Rationale
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the creative and performing arts industry. Students develop performance techniques in dance, drama and music and technical production skills in costuming, lighting, sound and set design, directing, choreography, marketing and promotion. These skills will allow students to refine their individual artistry, plan a career pathway in the arts and put on a production that meets the industry standard.
Course Structure
This course requires students to complete five core units and eight elective units:
CORE
BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity
CHCCD307D Support community resources
CUAIND301 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND304 Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices
ELECTIVE
CUAPRF307 Develop performance techniques
CUAPRF301 Create and tell stories
CUAPPM301 Assist with designing performance spaces
CUACOS304 Develop and apply knowledge of costumes
CUAMKG301 Assist with marketing and promotion
CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media
CUASTA202 Assist with bump in and bump out of shows
CUAFOH301 Provide seating and ticketing services
Assessment
To gain this qualification, students must successfully complete:
- Create a career planning folio including resume, cover letter, headshot, show reel and portfolio.
Part take in various observational assessments including auditions, meetings,
rehearsals, networking excursions, workshops, photoshoots and performances.
- Assist with designing performances including directing, choreographing, sound, lighting, costume, makeup and set for a production.
- Assist with marketing, ticket sales, ushering and bump in and bump out of a production.
Pathways
This qualification will provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge with which they could pursue a career in the Creative Arts/Performing Arts industries.