Course Title: Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: MIET6092C
Course Title: Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in 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
Phone: 03 9925 4345
Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 55
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.
Course Description
In this unit you are required to interpret vision system production requirements, participate in run-through’s and ultimately operate a range of vision systems during a live production or event. You will also be required to disassemble equipment. Vision system technicians who operate equipment in a range of live production environments require these skills. The technician may or may not be responsible for installation and set up.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUEAUD02C Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems |
Element: |
1 Identify requirements and prepare vision systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Liaise with relevant personnel and interpret the vision system plan to determine and confirm the vision system requirements |
Element: |
2. Install vision systems |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine the positioning of all vision systems and the necessary support requirements |
Element: |
3. Test and modify vision system equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Patch and test all equipment and accessories to ensure operational efficiency and working order |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to interpret client briefs and then; set up, install and adjust as necessary various screen and projection equipment.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• practical demonstrations
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• group project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• online research
Teaching Schedule
Week |
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. |
Elements |
Class content | ||
Week 1 | Course Outline: Discussion and introduction of the course guide, resources, assessments and expectations. Morning: What is this? Introduction to projectors, screens, other vision equipment, vision plans, running sheets, globes and terminology. Afternoon: How do I make it work? Standard AV set-ups, connectors, cables, schematics plus OH&S and power considerations. Formative assessments: Class exercises; Set-up, operate and de-rig presentation equipment using correct industry terms and codes of behavior. Includes: Class exercises, practical demonstrations, group discussion and colour test. |
1-3 |
Week 2 | Morning: Formative assessment; Wiki research in Carlton Library PC Lab 2. Afternoon: Client briefs, considerations and schematics. Formative assessments: Class exercises; Set-up, operate and de-rig presentation equipment using correct industry terms and codes of behavior. Includes: Class exercises, practical demonstrations, group discussion |
1-3 |
Week 3 | Morning: 9am Visit Carlton Audiovisual home theatre systems Afternoon: Formative assessments: Class exercises; Set-up, operate and de-rig presentation equipment using correct industry terms and codes of behavior. Includes: Class exercises, practical demonstrations, group discussion |
1-3 |
Week 4 | Morning: Review competency unit. Formative assessment: Wiki research due today. Afternoon: Summative assessment: practical exercises; Set-up, operate and de-rig presentation equipment using correct industry terms and codes of behavior. Includes: Lecture |
1-3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Please refer to the relevant URL links, guides and references in the course Blackboard site and World Wide Web. |
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, in researching and developing event budgeting techniques. |
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper
• a laptop computer with word and excel type programs, if you have access to one
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit are:
Technical knowledge of the operating functions of a range of audiovisual equipment
Correct interpretation of vision system plans
Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, procedures and regulations
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 the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
1 Practical class exercises. In small groups, you are expected to decipher various vision system plans, then prepare, install, test and modify the presentation equipment using correct industry terms and codes of behaviour.
To be completed in Weeks 1 to 3.
2 Research wiki. In groups of 2, you are expected to produce an information rich wiki in the course blackboard shell, on a chosen field of investigation using up to date, relevant information on one type of presentation technology.
To begin in Week 2 and completed by Week 4.
Summative Assessment
3 You are required to successfully prepare, rig, test and modify an AV presentation system in a small team as directed by your teacher under test conditions.
This assessment will be conducted in Week 4.
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:
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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