Course Title: Prepare, install and monitor lighting equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: EEET6451C
Course ID: 035480
Course Title: Prepare, install and monitor lighting equipment
School: 345T Creative Media
Program Code: C5128 - Diploma of Audio Visual Technology
Course Contact : Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976
Course Contact Email: adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Rebekha Naim Phone: 9925 4345 Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn about the art and science behind lighting for live events and productions. You will prepare, install, test and monitor basic analogue and digital lighting systems including the use of production lights and production lighting consoles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFLGT02A Prepare, install and monitor lighting equipment |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the NTIS Elements above
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
Theory classes, practical classes, groupwork and private study.
Teaching Schedule
Class #1
22 February
TAFE WEEK 2
Discussion and introduction of the course guide, resources, assessments and expectations.
Includes: Presentation PPT, class exercise, discussion and watching a video.
Homework: Observe how lighting is used around you
Class #2
1 March
TAFE WEEK 3
What Is This? A practical demonstration (show and tell) of all the equipment, accessories and documentation involved in Production Lighting and its application
Includes: Presentation, group work and videos
Homework: A study on three lanterns (to be handed in by 22nd March 2007)
Class #3
8 March
TAFE WEEK 4
Beams and Angles: Discussion of lanterns, fixtures and basic lighting system. Roles and responsibilities overview.
Includes: Presentation PPT and practical exercise
Homework: Work on assessments
Class #4
15 March
TAFE WEEK 5
Practical Exercises: Looking at beam angles, lighting design and rigging applications.
NB. The first SSCC meeting is today
Homework: Work on assessments
Class #5
22 March
TAFE WEEK 6
Review of CUFLGT02A Prepare, Install and Monitor Lighting Equipment
Includes: Presentation PPT, assessment
TODAY: Assessment Task: Practical Test
Hand in homework task on three lanterns
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Practical Stage Lighting by Rex Bunn, Currency Press, Sydney, 1993 |
0 86819 297 X |
Stage Lighting Revised by Richard Pilbrow, Drama Book Publishers, New York, 1991 |
0 89676 005 7 |
References
Other Resources
’Production Lighting Resource Guide’ to be handed out in class.
There are a number of books and videos in the Carlton Library about ‘live’ lighting techniques. The ‘world wide web’ is also an excellent resource.
Overview of Assessment
1. Participate in simulation exercises during class time 20%
2. Practical test 40%
3. Production of a lighting plan and written report 40%
Assessment Tasks
1. Participate in simulation exercises during class time 20%
During teacher guided hours
Answer oral questions and participate in practical tasks at various stages to demonstrate understanding of underpinning knowledge
2. Practical Test 40%
Due: 22nd March 2007, TAFE WEEK 6
In groups you will prepare, install and monitor a small lighting system as specified by your teacher and assessed against a checklist (See class handout for details)
3. Production of a lighting plan and written report 40%
9th April 2007, TAFE WEEK 9
Develop a lighting plan (to scale) for a live event which you may be working on during the year and report on how you are going to carry out the lighting design as described in your plan. The report should explain the lighting design’s purpose and concepts, the various scenes/shoots required and the venue and expected audience. See class handout for details.
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