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A99 Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production, Theatre and Events : Costume

This nationally recognised qualification is structured to provide skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment industry. The skills and knowledge gained will assist graduates to find employment in the following areas: art finishing, costume design, costume making, makeup and wigs and millinery. Units are structured to provide training in the techniques and processes required for the construction of costumes and accessories for theatre and film. These units include pattern drafting and costume construction. Students also gain skills in the coordination of costumes for production, which incorporates budgeting, wardrobe maintenance and dressing. Other aspects of training include costume management, drawing, corsetry, wigs and makeup, art finishing and millinery.


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.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants apply directly to WAAPA.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is based upon comprehensive interview and the submission of a prescribed project for evaluation. Students are assessed against the following criteria: presentation, originality, demonstrable empathy for the discipline, technical ability, and capacity to complete the course with excellence. Further information can be obtained from the WAAPA website.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification is from the Entertainment Training Package CUE03. Unit selection and delivery are designed to reflect and meet the needs of the entertainment industry. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Program Director.

 

Students study the course over a period of three years full-time study.

 

 
 
YEAR ONE
CUESMT12B » Analyse performance outline/script   
CUECOS09B » Develop and apply knowledge of costume   
CUFCOS402A Construct costume components   
CUFCOS401A Make costumes   
CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept   
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process   
LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using patternmaking principles   
CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes   
CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out   
BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills*   
CUVRES201A Source and use information relevant to own arts practice   
CUFMUP401A Design, apply and remove specialised make-up   
 
YEAR TWO
CUEOHS01C » Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures   
CUFCOS505A » Realise costumes   
CUFCOS501A Manage an off-site wardrobe department   
CUFCOS502A Design and construct costume corsetry and undergarments   
CUECOS02C Apply art finishing   
CUECOS11B Make character costumes   
CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre*   
CUFIND403B Work effectively in a costume studio   
CUEMUP6B Dress hair for a performance or production   
CUECOS302A Dress performers   
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace   
CUEMUP5B Dress (style) wigs   
CUECOS13B Create theatrical millinery   
CUETGE05C Maintain physical production elements   
CUETEM07B Tour the production   
 
YEAR THREE
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation   
CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse   
CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice   
BSBDES601A Manage design realisation   
BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief   
BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief*   
BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness   
CUEFIN01C Develop a budget   
CUEFIN02C Manage a budget   
CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge   
CUETEM01C Co-ordinate production operations   
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources   
CUECOS405A Co-ordinate costume manufacture*   
CUFCOS504A Design costumes   
CUECOS10B Make period costumes*   
CUECOS405A Co-ordinate costume manufacture*   
CUETEM08B Realise productions   
 
» Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
 
 
 
 
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012