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The Design program at WAAPA prepares students to create compelling visual worlds for theatre and film. Through training in visualisation, research and design processes, students tackle challenging projects across sets, props and costumes before applying their ideas on WAAPA productions and professional placements. Classes in drawing, technical drawing and computer‑aided design build the skills needed to translate creative concepts into realised designs.
Working with industry directors and choreographers on WAAPA performances, you’ll develop practical experience in set and costume design roles on live productions, ready for a design-related career in the entertainment industry.
CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Construction and Design)
This nationally recognised Diploma provides an intensive, hands‑on introduction to set and costume practice within live performance. Students develop foundational skills in construction, scenic techniques and costume processes while assisting on WAAPA productions, progressing from support roles to designated responsibilities. Training is embedded in real production environments, building professional discipline, collaboration skills and industry‑ready workflows.
CUA60220 Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services (Set and Costume Design)
The Advanced Diploma extends creative and technical capability, with a focus on designing sets and costumes for theatre, opera, dance and music theatre. Students undertake challenging design projects, expanding skills in research, visualisation, drawing, model making, scenic painting and computer‑aided design, while taking on design roles within WAAPA’s public performance seasons.
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Production and Design Major)
This degree provides advanced professional training through leadership roles across WAAPA’s annual productions. Graduates refine their artistic voice, technical expertise and collaborative practice, preparing for sustained careers in national and international live performance industries.
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The Course Coordinator for Production Design is Mr Bryan Woltjen.
For a full list of WAAPA Production and Design staff, please visit the WAAPA Staff listing.
For domestic student enquiries, please go to Future Students.
For international student enquiries, please go to International Students.
For a full list of WAAPA courses, please visit WAAPA Study areas.