Entertainment – VET

Is there anything else you should know? Students attend a minimum of two plays at various theatre companies, including the Onstage presentation of works of excellence from the previous HSC cohort and workshops on acting, devising and presenting performance. Students will perform in two Drama Nights in which parents and friends are invited to attend a showcase of the students’ best work.

Who can you ask for more information? Ms Connor, Mrs Emmett

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE COURSE DESIGNED TO CATER FOR THE PERFORMANCE STRENGTHS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT

ENTERTAINMENT – VET FACULTY: Drama and Entertainment ATAR: Yes UNITS: 2 CATEGORY: B

Note: Only one category B course can count towards an ATAR and students must sit the exam.

On successful completion of this course, students will be awarded a state of attainment towards or Certificate III in Live Production and Services. This certificate can be used as an alternative entry pathway to University of Newcastle on an ATAR or Non-ATAR pathway.

The VET Entertainment course is designed for students who wish to work, or are interested in, the Entertainment Industry. It is designed to enable students to acquire a range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills valued both within and beyond the Entertainment workplace. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop basic knowledge and skills for live production, theatre and event industries.

What are live Entertainment events? Live Entertainment events are presented in many types of venues, from clubs and pubs, to outdoor locations, to performing arts centres. The organisations may be commercial, they may receive government subsidies, or they may be metropolitan, regional or communitybased. Just as there is a diversity of venues, so too there are numerous types of events.

What will you be taught? The VET Entertainment course prepares students for a Statement of Attainment towards a Certificate III in Live Production and Services - CUA30415.

The Entertainment Course at St Edward’s College includes the units below:

• Work effectively in the creative arts • Work safely in the construction Industry • Apply Work Health and Safety Practices • Organise personal work priorities and development • Participate in collaborative creative projects • Provide service to customers • Operate basic lighting • Assist with production operations for live performance • Undertake live audio operations • Operate vision systems • Work effectively backstage during performances • Assist with bump in and bump out of shows

Each of these activities involve the use of different forms of technology (both analogue and digital).