Course Title: Implement lighting designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: PERF5064C
Course Title: Implement lighting designs
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Simon Embury
Phone: (03) 99254345
Email: simon.embury@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No pre-requisites or co-requistes are required.
Course Description
To enable learners to address the lighting requirements of audiovisual and video productions in a range of environments including single and multicamera recording and events.
You will attend separate classes for Promote Team effectiveness but will also be presented with opportunities to learn and practice elements from that course within Implement Lighting designs. Refer teaching schedule in Promote Team Effectiveness.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs |
Element: |
1. Clarify design requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss lighting designs/plans with relevant |
Element: |
2. Set up and test lighting operations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Set up lighting equipment and accessories to test |
Element: |
3. Participate in technical rehearsals. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Rehearse technical aspects of a production and |
Element: |
4. Monitor lighting operations during productions. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting equipment |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to.
• Use technical jargon/terms to describe, the quality and quantity of light, typical lighting equipment and photographic and other principles
• Use industry techniques and practical methods to solve common location lighting issues and problems with Key, Fill and Backlighting.
• Apply the Power Formula and familiarity with a range of lighting equipment and specifications to safely operate in a range of situations.
• Apply the Inverse Square law and theories of persistence of vision, visual acuity, colour theory, the electromagnetic spectrum and the properties of light to solve common audiovisual problems.
• Use filters, meters and camera settings to control colour temperature and exposure.
• Use camera lenses to manipulate Depth of Field taking into consideration Focal length, focusing distances, exposure values and f.stops.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• independent project based work
• online research
• group discussion
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and location excursions.
Teaching Schedule
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Course guide. Lighting theory Formative assessment task 1 - Simple plan |
Lighting 1 Clarify design requirements. |
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Lighting 2 Set up and test lighting options. |
Week 3 | Three point lighting demonstration and practical exercises. | Lighting 3 Participate in technical rehearsals. |
Week 4 |
Lighting theory Videocamera theory |
Lighting 4 Monitor lighting operations during productions |
Week 5 | Labour Day holiday - No class |
Lighting 1 |
Week 6 |
Formative assessment task 2 due - Lighting Implementation Plan Revision for theory test |
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Week 7 |
Summative assessment 1 - Theory Test (Open Book) Pre-production meetings |
Lighting 2 |
Week 8 |
Summative assessment task 2 - Lighting Design Implementation Lighting Group A1 |
Lighting 1, 2 |
Week 9 | Summative assessment task 2 - Lighting Design Implementation
Lighting Group B1 |
Lighting 2 |
Week 10 | Summative assessment task 2 - Lighting Design Implementation
Lighting Group A2 |
Lighting. 2 |
Week 11 | Summative assessment task 2 - Lighting Design Implementation
Lighting Group B2 |
Lighting 2 |
Week 12 | Course review and feedback |
Lighting 2 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Mollison, M., 2010, Producing Videos, 'A Complete Guide' 3rd Ed, Allen and Unwin, Sydney |
References
Basic Photography, Michael Langford |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Plan and implement a lighting design on location and complete a written test of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
1. Simple Location Plan Due Class #2
2. Lighting Design Implementation Location Plan Due Class #6
Details of these assessment tasks will be discussed in class.
Summative Assessment
1. Theory test (Open Book) Class #7
2. Implement your lighting design as part of a work team. Conducted across Classes 8 - 11
Details of these assessment tasks will be discussed in class.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
- CHD Competent with High Distinction
- CDI Competent with Distinction
- CC Competent with Credit
- CAG Competency achieved with grading.
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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