Course Title: Develop vision system installation plans

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

Course Code: EEET6848C

Course Title: Develop vision system installation plans

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5231 - Diploma of 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: Rebekha Naim
Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 03 9925 4345

Nominal Hours: 150

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

There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret a brief for the vision system requirements of a production or space and to design a plan for the installation of vision systems. The development of a vision system plan requires considerable knowledge of the operational aspects of all types of vision systems and would normally be undertaken by senior technicians or technical directors.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans

Element:

1. Receive and interpret the brief for vision system requirements
2. Identify all vision system components required to meet the brief
3. Produce a vision system plan

Performance Criteria:


1.1 Interpret and confirm the vision system requirements for the production/event through discussions with relevant personnel
1.2 Identify the type of production and the available budget for the vision system component
1.3 Identify deadlines for the development of the plan and the installation according to client requirements

2.1 Undertake research into the style of production/event and generate and assess a range of ideas for the delivery of vision system services
2.2 Research the venue facilities and constraints to determine optimum positioning of vision systems to achieve the desired outcome
2.3 Determine the range and numbers of vision systems needed to meet the technical and creative requests
2.4 Determine the human and financial resources required to set up and operate the vision systems

3.1 Produce the vision system plan to reflect the brief
3.2 Take into consideration all research findings, any identified constraints, and any suggested improvements to the original brief
3.3 Draw the vision system plan to scale and title block, key or legend, and industry standard symbols
3.4 Identify all relevant information on the plan, including location and types of vision systems, accessories and supports or mounts and power sources
3.5 Include an accurate list of all equipment and technician requirements for the production/event

4.1 Present the plan to relevant personnel and explain technical requirements
4.2 Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the presented plan
4.3 Negotiate and agree to additional requirements or modifications and undertake any necessary amendments to the audiovisual plan
4.4 Make the final plan available to relevant personnel to ensure smooth installation and operation of vision systems


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to interpret and plan a vision system. 


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• work shopping of students’ own projects

Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work


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
SEM 1
Week 1		  Focus: Course outline, introduction to the course guide, resources, assessment tasks and expectations.
Includes: Lecture and group discussion.		    1-4
SEM 1
Week 2		  Focus: Design Theory as it applies to AV systems.
Includes: Lecture, group discussion and teacher directed group activities/projects.		  Project Selection Work
  1-4
SEM 1
Week 3		  Focus: Initial Design; client brief and technical plans
Includes: Lecture, group discussion and teacher directed group activities/projects.		    1-3
SEM 1
Week 4		  Focus: Vision System Communications; cables, connectors and protocols. Vision System Equipment, personnel, limitations and OH&S considerations
Includes: Lecture, group discussion and teacher directed group activities/projects.		    1&2
SEM 1
Week 5		  Focus: Create a vision system floor plan
Includes: Lecture and group discussion		    1-4
SEM 1
Week 6		  Focus: Guest speaker (vision design consultant).
Includes: Lecture.		    1-4
SEM 1
Week 7		  Focus: Create your own vision system in class using simulated environments from actual venues and client briefs.
Includes: Work shopping of students’ own projects		  Preparation for a ’Design a Vision System’ theory test
  1-4
SEM 1
Week 8		  Formative assessment: Examination of your skills in interpreting a vision system brief and using technical knowledge to develop a plan.    1-4
SEM 1
Week 9		  Group work session 1    1-4
SEM 1
Week 10		  Group work session 2    1-4
SEM 1
Week 11		  Group work session 3    1-4
SEM 1
Week 12		  Group work session 4    1-4
SEM 1
Week 13		  Formative assessment: Group work presentation and design delivery    1-4
SEM 1
Week 14		  Competency overview
Includes: Lecture and group discussion		  Preparation for a technical theory test
  1-4
SEM 1
Week 15		  Formative assessment: Examination of your technical knowledge.    1-4
SEM 1
Week 16		  Summative assessment and feedback: Discussion of theory test results, final assessment due with 1 on 1 presentation to teacher.
School award Night AV set-up & support:
Receive and interpret the brief, Identify all vision system components required to meet the brief, Produce a vision system plan, present and update vision system plan.		    1-4
SEM 2
Week 10		  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury    1-4
SEM 2
Week 11
  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury    1-4
SEM 2
Week 12
  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury    1-4
SEM 2
Week 13
  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury
Open Day:
AV set-up & support:
Receive and interpret the brief, Identify all vision system components required to meet the brief, Produce a vision system plan, present and update vision system plan		    1-4
SEM 2
Week 14
  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury    1-4
SEM 2
Week 15
  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury    1-4
SEM 2
Week 16
  Mentoring session in Carlton Library with Simon Embury    1-4
Week TBA  MAVIS AV set-up & support:
Receive and interpret the brief, Identify all vision system components required to meet the brief, Produce a vision system plan, present and update vision system plan		    1-4
Week TBA  Splendor AV set-up & support:
Receive and interpret the brief, Identify all vision system components required to meet the brief, Produce a vision system plan, present and update vision system plan		    1-4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Please refer to the relevant URL links, guides and references in the course Blackboard site and World Wide Web. Resources will also be brought to class by your teacher.


References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of University library facilities.


Other Resources

It is recommended that you bring materials to classes and productions to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper
• a pencil, drawing tools, rulers, a tape measure and layout paper for your design work
• a laptop computer with access to the internet, word and design type programs like visio or auto CAD, if you have it


Overview of Assessment

Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit are:
Technical knowledge of the performance capacity of range of vision systems
Effective interpretation of the brief and development of workable plans to meet the brief
Effective communication with clients and other technical personnel
 


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. The development of a vision system plan and presentation to class (Group work). This assessment is expected to demonstrate your team’s effective interpretation of a vision brief with workable plans to meet the brief. Use of effective communication with peers and other technical personnel is critical. It is due to be completed in Weeks 9 – 13, Semester 1
2. ‘Design a Vision System’ open book test. This assessment is expected to demonstrate your effective interpretation of a vision brief with workable plans to meet the brief in a limited time frame. It is due to be completed in Week 8, Semester 1.
3. 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 15, Semester 1.

Summative Assessment
1. Vision Systems Installations Plan Semester 1. The production of vision systems installations plan for a particular production and presentation to your teacher (Individual work), due in TAFE Week 16, Semester 1.
2. Vision Systems Installations Plan Semester 2. The production of vision systems installations plan for: Open Day, MAVIS, Splendor or your own event. TAFE Week 14, Semester 2.

Grading criteria for this assessment 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 Competeny 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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