Course Title: Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4371 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Course Title: Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET7374C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2019 |
EEET7374C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
Lighting programmers or operators in the live events industry are required to set up appropriate lighting control systems as required by the given production. You will be taught to use a variety of consoles, along with reading the appropriate documentation. Skills in lighting console operation are developed through practice. You will learn to work autonomously and in a team environment as you take responsibility for operating lighting consoles in class and on live events.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4371 Certificate in Live Production and Technical Services. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
As part of this course you are required to undertake 8 hours of supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
Workplace Assessment Requirements
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each assessment placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to 6. Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUALGT403 Set up and operate lighting cues and effects |
Elements: |
1. Connect and format control system for productions 2. Plot and operate advanced cue types 3. Plot and operate effects 4. Use lighting control system during production |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will:
- be able to set up a variety of lighting control systems including the Martin M1 and M2Go series
- use the more complex functions of these consoles
- have mastered the basic elements of lighting design and console operation appropriate to a variety of live events
- work with lighting crew, including heads of crew, as well as other production specialists like set designers, producers amd directors
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.