Course Title: Manage bump in and bump out of shows
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: BUSM7908C
Course Title: Manage bump in and bump out of shows
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5349 - 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
Teachers:
Deb Hatton (Semester 1)
Email: deborah.hatton@rmit.edu.au
Simon Embury (Semester 2)
Phone 03 9925 4345
Email: simon.embury@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
Managing the bump in and bump out of a range of shows is a fundamental employment skill in the live production industry.
This course will provide you with practical skills and knowledge required to manage the movement, transportation, installation and removal of sound, lighting and vision system equipment and associated physical elements for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and live events industries.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPM504 Manage bump in and bump out of shows |
Element: |
1. Organise equipment and human resources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 With reference to production documentation, determine crewing requirements and scope of work required 1.2 Identify the need for additional equipment and materials and check whether their purchase fits within budgetary guidelines 1.3 Obtain additional items promptly as required 1.4 Complete accurate inventory checks to ensure physical elements are available and ready for use 1.5 Assess risks and develop and implement hazard management plans 1.6 Roster staff to meet production schedules in line with production budget |
Element: |
2. Plan movement of physical elements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Liaise with production personnel to determine the most effective sequence to move and install physical elements 2.2 Identify transport requirements and organise transport accordingly 2.3 Estimate the number of people required to move equipment and advise relevant colleagues accordingly 2.4 Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of unexpected events on the bump in and bump out process 2.5 Document clear plans for moving and installing equipment according to organisational procedures |
Element: |
3. Manage installation and removal of physical elements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Supervise the safe installation and removal of physical elements according to production requirements 3.2 Monitor progress of bump in and bump out of shows against production schedules and implement contingency plans as required to meet production deadlines 3.3 Identify and respond to problems promptly in consultation with relevant personnel 3.4 Organise storage and security of physical elements as required, including valuable items and hazardous materials 3.5 Evaluate the bump in and bump out process with relevant personnel and note areas for improvement in future productions |
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 able to manage and supervise the bump in and bump out of live productions which include the elements of lighting, sound, staging and vision.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities in this course include:
- Teacher lead class discussions
- Industry examples and case studies
- Group activities and projects
- Venue visits
- Guest presenters
- Research
Teaching Schedule
This course is taught in combination with two other units (clustered);
BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace OHTH 5955C and BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness GEDU 6108C
Semester 1 - Deb Hatton
| SESSION # | ASS # | LESSON TITLE | ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE - | LEAD & MANAGE TEAM EFFECTIVENESS | MANAGE BUMP IN/OUT of SHOWS | DESCRIPTION / NOTES |
| BSBWHS501 | BSBWOR502 | CUAPPM504 | EACH CLASS = 2.5 HOURS | |||
| 1 | INTRODUCTION + Teams | (Course introduction) | 1. Establish team performance-plan | (Course introduction) | outline for semester and teams | |
| 2 | Teams cont + Safety | 1. Establish a WHS management system | classroom lecture and team building | |||
| 2. Establish + maintain effective + | ||||||
| compliant participation arrangements | ||||||
| for managing WHS in The Radio Theatre | ||||||
| 3 | 1 | SAFETY ASSESSMENT Q+A | 3. Establish + maintain procedures for | Knowledge criteria - class discussion | ||
| identifying hazards, + assessing + | Assessment for Ensure a Safe Workplace | |||||
| controlling risks in the work area | ||||||
| KE (all); PC 1.1 | ||||||
| 4 | SAFETY continued | 4. Evaluate and maintain a work area | Integration and alternative for Ass #1 | |||
| WHS management system | ||||||
| 5 | Bump In / Out - Structure + Teams | 2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion | 1. Organise equipment + human | Classroom and Brief Case-studies | ||
| resources. | ||||||
| 2. Plan movement of physical elements | ||||||
| 6 or 7 | Bump in / Out - teams and cabling | 3. Facilitate teamwork | 3. Manage installation & removal | Teams and Cable-Control | ||
| of physical objects | ||||||
| 6 or 7 | Comedy Festival | (1+2+3+4 - Incidentally) | (1+2+3+4 - Incidentally) | (1+3 - Incidentally) | Case Study - Detailed (May swap with previous week) | |
| N/A | TERM BREAK | NO CLASS | ||||
| 8 | Communications | (1+2+3 - Incidentally) | Technically and generally | |||
| 9 | Bump In / Out - LX specific | 4. Liaise with stakeholders | (1+2+3 - Incidentally) | Practical / Project on-site | ||
| 10 | Bump In / Out - Practical - Ass 2 prep | (1+2+3 - Incidentally) | At RMIT - Radio / Kaliede Theatre | |||
| 11 | 2 | Bump ASSESSMENT and Review | PC 1.1 - 1.5; 2.1;2.5: 3.1-3.5: | Practical / Project observation check-list (accumulated) | ||
| 12 | 2 | Bump ASSESSMENT and Review | KE 1,2,3,4,5 (all) | Repeat / Student catch-up | ||
| 13 | Communications / Board game? | (1+2+3+4 - Incidentally) - Board | Continued + Case Study - (Guest - TBC) | |||
| 14 | 3 | Team effectiveness - ASSESSMENT | PC 1 (all); 2 (all); 3 (all); 4(all) | Observation check-list-Deadline | ||
| N/A | 3 | Emergency week | PE and KE all | (active throughout semester 1) |
Semester 2 - Simon Embury
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other resources for this course are available via the learning Hub in MyRMIT.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
This course is ungraded
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment 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 available via the learning Hub in MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to this course which is delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Deb - Semester 1
Each student will complete a set of practical tasks in class which will have been designed to assess the required bump in bump out knowledge and performance evidence.
The submission date for this assessment is April 30, 2019
Simon - Semester 2
Through Practical Placement at an approved employer, or via visiting and interviewing an approved industry employer, each student will:
Part 1. Organise and supervise the work of a team to bump in and bump out a show or event.
Part 2. Each student will submit written answers to a set of required knowledge evidence questions.
This assessment can be completed and submitted between August – October after consultation with the teacher/assessor.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through 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: http://www1.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.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://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.
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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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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