Pre VCE Drama (Stagecraft)

YEAR LONG

Love theatre but don’t want to be in the spotlight? Stagecraft is all about the behind-the-scenes magic that makes a show unforgettable. In this subject, you’ll learn how to design sets, create costumes, run lighting and sound, manage props, and keep a production running smoothly. You’ll get hands-on experience using real theatre equipment, including our upgraded lighting and sound systems and improved costume storage.

You won’t just be learning for fun—you’ll work on real productions. For example, if Stagecraft had been running in 2025, you could have helped bring Legally Blonde to life by:

  • Building the courtroom set or Elle’s dorm room

  • Designing lighting for the big dance numbers

  • Mixing sound for live songs and microphones

  • Creating costumes for Elle and the Delta Nu girls

  • Making props like Bruiser’s dog carrier and Paulette’s salon gear

  • Stage managing quick scene changes and keeping the show on track

  • Styling hair and makeup to match the characters

Stagecraft is a hands-on, practical subject where you get to be creative, solve problems, and see your ideas come alive on stage. You’ll also get the chance to visit professional theatres, meet industry experts, and learn what it takes to make theatre magic happen safely and professionally.

Whether you dream of working in theatre, film, events, or just love being creative, Stagecraft is the perfect way to learn real skills and be part of something amazing.

Aims

This subject enables students to:

  • Acquire knowledge and hands-on experience in stagecraft roles, including set, lighting, sound, props, costume, makeup, and stage management

  • Apply creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving to realise production concepts for live audiences

  • Learn to safely and responsibly use professional theatre equipment and backstage spaces

  • Work on authentic theatre projects, contributing to real performances

  • Understand the processes and challenges of bringing a theatrical vision from concept to stage

  • Build pathways into VCE Theatre Studies, Drama, and future industry opportunities in live performance and design