This course will provide opportunities for you to develop relevant technical, vocational and interpersonal competencies suitable for employment and further training in the entertainment industry, as well as skills, knowledge and experience – such as teamwork, creativity and innovation.

Assessment is on-going based on observations, oral questions, written tests, projects and work booklets, and student demonstrations. Assessment is based on satisfactory and competency - no marks or grades are awarded. VET assessment is different to standard school assessment. In VET you are either competent or not yet competent (a bit like a driving test). Your mark for HSC is taken from your results in the mid-course and trial exams. It is optional to do the HSC exam – e.g. if you want an ATAR.

Workplacement is mandatory - It is a Board of Studies requirement that you complete 70 hours work placement for this course. Half of this (35 hours) can be done at our CAPA events such as the school musical and play, showcase nights and other school events. At least 35 hours must be one outside of school.

The Entertainment Industry is counted as a construction industry. Therefore, you will need to complete White Card Training (CPCCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction Industry) to work within this industry even if it is on school events. This training will be conducted at school in Term 1 and will take a full day. We need to get this done quickly so we can get on to the fun stuff! 

Once the White Card is completed you will then be involved in class work and practical work to show that you can apply the WHS skills that you have learnt in an authentic entertainment industry setting. You will also complete your First Aid Certificate by completing some online modules in class and participating in a one day practical session. 

CPCCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction Industry

CUAWHS312: Apply work health and safety practices

HLTAID011: Provide first aid

You will spend some concentrated time on learning about audio, including what type of equipment is needed for what purpose, how to connect different audio devices and equipment, levels, gain, sound effects, etc. You will, however be involved in audio operations throughout most terms and through this participation and an assessment task, you will be able to show you are competent in the following areas:

CUASOU331: Undertake live audio operations

CUASOU306: Operate sound reinforcement systems (CERT III Only)

ACTIVITY

Have a look at the video (right) to see what a large scale audio set might look like.

READ

You will spend some concentrated time on learning about staging, including what type of equipment is needed for what purpose, creating sets, using hand and power tools, operating fly systems, working backstage, etc. You will, however be involved in stage operations throughout most terms and through this participation and an assessment task, you will be able to show you are competent in the following areas:

CUASTA311: Assist with production operations for live performance

CUASTA212: Assist with bump in and bump out of shows

ACTIVITY

Have a look at the video (left) to see what sort of things are possible with large scale staging.

READ

You will spend some concentrated time on learning about lighting, including what type of equipment is needed for what purpose, setting up lighting, including followspots, plotting lights, operating lights during performances, etc. You will, however be involved in lighting operations throughout most terms and through this participation and an assessment task, you will be able to show you are competent in the following areas:

CUALGT311: Operate basic lighting

CUALGT314: Install and Operate Follow Spots (CERT III Only)

ACTIVITY

Have a look at the video (left) to see what sort of things are possible with lighting.

READ

You will spend some concentrated time on learning about vision, including what type of equipment is needed for what purpose, setting up vision equipment, projection mapping, using a green screen, live streaming, etc. You will, however be involved in vision operations throughout most terms and through this participation and an assessment task, you will be able to show you are competent in the following area:

CUAVSS312: Operate vision systems

ACTIVITY

Have a look at the video (right) to see what sort of things are possible with vision, particularly projection mapping.

There are some competencies that you will be assessed on throughout the course that are more 'overall' competencies. You will learn about what is involved in each of these areas and will constantly be displaying them through your interactions with others. These competencies are: 

CUAIND311: Work effectively in the creative arts industry

BSBPEF301: Organise personal work priorities

SITXCCS006: Provide service to customers

CUAPPR314: Participate in collaborative creative projects

CUAIND314: Plan a Career in the Creative Arts Industry

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Stage Management doesn't have its own competency but is an important part of the industry which brings together a lot of the competencies. As a Stage Manager you interact with ALL aspects of a production and need knowlegde of these areas to be effective in your role. Each one of you will have an opportunity to be a stage manager throughout the next two years. 

ACTIVITY

Have a look at the video (left) to get a bit more of an idea of the role of a stage manager. 

Go to the Google Form (left) and complete it. This is just to give me an idea of where everyone is up to and what your expectations are. 

Read through the document (right) to learn more about what you can expect during Work Placement including your responsibilities.