Course Title: Operate vision systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: VART5968C
Course Title: Operate vision systems
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 9925 4345
Email: simon.embury@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No pre-requisites or co-requistes are required.
Course Description
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to set-up, operate, disassemble and pack up professional level video production equipment.
On satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
- Select, set-up, operate and disassemble professional level video production equipment.
- Distinguish between different technical standards of equipment.
- Understand the theory of operation of professional level video production equipment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUEAUD03C Operate vision systems |
Element: |
1. Participate in technical or creative run through. |
Performance Criteria: |
Element 1 Participate in technical or creative run through 1.1. Liaise with relevant personnel and read production documents to interpret the audiovisual requirements so that technical and production requirements are met. 2.1. Check that final requirements for vision system equipment operation have been identified, implemented and documented. 3.1. Execute on cue all vision system operations in accordance with the running sheet and/or direction from appropriate personnel. 4.1. Safely power down the equipment following manufacturer's instructions and enterprise procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
On satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
- select, set-up, operate and disassemble professional level video production equipment
- distinguish between different technical standards of equipment.
- Understand the theory of operation of professional level video production equipment
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
• demonstrations
• workshops
• practical exercises
• reading set texts
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Class # | Planned Class Activities | Elements |
1 | • Location Lighting day (Sem.1) |
1,2,3,4 |
Classes 2 to 13 are conducted in Semester 2. Please refer to Semester 2 timetables. | ||
2 |
|
1,2,3,4 |
3 | • Video cameras – advanced functions • Camera set-up practice |
1,2,3,4 |
4 | • Camera set-up practical testing | 1,2,3,4 |
5 | • Camera set-up practical testing | 1,2,3,4 |
6 | • Introduction to Vision Mixing (TV Studio with Rowan Humphrey) | 2 |
7 | • Vision Mixing and Technical direction (TV Studio with Rowan Humphrey) • Introduction to Pipeline and Editshare (TV Studio with Rowan Humphrey) |
1 |
8 | • Mixing and TD /practice runs Photo Storyboard 1&2 (TV Studio with Rowan Humphrey) | 1,2,3,4 |
9 | • Photo Storyboard 3 & 4 including debrief • View Variety interview programs from previous years • Pre planning Variety Interviews/interview lighting • Using studio plans for set design and planning lighting (TV Studio with Rowan Humphrey) |
1,2,3,4 |
10 | • Studio planning group projects • Mixing, Technical and Camera skills Rehearsals of projects 1& 2 (TV Studio with Rowan Humphrey) |
1,2,3,4 |
11 | • Rehearsals of projects 3& 4 | 1,2,3,4 |
12 | • Variety Interview shoot 1 Variety Interview shoot 2 | 1,2,3,4 |
13 | • Variety Interview shoot 3 Variety Interview shoot 4 | 1,2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
1.Study Notes: Operate Vision Systems (TV component) distributed in class |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Nil required
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course involves practical exercieses and the development of procedural documents
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered an 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.
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.
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. Open Book Practical task (Conducted during classes 2&3)
Each student will examine a professional video camera eg. JVC DVC 500, Panasonic P2-502, monitor and tripod and produce a set-up procedure check-list that includes reference to key set-up procedures and operational controls.
Summative Assessment
2. Open Book Practical task (Conducted during either class 4 or 5 depending on scheduling )
Each student is required to competently set-up and prepare for operation and disassemble a professional video camera eg. JVC DVC 500, Panasonic P2-502, monitor and tripod within a time-frame of 20 minutes.
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on 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 - Graded
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
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:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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