Course Title: Prepare, install and test lighting equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: EEET6847C
Course Title: Prepare, install and test lighting equipment
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5231 - Diploma of Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : Program Administration - Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4976
Course Contact Email:adam.lovell@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: 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 prepare, install, test and monitor basic analogue and digital lighting systems including the use of production lights, cabling, rigging and control equipment.
This course is covered alongside " Setup, record and operate lighting cues and affects" EEET6846C.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment |
Element: |
1. Clarify lighting requirements for productions |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm overall lighting requirements with reference to lighting documentation and in consultation with relevant production personnel |
Element: |
2. Prepare lighting equipment for installation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use test equipment to identify faults and to ensure lighting equipment is safe and operational 2.2 Refer complex repairs to technical specialists according to enterprise procedures |
Element: |
3. Install lighting |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Install required rigging and accessories according to statutory and enterprise safety requirements 3.2 Test, install and hang lanterns and accessories according to the lighting plan, scale and manufacturer specifications |
Element: |
4. Install lighting control system |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Correctly connect dimmers to power, assign and turn on |
Element: |
5. Ensure electrical safety |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1Complete installation and testing according to legislative and OHS requirements |
Element: |
6. Test and adjust lighting |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Test all aspects of lighting, including communication system, control desk and peripherals using appropriate techniques and according to safety requirements |
Element: |
7. Dissassemble lighting equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Break down and carry lighting equipment and accessories, employing safe lifting techniques |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to follow plans or a brief to create a lighting system for a live production in a team environment following the required OH&S practices.
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
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. |
1-7 | |
Week 2 | Focus: Production lighting theory and design Formative Sssessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
1-7 | |
Week 3 | Focus: DMX theory and control systems Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) Includes: Lecture, practical demonstrations and teacher directed group activities. |
1-7 | |
Week 4 | Focus; Moving light practical and competency overview. Formative Assessment: Production lighting work (in class) and Lighting plan & documentation due today. Includes: Lecture, practical demonstration and teacher directed group activities. |
1-7 |
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:
Application of a range of technical lighting knowledge and manual techniques for the installation of lighting equipment so that the lighting set-up meets production and safety requirements
Application of safe working practices when installing lighting equipment
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
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. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard..
Formative Assessment
1. Production lighting work (in class). In groups, you are expected to decipher a lighting system according to the plan. You are then required to clarify, prepare, install, test and dismantle the lighting equipment, in a simulated environment, following OH&S standards and codes of behaviour. At least one lighting system must be completed each week, from Weeks 1 to 4.
2. Production of a lighting plan and documentation. You are expected to develop the lighting plan and written documentation for a fictitious 5 piece band who will be playing at the Kaliede Theatre, RMIT University. This assessment is due to be completed in Week 4.
Summative Assessment
3. Production lighting work (out of class). In a professional setting in a team, you are expected to decipher a lighting system according to the plan. You are then required to clarify, prepare, install, test and dismantle the lighting equipment on the live production following OH&S standards and codes of behaviour. 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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