Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (Costume)

• Make, modify, repair and maintain costumes and accessories

• Develop patterns for costumes

• Construct blocks for period costumes

• Make costumes for dance

• Develop art finishing for costumes

• Collaborate with others in the creative process

• A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate IV level

• A pathway to further study in costume production

• The sewing and costume production skills to create costumes for film, dance and theatre

• The technical skills and knowledge to grow your career in other areas of the industry including costume and bridal

• The experience to work in a live production environment with other industry professionals

• An understanding of work, health and safety (WHS) practices and standards in the live production industry

• Successful completion of the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles or equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your certificate, transcript or industry experience

• An interest in working backstage in theatre or television

• An interest in costume design and production

• Fundamental sewing skills and an understanding of pattern-making

• The ability to pay a materials fee of approximately $300 to cover costume and garment fees

• The ability to work during intense production weeks

• Basic computer skills and access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Office 365

• The ability to manage self-paced/self-directed study

Note:

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