Course Title: Contribute to the organisation of productions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: PERF5080C

Course Title: Contribute to the organisation of productions

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4371 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Rebekha Naim

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849

Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Deb Hatton

Email: deborah.hatton@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 50

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

Successful live productions depend heavily on effective planning. In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge to assist with planning, organizing and rehearsing the kinds of productions typically associated with the live production and event industry.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPM401 Contribute to the organisation of productions

Element:

1. Contribute to the planning of productions

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm with relevant personnel own creative planning and other roles and responsibilities related to productions

1.2 Follow performance-planning instructions and preparations as advised by relevant personnel

1.3 Complete responsibilities within required timeframes

Element:

2 Assist with running technical and creative dress rehearsals

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Coordinate performers effectively according to requirements

2.2 Give clear, audible and correctly sequenced instructions to performers

2.3 Work effectively with members of production teams, following health and safety procedures at all times

Element:

3. Assist with productions

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Make sure that performers know when to arrive at venues to meet performance requirements

3.2 Carry out own roles and responsibilities in line with advice from stage manager and other relevant personnel

3.3 Carry out post-production or bump-out responsibilities according to instructions from relevant personnel

3.4 Use feedback from relevant personnel to identify areas of own organisational practice that could be improved

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.

Through the application of these skills and this knowledge, you will be able to: work with others to plan, organize and produce a series of live-switched television productions. the skills which you will obtain from this course can be applied across a range of activities in the live production industry.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:

  • class exercises 
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material 
  • design activities or projects 
  • class presentations 
  • group discussion 
  • research 
  • independent project-based work 
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback 


Teaching Schedule

VE Week #

ASS#

LESSON TITLE








2

Recap on Stage Management Roles

Overview of this unit

Show reports and Intro to AT1

Context of Collide 





3!

 EOP

Communications Ettiquette and *using headsets. Briefing others

Prep for AT 1 - Contribute - MOVED ONLINE 

Using headsets practice will resched to later in the course. 





4

 AT1

Using Headsets + Roles (including Stage Manager / Floor manager + Calling Cues - PRAC 

 AT1 - for Calling the top of the show + briefing + roles 





5

 AT1- Cont. 

Continuation of above Using Headsets + Roles (including Stage Manager / Floor manager + Calling Cues - PRAC 

 AT1 - for Calling the top of the show + briefing + roles - Contribute - CAMPUS 





6

Assist in Productions - Production Scheduling and Management - "Master Tour" overview.  





7!

 AT2 PROJECTS  development - working on AT2 of Contribute - This has been rescheduled to Tuesday 20th of July (out of sequence) - ONLINE - To manage Lockdown #5. 





8

 AT2

Dealing with performance anxiety - and Revision - AT2 time - Where are we at?











***TERM BREAK***

9

  AT2

 Post production Meetings and finalising AT2





10
Anatomy of the theatre - Backstage Management - The Capitol 





11

Festival circuit (current) and The Melbourne Fringe case study.  (Alternate venues TBC) 





12

Site Planning - (Dark Mofo Case Study) - DIY in groups - Round 2. 





13


Performance styles and Staging Styles and Setting the Stage + Production Roles recap

Lecture + Groups + Discussion 

 

 

 

14

AT3

KNOWLEDGE TASK DUE - Contribute 

 

 

 

15


STUDENT DRIVEN / ALTERNATE SPACE(S) - TBC - all finalising.. 





16

Wrap up / Feedback / Review / Careers 



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;

a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Hard drive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 
 
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.

ASSESSMENT 1 - Will be a practical assessment - relating to calling the top of a show. 

ASSESSMENT 2 - Will be a project-based task; largely completed in your own time. It will include evidence of 

a) A Stage Manager's Show Report
b) A Production Schedule
c) A Prompt Copy for a theatre production
d) A Collection of 1 - 3 photographs of the work in progress; a short paragraph describing a production; and an outline of the participant (student)'s role in it.
Plus; Participation in a review session, such as a post-production-meeting / debrief.

These shall include evidence of an understanding of industry terminology; convention and company-structure.

ASSESSMENT 3 - Will be a knowledge assessment task - comprising of approximately 10 x short Q + A.


Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: 

CA: Competency Achieved 
NYC: Not Yet Competent 
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 


Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 


Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 


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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 


Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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