Course Title: Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
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:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rebekha Naim
+61 3 9925 4849
rebekha.naim@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 | Elements Covered |
Week 1 | Focus: Course outline, introduction to the course guide, resources, assessment tasks and expectations. Includes: Lecture, group discussion, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 2-3 | Focus: Production lighting theory and design Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 4-5 |
Focus: DMX theory and control systems Preparation for Theory Test |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 6-7 |
Focus; Moving light practical work Formative Assessment: Online Theory Test at home/in own time |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 8 | Focus; Competency overview Includes: Individual feedback session |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Element 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 like a Leatherman or Gerber
• 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
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
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 each week, from Weeks 2 to 7.
2. Theory test (out of clas).
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 online in week 7.
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.
Aim:
The aim of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your ability to set-up, record and operate lighting cues and effects on a production or event. Please refer to the Commonwealth Training Unit for Production Lighting in Blackboard (online) to ensure you cover the elements and performance criteria related to this unit.
Brief:
You will be working in a professional environment and given a running sheet, scenes to program and cues which to follow in a live event or production.
You will be required to set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects according to the lighting plan provided by the venue or your teacher.
You are required to clarify the lighting requirements with relevant personnel, prepare the lighting plot and program the lighting cues and effects according to the relevant personnel as required within the production time constraints.
All your work must demonstrate;
•The application of a range of technical lighting knowledge and manual techniques to the installation of lighting control equipment so that the lighting plot meets production and safety requirements
•Application of safe working practices when using lighting control equipment
•Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
•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 Criteria: A checklist of skills (assessment rubric) will be used to grade you individually, available on the day for your perusal. Fair and reasonable practical participation is expected.
You must demonstrate that you have a good practical understanding of the elements involved in EEET, 6846C, Set up, Record and Operate, Lighting Cues and Effects CUFLGT402A.
Grading: This assignment is a summative assessment and attributes to the grade applied to this unit. Please refer to the learning resources in Learning Hub online for specific Audiovisual Diploma assessment requirements. Progress on this assessment may be monitored on a regular basis.
The production dates for this assessment will be announced over the course of the year. You can also work on your own events.
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
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
The major learning experience involves theory and practical training and assessment sessions, including individual and group practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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