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non-European performance traditions which impact on the
Australian theatre industry.
SZ706 Practical Placement 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream).
Objectives and content
This subject will provide students with first-hand
experience in the technical operations of a production
company or performance venue and an opportunity to
practice skills and knowledge developed in level 1 core and
stream modules. The practical placement may take place in
more than one workplace if this is felt to be appropriate.
SZ710 Introduction to Costume
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream).
Objectives and content
This subject will provide students with basic skills and
knowledge in costume construction techniques and
processes relevant to the theatre industry.
SZ711 Garment Assembly 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream).
Objectives and content
This subject will provide students with the skills and
knowledge to cut and sew basic garments and to develop
the analytical skills in selecting construction techniques
appropriate to the fabric and function of the garment.
SZ712 Millinery 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream).
Objectives and content
The subject will provide students with the skills and
knowledge to cut and sew a range of soft hats.
SZ713 Costume Maintenance
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream).
Objectives and content
The subject will provide students with the skills to perform
the duties of a dresser or costume maintenance person.
SZ714 Introduction to Make-up, Wigs and
Prosthetics
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream).
Objectives and content
This subject will provide participants with basic skills in
the design and application of stage and special effect make-
up, the fitting and dressing of wigs and the construction
and application of prosthetics used in performance.
SZ740 First Aid
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream) and the Diploma of Arts: Small
Companies and Community Theatre.
Obiectives and content
First aid code of practice and first aid kits; personal hygiene
and infection control; priorities of life supporting first aid;
care of an unconscious person; cardio pulmonary
resuscitation; management of external bleeding; accessing
help in an emergency; fractures and soft tissue injuries.
S2743 Word Processing
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream) and the Diploma of Arts: Small
Companies and Community Theatre.
~bjedives and content '
System commands; batch files; editors; back-up and
restoration of disks; parts and functions of the keyboard
and monitor; ergonomics; touch typing techniques;
keyboard skills practice; document creation; editing and
saving; document formatting; text formatting.
S2744 Make-Up and Mask
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Theatre Technology
(Costume Stream) and the Diploma of Arts: Small
Companies and Community Theatre.
Objectives and content
Types of make-up, resources; range of pzrformance
settings; make-up design; application of make-up;
Occupational Health and Safety; make-up construction
(papier mache, latex); mask design, application in a range of
performance contexts.
S2745 Basic Lighting
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Small Companies and
Community Theatre.
Objectives and content
Occupational Health and Safety; testing and use of circuit
and multimeter; use and operation of theatre lanterns; basic
theatre lantern maintenance; notation, rig, cable, and patch
lanterns; use of lighting board; cue sheets.
S2747 Basic Set Design
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Small Companies and
Community Theatre.
Objectives and content
Visits to different performance venues; materials; use of
tools and maintenance; floor plans; scale models; basic set
construction.
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