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    Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Costume)

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    Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Costume)
    Overview

    About this course

    Build skills in costume development and construction. Create detailed costumes to meet briefs. Showcase your work in live productions. Graduate ready for roles such as costume maker, costume technician, wardrobe supervisor or costume design assistant.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • research and make costumes from different time periods and styles

    • make and develop corsets and undergarments

    • understand and follow design briefs

    • source materials for costumes and work with a variety of textiles and tools

    • drape and develop detailed period costumes

    • make accessories, hats and headwear for theatre.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at diploma level.

    • Knowledge about costumes and fashion from different time periods and styles.

    • Skills to follow a design brief and make costumes.

    • Experience working on live productions with industry professionals.

    • Skills to manage people and projects.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles. You’ll need to show your certificate or transcript as proof.

    • Skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles. You’ll need to show a portfolio of work and take part in a short telephone interview.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • a Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (Costume)

    • an interest in costume creation

    • an interest in working backstage in theatre or television

    • the ability to pay approximately $500 for 3 semesters to cover costume and material costs

    • the ability to work during intensive production weeks

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level.

    Note:

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us understand your individual study needs and create an individualised learning plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: costume maker, costume technician and wardrobe supervisor.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

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    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Costume) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 4 core and 11 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Manage people performanceBSBLDR522

    • Manage complex projectsBSBPMG541

    • Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledgeCUAIND512

    • Establish and maintain safe creative practiceCUAPPR515

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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