COURSE INFORMATION
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A87 Advanced Diploma of Stage Management | |
This course provides training in the organisational and management skills needed for managing rehearsals and performances including: 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 and 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 are developed. Professional placement occurs in the final year. Students work as directed on productions mounted by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Students begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform designated tasks. In the final year students will be expected to collaborate on productions at a professional level of competence. 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.
This VET course is offered by ECU as a Registered Training Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework and is accredited through the Training Accreditation Council. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants apply directly to WAAPA. Admission is based on interview and submission of a prescribed project for evaluation.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course achieves endorsed national units of competence principally from the entertainment industry training package (CUE03). The units of competence are clustered within course delivery units. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Programme Director. Students commence the programme at AQF level 4 – Certificate IV, and over a period of three years full-time study achieve the standard required to graduate at AQF level 6 with an Advanced Diploma of Stage Management. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012