Course Title: Manage audio operations for outdoor events
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: PERF5079C
Course Title: Manage audio operations for outdoor events
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5332 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
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
Steve Ward
steven.ward@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
When you are working on live productions, you may be required to work outside. In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to plan, install and manage the operation of audio systems at outdoor events, where factors such as weather conditions can significantly affect operations. This course is delivered with Identify an Interpret Compliance Requirements (BSBCOM501B) but assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASOU501 Manage audio operations for outdoor events |
Element: |
2. Install audio systems for outdoor events |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Complete checks to ensure availability of all resources prior to installation phase |
Element: |
1. Plan audio for outdoor events |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine audio requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation |
Element: |
3.Monitor outdoor audio operations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Monitor sound dispersion, weather and overall sound quality and take action to rectify problems |
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.
You will be abe to:
- develop specifications for audio systems that meet production requirements in an outdoor setting.
- Work collaboratively to manage the installation and operation of audio operations for outdoor events.
Details of Learning Activities
Out of-class self-directed learner activities for this course includes but is not limited to: private research at selected equipment websites and revision of notes to reinforce classroom content. These activities will be monitored during class through question/answer sessions.
Other learning activities may include:
•Practical theory sessions
•Group discussions
•Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
•Group projects
•Research
Teaching Schedule
| Class | Planned Activities (subject to change) | Unit and Elements |
Assessment |
| 1 |
Compliance and Audio Operations Course overview and assessment. Overview of compliance requirements Overview of mange outdoor audio operation requirements |
Audio Operations: 1 Compliance: 1, 2 |
|
| 2 |
Audio Operations Compliance Assessment Task #1 assigned - Review of the current SEPP-N2 policy and application |
Audio Operations: 1 Compliance: 1, 2 |
|
| 3 |
Audio Operations Planning for outdoor music festivals and multi-channel audio lists Communiction skills to support team collaboration Audio Operations Assessment Task #1 assigned - Manage audio operations for MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage) |
Audio Operations: 1 Compliance: 1, 2 |
|
| 4 |
Compliance and Audio Operations Introduction of SEPP-N2 documentation Noise control and regulations for outdoor audio events |
Audio Operations: 1 Compliance: 1,2 |
|
| 5 |
Audio Operations
|
Audio Operations: 2 Compliance: 1,2 |
Compliance |
| 6 |
Audio Operations Implementation of DSP and audio control measures for outdoor events |
Audio Operations: 2 | |
| 7 |
Compliance How council regulations affect outdoor audio operations |
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 Compliance: 1,2,3,4 |
|
| 8 |
Compliance How he Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards affect outdoor audio operations Audio Operations Assessment Task #2 assigned - Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)
|
Audio Operations: 1,2,3,4 1,2,3 Compliance: |
|
| 9 |
Compliance Compliance Assessment Task #2 assigned - Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Application |
Audio Operations: 3 Compliance: 1,2,3,4 |
|
| 10 | Audio Operations |
Audio Operations: 3 | Audio Operations |
| 11 |
Audio Operations Managing outdoor operations |
Audio Operations: 3 | |
| 12 |
Compliance and Audio Operations Managing outdoor operations PoPE documentation and municipal building surveyors and regulators |
Audio Operations: 3 Compliance: 1,2,3,4 |
Compliance Assessment Task #2 due - Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Application |
| 13 |
Audio Operations Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System) |
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 | Audio Operations |
| 14 |
Audio Operations Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System) |
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 |
Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 FOH/system. (Front of House System) assessment due for some students according to assessment roster. |
| 15 |
Audio Operations Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System) |
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 |
Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 FOH/system. (Front of House System) assessment due for some students according to assessment roster. |
| 16 |
Compliance and Audio Operations
|
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 Compliance: 1,2,3,4 |
Compliance |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None prescribed at time of writing. |
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 about this course. |
Other Resources
You should refer to Blackboard for resources for this course. The teacher may refer you to other resources.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes and productions to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper
• a laptop computer with word and excel type programs.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through the completion and submission of event planning documents and through managing the the installation of (or part of) an audio system designed for two outdoor events.. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks for CUASOU501 Manage audio operations for outdoor events
Assessment Task 1 - Manage audio operations for MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage)
• Issued class 3
• Due Class 10
• This is an un graded assessment task
Working collaboratively in a team of four students, you will specify, manage supervise the installation, and monitor the operation of a MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage) system.
Assessment Task 2 - Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)
• Issued class 8
• Due 13, 14, 15 or 16 according to assessment roster
• This is a graded assessment task
Working collaboratively in a team of four students, you will specify, manage supervise the installation, and monitor the operation of a FOH/system. (Front of House System).
The following results apply to course with assessment that is graded:
• 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 Tasks for BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements
This unit of competency is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to address the assessment criteria and complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. The assessment criteria are available on Blackboard and you will receive feedback from the teacher on all assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1- Review of the current SEPP-N2 policy and application
• Issued class 2
• Due class 5
• This task is ungraded
For this task you will review the current State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) Number 2 (N2) and answer a number of questions.
You should refer to the Assessment Brief which is available on Blackboard for full details of each assessment task.
Assessment Task 2 - Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Application
• Issued class 9
• Due class 12
• This task is ungraded
For this assessment you will complete a Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) application for a proposed live music event.
You should refer to the Assessment Brief, which is available on Blackboard for full details of each assessment task.
Final grades that apply to units 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 are available through the course contact in Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Assessment Feedback:
Assessment feedback is used to enable and enhance student learning. You will receive spoken and/or written feedback on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can improve your work. www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Assessment:
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 adjustment to your assessment. To support student success, RMIT University provides a range of adjustments to assessment. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
You may be eligible for credit towards this course if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning. You can find out more about this process on the RMIT website. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
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