Course Title: Implement lighting designs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: PERF5064C

Course Title: Implement lighting designs

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5216 - Diploma of Screen and Media

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Mr Stephen Skok
Phone: 9925 4015
Email: stephen.skok@rmit.edu.au

Andrew Harrison
Phone: Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

none

Course Description

In this course you will set up, light and shoot content for a range of screen productions. The unit Implement lighting designs PERF5064C is taught alongside Shoot a wide range of television content CUFCAM401A. It covers the skills and knowledge required to implement lighting designs for screen productions.


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
production personnel to determine overall production needs.
1.2 Generate a range of ideas for the execution of lighting that provide creative solutions to technical and production issues.
1.3 Seek feedback on ideas with relevant production personnel to maximise creative input into lighting effects.
1.4 Confirm availability of lighting equipment and lighting accessories to implement different options for lighting effects.
1.5 Use a range of criteria to decide which options are most feasible and obtain necessary equipment and accessories according to enterprise procedures.
1.6 Ensure that options selected provide a correct visual interpretation of the script/production.

Element:

2 Set up and test lighting options

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Set up lighting equipment and accessories to test different options for lighting effects using appropriate light and exposure meters.
2.2 Interpret information readouts and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired light quality.
2.3 Ensure lighting equipment and lighting accessories are adjusted to take account of camera types and capture media to be used.
2.4 Correct mixed light sources to achieve a uniform colour balance, using corrective filters to meet creative and technical requirements.
2.5 Participate in ongoing production meetings and evaluation of work in progress on lighting effects.
2.6 In consultation with relevant production personnel, agree on the final lighting configuration to be used and inform others as required.

Element:

3 Participate in technical rehearsals.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Rehearse technical aspects of a production and
execute changes to the lighting set-up according to
production requirements.
3.2 Modify cue sheets and update preprogrammed
automated systems according to final shooting
requirements.
3.3 In consultation with relevant production personnel,
amend lighting effects to take account of limitations
imposed by the type of camera or other aspects of
productions.
3.4 Check that required changes to lighting operations
are implemented and that relevant documentation is
completed prior to actual production.
3 Participate in
technical rehearsals.
3.5 Ensure appropriate supervision is arranged to
maintain continuity of lighting throughout the
production period.

Element:

4 Monitor lighting operations during productions.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting equipment and lighting set-up to ensure they are correctly prepared for productions.
4.2 Ensure placement of lighting equipment and accessories is mapped and connections to correct power sources and consoles are implemented and recorded.
4.3 Maintain lighting conditions throughout filming to ensure that image and light quality meet the stylistic effect required.
4.4 Identify and rectify basic problems and faults using appropriate test equipment and according to enterprise and OHS procedures.
4.5 Ensure that technical quality is consistent with editing and post-production requirements


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, light and shoot material for a range of screen productions.


Details of Learning Activities

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• screenings
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• group planning & development of camera & lighting assessments.

Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• reading set texts
• online research
• screenings
• independent project based work 


Teaching Schedule

Semester 1, 2012.

Week 1
Introduction to course, assessment & facilities.
* essential knowledge quiz
* story telling & content production

Introduction to components & operation of professional digital content production equipment and practices
cameras & lenses
tripods
lighting & white balance
microphones & location mixers
crew roles & teamwork
OHS

CUFCAM401A - 1
CUFLGT401A - 1


Week 2
Operation of professional digital content production equipment and practices
cameras & lenses
tripods
lighting & white balance
production & location safety
focus, framing & composition
safe production practice
CUFCAM401A ? 1, 2
CUFLGT401A - 1, 2

Week 3
Operation of professional digital content production equipment and practices - Audio
  camera operations and practice
  audio for digital video
microphones & location mixers
  safe production practice
CUFCAM401A ? 1, 2
CUFLGT401A - 1, 2

Week 4
Location prac 1: vision & dialogue
 - formative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A ? 1, 2, 3
CUFLGT401A - 1 , 2, 3

Week 5
Location prac 2: composition, movement, quality, sound
- formative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A ? 1, 2, 3
CUFLGT401A - 1 , 2, 3

Week 6
Intro to lighting

electrics
OHS
high & low key
basic set ups & 3 point lighting
location checks for power & safety
lighting prac exercises
CUFLGT401A -  1,  2

Week 7
Prep for  interviews

composing shots & lighting requirements
lighting the interview
matching shots
shots to  meet editing requirements

Essential Knowledge
? formative assessment 3
CUFCAM401A ? 1, 2
CUFLGT401A - 1, 2, 3

Week 8
Interview Prac 3: Lighting and shooting the interview
- formative assessment 4

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 3 & 4

Week 9a
&
9b
Easter
Interview Prac 3: Lighting and shooting the interview
- formative assessment 4

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 3 & 4

Week 10
Interview production for summative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 3 & 4

Week 11
Interview production for summative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 3 & 4

Week 12
Interview production for summative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 3 & 4

Week 13
Review/debrief location assessment

Composition, lighting conditions
camera operation, camera placement
sound recording & quality
interview performance review due
CUFCAM401A - 3
CUFLGT401A ? 1

Week 14
Composition & indirect lighting
Technical, production & aesthetic considerations

CUFCAM401A ? 4
CUFLGT401A ? 1-3

Week 15
Location prac: composition & indirect lighting

CUFCAM401A ? 4
CUFLGT401A ? 1-3

Week 16
Location prac: composition & indirect lighting

CUFCAM401A ? 4

Important:
Classes, activities, assessments and related activities may need to be re-scheduled/re-arranged due to resources, facilities & equipment availability and other changed circumstances as they arise. OH&S factors lead to the re-scheduling or cancelling of any event or activity.

Pre-production requirements must be satisfactorily completed and approved for productions to start.

SEMESTER 2, 2012

Week 1
Preparation for location drama production
* screening
* camera setup & operations
* image quality
* lighting conditions;
* light meters
* lighting ratios
* lighting & camera plans
* OHS
Essential Knowledge exercise
CUFCAM401A - 1.
CUFLGT401A - 1

Week 2
Depth of field
* depth of field variables
* focal length selection
* exposure & filters
* focus & distance of subject, BG & FG
* composition

CUFCAM401A ? 2

Week 3
Location prac: composition, focus pull & camera movement
- formative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A ? 2

Week 4
Location prac: composition, focus pull & camera movement
- formative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A ? 2

Week 5
Location prac: composition, focus pull & camera movement
- formative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A ? 2
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 6

Location prac: shooting in mixed lighting, lighting & shooting for mood lighting
? formative assessment 3
CUFCAM401A ? 2
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 7
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 8
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4
Week 9
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 10
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 11
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 12
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 13
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 14
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 15
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A ? 2, 3, 4
CUFGT401A ? 2, 3, 4

Week 16
Screening & review of assessment projects
* feedback
* cinematography issues
* lighting issues
* production issues

CUFCAM401A  4

Important:
Classes, activities, assessments and related activities may need to be re-scheduled/re-arranged due to resources, facilities & equipment availability and other changed circumstances as they arise. OH&S factors lead to the re-scheduling or cancelling of any event or activity.

Pre-production requirements must be satisfactorily completed and approved for productions to start.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

VIDEO PRODUCTION HANDBOOK, Fourth Edition
Gerald Millerson and Jim Owens, Focal Press 2008/201

LIGHTING FOR DIGITAL VIDEO AND TELEVISION, Third Edition
John Jackman, Focal Press 2010


References

Musberger, R  Single-camera Video Production (5th Ed) Focal Press 2010 (available in the Library)

Langford, M Langford's Basic Photography Focal Press 2007 (available in the Library but everyone should own a copy of this reference)

Katz, S Film Directing Shot By Shot: Visualizing From Concept To Screen, Michael Wiese, 1991

Bordwell, D & Thompson, K. Film Art: An Introduction
McGraw-Hill, 2003

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.
Other resources


Other Resources

- Camera manual for JVC.GY-HM700E
- Camera manual for JVC.GY-HM750E
- www.hoyafilter.com
- Screen Production Guide 2011/2012
- Lynda.com
- Production docs on Screen Blackboard
- Manuals & guides on Screen Blackboard


Overview of Assessment

This course will be delivered and assessed in conjunction with Shoot a Wide Range of Television Content – CUFCAM401A
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.


Assessment Tasks


Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.

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 more substantial summative assessment tasks.

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

For further information on the grading system please refer to the course Blackboard site.

Semester 1
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded):
1. Location camera prac assessment task
2. Location camera prac assessment task
3. Knowledge assessment exercise
4. Interview Camera & lighting prac assessment task

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS (graded):
1. Production of an interview
         
Semester 2
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded):
1. Location camera prac assessment task
2. Knowledge assessment exercise
3. Location camera & lighting prac assessment task

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (graded):
1. Production of drama or other production.

Grading criteria for the graded assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.

You will be assessed using the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI  Competent with Distinction
CC  Competent with Credit
CP  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

Other purchases
You will also be required to buy your own 1-2Tb Firewire hard drive. We recommend La Cie D2 or similar. As well it is your responsibility to BACK UP all your video and related files. We do not provide storage.

You will also be required to purchase your own SD cards(minimum card specs will be provided at the start of semester) on to which you will record your video and sound. You may also need a card reader if you don?t already have one.

Please delay your purchase till the start of the semester 1, when we will provide further advice.

Production and crewing
You will be required to crew on fellow students? productions and you will not be able to use outside crew on RMIT productions. Your fellow students will also be required to crew on your productions. Production schedules will be determined by program staff and are subject change due to student numbers, facilities, equipment, staffing, weather and the like.

Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.ˇ

Late Submissions
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.

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

Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

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