Would like some information about WAAPA, posting from Brasil

Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 12:15 pm

snlaura4 posts in thread

Hi, Im from Brasil and Im very interested in the Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Costume) WAAPA course. Im very far though and its very hard to obtain information.I saw that a lot of people here are from Perh or study at WAAPA and I was wondering if someone can help me. Here are my questions: - Can anybody tell me how are the admision tests for this course?I read in the site there's a interview and youve to present a portfolio but I woul like to know more details. Thats my biggest concern cause it seems to me the admision prcess is very different from here and Im soo far to afford more than one try... -Is it possible to work while making the course?Cause I feel like Im gonna need some money. -Somebody now how many people are in the class?How many are admitted a year for the course? Thank you very much for any help!!Hope I can study in Australia,Ive only know great people from your country

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snlauraThu, 21 Feb 2008, 12:15 pm

Walter PlingeThu, 21 Feb 2008, 08:42 pm

check out the

check out the website: www.waapa.ecu.edu.au it will give you all the course information plus details for the people you can contact for further course questions etc.. As for working, I don't know this course at all, but it is a full time BA so I assume there will be a lot of contact hours, so it depends on how much money you are needing to make per week. You wouldn't be able to have a fulltime job as well as doing the course. You will also have to consider a job that is flexible that will work around your uni contact hours plus anything else you need to do within the course. Maybe someone who has done this course can shed some light? I hope this has been of some help! :)

Walter PlingeThu, 21 Feb 2008, 09:31 pm

Hey, I just started at

Hey, I just started at waapa this year doing the lighting course but from what I can gather the amount of time spent is similar amongst all of the production and design courses, you are on campus every single day and generally for 2 to 3 classes of at least 2 hours each plus the time to work on productions, so that equals a pretty much 9 - 6 commitment every day. In terms of the admissions process, I think you can send the portfolio and they will do an interview by phone, I know it could be done with my course so I am assuming they may do it with other courses too. In terms of working, probably not much unless you can find an employer who is willing to work around your timetable and its changing nature like during the productions etc. And from what i can gather they tend to take 8 - 10 people per year but that can vary. Hope thats some help!

Walter PlingeMon, 17 Mar 2008, 11:06 pm

I have just compeleted the

I have just compeleted the costume course at WAAPA, and what BC wrote is correct. You are required to be at uni- pretty much 9 to 6pm everyday. When productions are on, you can expect to be at uni 9 to 11pm (and even later depending what time the laundry is done, what projects are due). Working can be difficult- because of the full-on schedule- but as long as your workplace is flexible- you'll be able to work some nights and on the weekends... an interview is required where the panel will ask your sewing experience and have a look at a folio. an advanced sewing knowledge is not required- as long as you have a passion for costume and enthusiasm. i did not have a lot of sewing experience whatsoever. the costume course is absolutely fantastic. expect to put in hard yards and you'll get plenty of waapa love in return! :)

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