 12.30pm.<br />

These concerts are open to the public<br />

and bookings are not required.<br />

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FRIENDS OF THE ACADEMY<br />

The Friends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> is a group<br />

supporting the students and the objectives<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>WAAPA</strong>. Drawn from all walks <strong>of</strong> life,<br />

but mostly lovers <strong>of</strong> the arts, parents,<br />

students, graduates and staff, the Friends<br />

raise funds each year to directly assist<br />

students at <strong>WAAPA</strong>.<br />

Membership application forms are available<br />

from the <strong>WAAPA</strong> Box Office.<br />

Web: waapa.ecu.edu.au/friends-andsponsors/friends-<strong>of</strong>-the-academy<br />

INSIDE <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

To keep up-to-date with all the latest<br />

student and alumni news, pick up a copy <strong>of</strong><br />

Inside <strong>WAAPA</strong> our quarterly magazine, or<br />

sign up to our Bravo <strong>WAAPA</strong> mailing list in<br />

person at the Box Office or view online.<br />

Web: waapa.ecu.edu.au/news/latest-news<br />

LIBRARY ORIENTATION<br />

The Library is located in building 8 and<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers orientation sessions and workshops<br />

during the academic year.<br />

Students are urged to take the<br />

opportunity to use these sessions to begin<br />

their exploration <strong>of</strong> what the library, as a<br />

key learning resource, has to <strong>of</strong>fer them.<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/centres/library-services<br />

Telephone: (08) 9370 6195<br />

LOAN STORES –<br />

HIRING EQUIPMENT<br />

The <strong>WAAPA</strong> Loans Store is located<br />

in Building 1, Room 239 (next door<br />

to the Enright Studio). The Store<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers an array <strong>of</strong> musical instruments,<br />

stereo systems, audio visual, sound and<br />

production equipment for student use.<br />

Students enrolled at <strong>WAAPA</strong> may borrow<br />

equipment allocated to their enrolled unit.<br />

Opening hours are posted outside the<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice. Please be sure to familiarise yourself<br />

with these hours.<br />

Phone: (08) 9370 6390<br />

LOCKERS<br />

A limited number <strong>of</strong> lockers are available<br />

for students to hire.<br />

Please see the <strong>WAAPA</strong> loan store <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />

Bldg 1, room 239.<br />

LOST PROPERTY<br />

Items found in <strong>WAAPA</strong> rooms should be<br />

handed into <strong>WAAPA</strong> Box Office. Staff and<br />

students who believe they have lost an<br />

item should contact Student Central in<br />

Building 3.<br />

No responsibility is taken for personal<br />

items (including instruments) left in<br />

practise rooms, performance spaces<br />

or elsewhere across campus.<br />

Telephone: 134 ECU (134 328)<br />

Email: enquiries@ecu.edu.au<br />

MENTORS<br />

There are a number <strong>of</strong> staff who are<br />

able to act as mentors should you require<br />

assistance. Please contact the School<br />

Manager.<br />

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY<br />

AND HEALTH<br />

You must learn how Commonwealth<br />

and State OSH Laws affect your<br />

participation in the entertainment<br />

industry. As students you must conform<br />

with the OSH requirements set by<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong>. The OSH noticeboard is outside<br />

building 1, room 223. OSH updates are<br />

available through departments.<br />

ECU Occupational Health policy that is<br />

available to all staff and students and can<br />

be found online.<br />

Web: www.hr.ecu.edu.au/osh/html/<br />

PERFORMANCE AND<br />

EXHIBITIONS<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> presents over 300 shows each<br />

year across its range <strong>of</strong> performance areas:<br />

music theatre, acting, aboriginal theatre,<br />

dance (classical and contemporary), opera,<br />

classical, jazz & contemporary music.<br />

Details on the performance lineup<br />

can be found online or in the <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

Performance Brochure released in<br />

February each year.<br />

Web: waapa.ecu.edu.au/performancesand-events<br />

PERFORMANCE/<br />

REHEARSAL RULES<br />

All students are expected to be aware<br />

<strong>of</strong> the rules applying during <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

rehearsals and performances. Please<br />

familiarise yourself with the following<br />

regulations –<br />

• Should a student be prevented through<br />

illness, from attending a rehearsal or<br />

performance, they should notify the<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the production and/or the<br />

Production Manager at least two hours<br />

before the commencement <strong>of</strong> the<br />

rehearsal.<br />

• Students NOT involved in a production<br />

must not wander in and out <strong>of</strong> the<br />

theatre and or other spaces to observe<br />

rehearsals (this includes technical<br />

and dress rehearsals). Permission to<br />

be present must be sought from the<br />

Production Manager or the Director<br />

<strong>of</strong> the production. Announcements will<br />

be posted on the notice boards advising<br />

when students may attend an open<br />

dress rehearsal or a preview. Members<br />

<strong>of</strong> the general public, family and<br />

friends may NOT be brought to<br />

dress rehearsals or previews.<br />

• Guests and friends may be met in the<br />

Theatre Foyer after the performance<br />

only. They are NOT permitted in the<br />

backstage or dressing room areas at<br />

any time.<br />

• No one is to be in the control room<br />

other than students/staff members<br />

with specific duties as directed by the<br />

Head <strong>of</strong> Technical Production.<br />

• Front-<strong>of</strong>-House and Auditorium:<br />

Students should make themselves<br />

aware <strong>of</strong> the ticketing arrangements<br />

for <strong>WAAPA</strong> performances. A memo<br />

is available from your Department<br />

School Officer.<br />

Admission to a performance will not be<br />

possible without the appropriate ticket.<br />

A student must present ECU student ID<br />

card when:<br />

• Obtaining a complimentary preview<br />

ticket.<br />

• Purchasing a ticket to a <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

performance.<br />

• Complimentary tickets are not<br />

available for students, family, friends<br />

or ex-students.<br />

• Cast members dismissed early from<br />

a performance cannot assume the<br />

right to enter the theatre without<br />

the approval <strong>of</strong> the Front-<strong>of</strong>-House<br />

Manager.<br />

• Students may not stand or sit in the<br />

aisles or doorways and must be aware<br />

<strong>of</strong> the regulations necessary in a place<br />

<strong>of</strong> public entertainment. A Front-<strong>of</strong>-<br />

House Manager is obliged to be aware<br />

<strong>of</strong> and will enforce these regulations in<br />

the interest <strong>of</strong> public safety.<br />

• Students cannot demand entrance<br />

when no seats are available simply<br />

because they have an assignment to<br />

complete. The individual must plan to<br />

attend a preview free-<strong>of</strong>-charge or pay<br />

for a performance ticket by booking<br />

well in advance.<br />

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• Latecomers will not be admitted until<br />

a suitable break in the performance.<br />

The Front-<strong>of</strong>-House Manager will<br />

be responsible for controlling this<br />

arrangement as requested by the<br />

Director and the Management.<br />

PERSONAL ACCIDENT<br />

INSURANCE<br />

All ECU enrolled students have accident<br />

insurance cover. Details are available<br />

on the University’s Risk and Assurance<br />

Services Centre webpage.<br />

The University is not responsible for any<br />

deficiencies or limitations <strong>of</strong> this insurance<br />

and if you have any queries you should<br />

contact the University’s insurance team.<br />

Accident claim forms are available from the<br />

Student Health Service on each campus,<br />

or from the link below.<br />

Web: intranet.ecu.edu.au/staff/centres/<br />

risk-and-assurance-services/insurance<br />

PREVIEW TICKETS<br />

Student preview tickets are available two<br />

working days before the opening night <strong>of</strong><br />

each major <strong>WAAPA</strong> production.<br />

Preview performances are usually held<br />

one day prior to opening.<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> students are each entitled to<br />

one free preview ticket for personal use<br />

for each performance upon presentation<br />

<strong>of</strong> student ID card with a <strong>WAAPA</strong> sticker<br />

attached. Preview tickets are limited<br />

and are <strong>of</strong>fered on a first-come firstserved<br />

basis.<br />

During performance week any unsold<br />

production tickets may be purchased<br />

from the <strong>WAAPA</strong> Box Office by <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

students for a special discount rate.<br />

ROOM BOOKINGS<br />

An online booking system is available for<br />

booking certain <strong>WAAPA</strong> venues.<br />

Rooms can be booked at the computer in<br />

the lower foyer near the Music Auditorium<br />

or through the Student Systems Officer in<br />

Building 1, Room 253. Bookings must be<br />

made before 4.30pm weekdays.<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> rooms and venues are available<br />

for use from 7am to 11.00pm seven days<br />

a week, however bookings are essential<br />

for all rooms at all times. If you are in a<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> room without a booking, Security<br />

will ask you to leave regardless <strong>of</strong> if you<br />

are a <strong>WAAPA</strong> student or not.<br />

Please note:<br />

• The Music Auditorium can only be<br />

booked upon presentation <strong>of</strong> written<br />

permission from the Music School<br />

Officer<br />

• The Production Workshop can<br />

only be used with permission from<br />

the Workshop Supervisor and with<br />

departmental supervision. Standard<br />

workshop safety rules apply at all times<br />

• Rooms and Equipment are provided<br />

for <strong>WAAPA</strong> student use only, and only<br />

for <strong>WAAPA</strong> related work. Any students<br />

caught using facilities for personal<br />

recordings, rehearsals, teaching or not<br />

related to their studies will be asked<br />

to leave and not be permitted to book<br />

venues in future.<br />

• Venue use is restricted during non<br />

semester time. Students will not be able<br />

to self book venues and all requests<br />

must go through the Student Systems<br />

Officer in Building 1, Room 253.<br />

Use <strong>of</strong> rooms<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong> is fortunate in having many<br />

specialised teaching areas and studios.<br />

Please respect these facilities by not<br />

eating and drinking in them. Do not alter<br />

the layout <strong>of</strong> any room and please do<br />

not remove any furniture from the room.<br />

Please leave the space better than you<br />

found it.<br />

SECURITY<br />

The 24 hour Security Patrol at Mt Lawley<br />

campus can be phoned on 6304 3333 or<br />

from the campus security phones that link<br />

directly to the security patrol.<br />

The Mt Lawley Security Office is located<br />

on the ground floor <strong>of</strong> the library, Building<br />

8 on the southern side near the car park.<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/security<br />

SMOKING POLICY<br />

Smoking is not permitted on any ECU<br />

campus.<br />

Web: ecu.edu.au/smokefree<br />

STUDENT CLUBS<br />

AND FUNDRAISING<br />

Most departments at <strong>WAAPA</strong> have<br />

student clubs that raise funds for the<br />

Showcase tour, international touring,<br />

visiting artists and other events during<br />

the year.<br />

All students are encouraged to participate<br />

in these activities and support fundraising<br />

efforts which benefit students in their<br />

final year.<br />

The School Manager can provide contact<br />

information.<br />

STUDENT NOTICE BOARDS<br />

All information is disseminated to students<br />

via your ECU student email account,<br />

which is accessed through the student<br />

portal. Notices may also be displayed on<br />

departmental notice boards. It is important<br />

students check their email accounts and<br />

relevant notice boards regularly.<br />

Web: portal.ecu.edu.au<br />

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE<br />

ON <strong>WAAPA</strong> COMMITTEES<br />

Students are represented on a number <strong>of</strong><br />

key administrative committees throughout<br />

<strong>WAAPA</strong>.<br />

Nominations for places on these<br />

committees are requested at various<br />

times. Please participate in this important<br />

process as it enables students to have<br />

input into <strong>WAAPA</strong> decision-making.<br />

For more information, contact the <strong>WAAPA</strong><br />

Executive Officer.<br />

SUGGESTION BOX<br />

This is located outside room 1.205.<br />

TAXI PHONES<br />

A free taxi phone is located on the main<br />

roundabout on Bradford Street outside<br />

Bldg 3.<br />

VET<br />

The Advanced Diploma, Diploma and<br />

Certificate courses at <strong>WAAPA</strong> are<br />

Vocational Education and Training (VET)<br />

courses.<br />

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MOUNT LAWLEY MAP<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> Building 1 – Level 1<br />

RSI<br />

LOCKER RM<br />

1124<br />

TUTORIAL<br />

RM<br />

WORKSHOP<br />

THE GEOFF<br />

GIBBS THEATRE<br />

LOCKERS<br />

ES3<br />

MUSIC<br />

AUDITORIUM<br />

HANDA<br />

STUDIO<br />

DIGITAL<br />

MUSIC<br />

LAB 2<br />

COMM.<br />

STUDIO<br />

VOICE<br />

ROOM 2<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> Building 1 – Level 2<br />

STUDIO D<br />

THE<br />

ROUNDHOUSE<br />

THEATRE<br />

STUDIO C<br />

STUDIO B<br />

DANCE<br />

STUDIO 2<br />

STUDIO A<br />

MOS2<br />

THE<br />

GEOFF GIBBS<br />

THEATRE<br />

DANCE<br />

STUDIO 1<br />

ENRIGHT<br />

STUDIO<br />

JAZZ<br />

STUDIO<br />

MAIN<br />

FOYER<br />

BOX OFFICE<br />

MARKETING OFFICE<br />

MOSI<br />

ES1<br />

ES2<br />

ES4<br />

COM.<br />

MUSIC<br />

STUDIO 2<br />

DIGITAL<br />

MUSIC<br />

LAB 1<br />

DS5<br />

ES5<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> Building 1 – East wing upper<br />

THE<br />

ROUNDHOUSE<br />

THEATRE<br />

LEVEL 4<br />

DESIGN<br />

STUDIO B<br />

TECHNICAL<br />

DRAWING<br />

STUDIO<br />

DESIGN<br />

STUDIO A<br />

COSTUME<br />

WORKSHOP<br />

COSTUME<br />

WORKSHOP<br />

MILINERY<br />

STAFF<br />

ROOM<br />

ART<br />

STUDIO<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> Building 2 – LEVEL 1<br />

LECTURE<br />

ROOM<br />

TUTORIAL<br />

ROOM<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> Building 2 – LEVEL 2<br />

WARDROBE<br />

ABORIGINAL<br />

THEATRE<br />

STUDIO<br />

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<strong>WAAPA</strong> CHECKLIST<br />

Activity How When can I do this?<br />

Orientation<br />

Period<br />

ECU<br />

Welcome<br />

Day<br />

Online<br />

Business<br />

Hours<br />

Essential / Recommended<br />

Mon 11-<br />

Sat 23 Thu 21 24 hours<br />

Mon-Fri<br />

8.30-5.00<br />

Before Orientation<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Respond to your <strong>of</strong>fer Via VIP online x<br />

Activate your student account Via VIP online x<br />

Enrol in your units Via VIP online or Student Central x x x x<br />

Download your orientation guide <strong>WAAPA</strong> website x<br />

During Orientation<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Attend <strong>WAAPA</strong> Welcome Day Monday 11 February <strong>2013</strong><br />

Obtain student ID card Visit the e-Lab counter x x x<br />

Activate student ID card Visit any ECU library loans deck x<br />

Obtain your parking permit Online via ECU ‐ Pay Online x<br />

Check and confirm your enrolment<br />

/ Pre-enrolment<br />

Student Portal<br />

x<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Attend Orientation Events<br />

& Activities<br />

View Orientation <strong>Guide</strong> online or<br />

obtain at Student Central<br />

Attend Vice Chancellor’s Welcome ECU Welcome Day – 11am x<br />

Attend My International Day<br />

Compulsory<br />

event for International<br />

Students only<br />

x<br />

x<br />

After Orientation<br />

<br />

Learn how to use ECU<br />

printing facilities<br />

Visit the e-Lab x x x<br />

<br />

Read Student <strong>Guide</strong><br />

View<br />

online or om your Student<br />

Information USB drive<br />

x x x x<br />

CRICOS IPC 00279B key2creative_34282_12/12<br />

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