undergraduate

Course Structure
Requires the completion of 15 units / 180 credit points.
Students wishing to complete the course in twelve months
may choose either of the following options:
1. Complete two additional units (30 credit points) in both
Semester One and Semester Two of Year One, OR,
2. Complete one additional unit (15 credit points each)
in both Semester One and Semester Two, plus two units
(30 credit points) in Summer School.
Students wishing to complete this course in twelve months
should seek advice from the Course Coordinator or Student
Support Officer.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
ENG1205 Academic Research and Writing # 15
PAD3101 Principal Practice 15
PAD3103 Theory and Practice of Contemporary
Performance 15
Elective 1* 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
PAD3102 Event Management 15
PAD3115 Arts Project Research, Establishment
and Evaluation 15
PAD3116 Arts Project 15
Elective 2* 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
PAD3104 Group Processes 15
PAD3205 Arts Project Research, Establishment
and Evaluation 2 15
PAD3206 Arts Project 2 15
Elective 3* 15
Recommended Electives
CMM1108 Communications and Digital Technology 15
VIS2191 Graphic Design 1 15
VIS2393 Graphic Design 3 15
Or any third year unit not previously undertaken from the
student’s principal disciplinary area.
* Students must achieve a total of 45 credit points overall for all their
electives. Your chosen electives will be dependent upon your area of
study and MUST be agreed upon with the Course Coordinator.
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production and design
WAAPA’s Production and Design programs prepare students
in a range of interpretive and technical theatre disciplines
through teaching methods designed to recognise and refine
the skills and potential of each individual. Unparalleled in any
other Australasian arts training institution, WAAPA provides
Production and Design students with the greatest diversity of
‘on the job’ theatrical experiences.
Our students have access to simulated industry training in
the design, construction and management of the Academy’s
annual repertoire of 30 plus productions, utilising our seven
diverse performance venues, as well as numerous external
performance spaces.
WAAPA’s professionally staffed and equipped workshop and
wardrobe facilities, along with state-of-the-art lighting and
sound studios, give students immediate ‘hands-on’ access to all
production development, construction and staging processes
associated with the most up-to-date industry expectation and
practice.
Incorporating a provocative mix of national and international
professional directors, teachers and supervisors, WAAPA’s
year-long season of drama, music theatre, dance, opera, films
and jazz, classical and contemporary music concerts gives
our Production and Design graduates the winning edge in
preparation for a seamless transition into a wide range of
careers within the creative and technical industries both here
and abroad.
Additional PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Course Information
Production Experience:
Students work as directed on productions mounted by WAAPA.
Students begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform
designated tasks. In the final year students will be expected to
provide service to the productions at a professional level of
competence.
Professional Placement:
Professional placement to industry in the graduating year is
a compulsory and practical component. Students undertake
an appropriate attachment for production experience.
The purpose of this work is to develop and strengthen the
proficiencies and skills required in the industry.
Advanced Diploma of Design
for Live Production,
Theatre and Events
A90 - ML
Duration: 3 Years
Practicum: Yes
Available to students who demonstrate potential for and wish
to acquire expertise in the technical and production aspects
of design for the entertainment industry. This nationally
recognised vocational qualification is structured to provide
skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the
entertainment industry. Units are structured to provide training
in the principles, techniques and processes required in designing
for theatre, film and television. After initial exposure to basic
visualisation and research skills, students are confronted, as a
learning experience, with challenging design projects including
sets, costumes, millinery, make-up and wigs. These projects
precede practical design involvement in WAAPA productions
and professional placement. Students also attend classes in
drawing, technical drawing and computer aided design.
This VET course is offered by ECU as a Registered Training
Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework.
Admission requirements
Interview.
Submission of a prescribed project for evaluation.
Students are assessed against the following criteria:
• Presentation
• Originality
• Demonstrable empathy for the discipline
• Technical ability
• Capacity to complete the course with excellence
For more information, refer to WAAPA.
Careers
Scenic Designer, Costume Designer, Stylist.
See more course information:
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