Course Title: Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: EEET6846C
Course Title: Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5231 - Diploma of Audiovisual Technology
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
Program Administration: Adam Lovell
Phone: (03) 9925 4976
Email: adam.lovell@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
No pre-requisites or co-requistes are required.
Course Description
In this course you will learn about the art and science behind lighting for live events and productions. You will learn about basic lighting and color theory on productions and the use of control equipment, programming and operating lighting consoles and effects.
This course is covered alongside ’Prepare, Install and Test Lighting Equipment’ EEET6847C
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects |
Element: |
1 Connect and format control system for productions. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly connect dimmers to control desk/console through appropriate control protocols and check to ensure designer's control channel requirements can be achieved |
Element: |
2 Plot and operate advanced cue types. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to determine the nature of cue type required and use console appropriately to demonstrate capabilities |
Element: |
3 Plot and operate effects. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to discuss the types of effect required, and the capacity of the console to produce such effects |
Element: |
4 Solve lighting problems during performance. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Correctly and promptly identify lighting problems |
Learning Outcomes
On succesful completion of this unit, you will be able to follow a brief to set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects for a live production.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• practical demonstrations
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work
• student directed group activities/projects
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.
Week | Class Content | Other | Elements Covered |
Week 1 | Focus: Course outline, introduction to the course guide, resources, assessment tasks and expectations. Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, group discussion, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
1-4 | |
Week 2 | Focus: Production lighting theory and design Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
1-4 |
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Week 3 | Focus: DMX theory and control systems Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
1-4 |
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Week 4 | Focus; Moving light practical and competency overview. Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
Preparation for Theory Test | 1-4 |
Week 5 | Formative Assessment; Theory test. | 1-4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
‘Practical Stage Lighting’ by Rex Bunn, Currency Press Sydney 1993 |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of the University library facilities. All texts in RMIT Carlton Library having catalogue numbers commencing with 621.3893 are recommended non-essential reading and include the texts recommended above. |
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring specific materials to classes and productions, for example;
• a pair of riggers gloves, covered shoes (NO THONGS), 10” shifter, electrical tape, small torch and a multi tool
• a pen and notepaper
• a laptop computer with word and design type programs like visio and auto CAD, if you have access to one
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit are:
Ability to use the full range of console features to set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
Knowledge of lighting control terms and dimmer control protocols, including those related to advanced features
Effective communication and problem solving skills
Collaborative approach to work.
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.
Formative Assessment
1. Production lighting work (in class). You are expected to set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects following OH&S standards and codes of behaviour during class time in a simulated environment. At least one lighting system must programmed/operated each week, from Weeks 1 to 4.
2. Theory test. This is an examination of your technical knowledge and you are expected to answer a range of multiple-choice, short and long answer questions related to the competency unit, class notes/discussions and the course material on blackboard. It is due to be completed in Week 5.
Summative Assessment
3. Production lighting work (out of class). In a professional (or similar) setting, you are expected to set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects following OH&S standards and codes of behaviour on a live production. To be completed by TAFE Week 17, Semester 2.
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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