Course Summary
This online micro-credential will prepare you for the role of wardrobe assistant on a film set. You will learn how to work closely with a costume designer, maintain costumes, manage wardrobe inventory, assist with fittings, source wardrobe pieces, coordinate costume changes, maintain costume continuity, track wardrobe expenses, and communicate effectively. This micro-credential involves 3 hours of online self-paced study. Upon successful completion of this training, you will be awarded a non-credit-bearing micro-credential and digital badge that can be shared on your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio. You will also be eligible to enrol in the studio-based micro-credential Costume and Wardrobe Assistance: Studio Application. If you have questions or need further information about this micro-credential, please email artsadmin@cqu.edu.au.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThis micro-credential is intended for job-seekers or existing workers aged 15 years of age or over, who permanently reside in Queensland, and who are either Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or eligible visa holders (https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/inclusive/visa-eligibility).
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This online micro-credential will teach foundation skills that are required as a costume and wardrobe assistant on a film set. This training is a starting point for individuals seeking an entry-level position in the screen production industry. Upon successful completion of this training, students will be awarded a non-credit-bearing micro-credential and digital badge.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
3 hours of online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
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Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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1. Identify essential duties and responsibilities involved in managing costumes and wardrobe on a film set
2. Explore case studies of best practices for costume and wardrobe assistance tasks.