Course Title: Operate complex lighting

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: EEET7326C

Course Title: Operate complex lighting

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

Teacher - Rebekha Naim
Ph 9925 4849
Email rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 155

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

Lighting programmers or operators in the live events industry are required to set up appropriate lighting control systems as required by the given production. You will be taught to use a variety of consoles and lighting programs, along with reading and producing the appropriate documentation. Skills in advanced lighting console operation are developed through practice. You will learn to work autonomously and in a team environment as you take responsibility for operating lighting consoles in class and on a variety of live events. You may also get the opportunity to supervise others.

This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C5349 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.

As part of this course you are required to undertake 8 hours of supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.

Workplace Assessment Requirements
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each assessment placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to 6. Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUALGT401 Operate complex lighting

Element:

1. Determine production requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Review production documentation to establish creative and technical parameters, as well as timelines for work

1.2 Liaise with relevant personnel to determine scope of lighting requirements and production parameters

1.3 Assess the capabilities of equipment to deliver required lighting effects and find ways to overcome deficiencies as required

Element:

2. Connect and format advanced fixtures

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Check console fixture library to ensure correct inventory exists and is operational

2.2 Connect console to advanced fixtures through appropriate control protocols and check to ensure designer’s control requirements can be achieved

2.3 Test the capabilities of advanced fixtures through experimentation

2.4 Set up soft patch required for productions to ensure advanced fixtures are connected to appropriate control surfaces

2.5 Format palettes for advanced fixtures according to design requirements

2.6 Maintain electronic and paper plots to take account of changes to original set-up

Element:

3. Program consoles to receive pre-recorded material from external sources

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Assess protocol, program type and connectivity of external source material for compatibility with main console

3.2 Complete appropriate backups of external source material prior to transfer to main console

3.3 Assess the need for changes to source material and determine whether changes can be made on external device of main console

3.4 Set up main console and external device, transfer material and check that transfer was successful

Element:

4. Plot and operate cues

Performance Criteria:

4.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, determine the cue types and effects required

4.2 Record cues that include advanced fixture types, standard cues and effects within agreed timeframe

4.3 Create, use and recall palettes

4.4 Participate in technical rehearsals and discussions to test cues and effects

4.5 Modify cues as required and update cue sheets and other documentation accordingly

4.6 Operate cues during shows to create the required lighting effects

4.7 Resolve operational problems with lighting with minimal disruption to performances

Element:

5. Complete post show procedures

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely

5.2 Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements

5.3 Clean work environment after use, and restore environment to previous condition

5.4 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving effectiveness of lighting operations

5.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement


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 set up a variety of lighting control systems including the Martin M1 & M2Go series and Grand MA Wing
  • use the more advanced functions of these consoles
  • have mastered the basic elements of lighting design and console operation appropriate to a variety of live events
  • work with lighting crew, including heads of crew, as well as other production specialists like set designers, producers and directors
  • supervise lighting crew in class exercises and on live events


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities in this course include;

  • Knowledge sharing and class discussion
  • Teacher led practical demonstrations
  • Practical equipment installation, testing and operation of lighting equipment in teams
  • Peer learning
  • Workshopping of student projects
  • Industry visits to venues and/or lighting companies
  • Guest speakers from the production lighting industry
  • Peer and teacher feedback


Teaching Schedule

This course is taught in combination with two other units (clustered) BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness GEDU6108C and BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace OHTH5955CW

L's = Students new to Production Lighting

P's = Students who have completed a lighting competency previously or had experience in Production Lighting

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.

Group Class # Topics/Themes/Assessment Unit & Elements
L's 1 (Sem 1 wk 1) Who has done Production Lighting? What is involved (what the course will and won't cover). Basic Physics of light. Power loading and different types of power outlets. Typical organisational structures of various lighting crews. Typical lighting system & DMX. Importance of teamwork. Review of Blackboard resources, assessments & course guide. Name game! Lighting 1-5, Safe 1-4, Team 1-4
P's 1 (Sem 1 wk 1&2) Review of Basic Physics of light. Power loading and different types of power outlets. Typical organisational structures of various lighting crews. Typical lighting system & DMX. Importance of teamwork. Review of Blackboard resources, assessments & course guide. Name game! Lighting 1-5, Safe 1-4, Team 1-4
L's 2 (Sem 1 wk 2) What is this? Demonstration that covers industry terminology, equipment recognition, lantern types, their beams, basic use, care and maintenance. Go over analog console operation and use. Safety considerations. Game of Twister! Lighting 1-3, Safe 1
P's 2 (Sem 1 wk 3&4) Operating / programming roles, skills and knowledge on various productions. Ops for bands, theatre, corporate and other. Programming of analog desks (with generic lights). Lighting 1,2,4,5
L's 3 (Sem 1 wk 4) Lighting angles' prac in groups of 3-4. Colour session - all students to produce a given colour with the LED fixtures on analog desk. Lantern rigging, families and their beam types. Colour theory and basic lighting design theory. Lighting 1,2,4,5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 3 (Sem 1 wk 5&6) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using M-Series full functionality in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 4 (Sem 1 wk 6) Common positions in the rig, lighting design theory. Common lighting systems, DMX theory, adressing and soft patching. Lighting documentation and procedures. Watch You Tube on DMX. Tent pole game! Lighting 1-3, Team 2
P's 4 (Sem 1 wk 7&8) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using M-Series full functionality in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's & P's 5 (Sem 1 wk 8-10) Ensure a Safe Workplace & Lead and Manage Team effectiveness units covered in detail today. Assessment 1 - Lighting, Team & Safe Knowledge test in Blackboard (to be completed at home). Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
L's 6 (Sem 1 wk 10) Operating / programming roles, skills and knowledge on various productions. Ops for bands, theatre, corporate and other. Programming of analog desks (with generic lights). Assessment 2 - Console set-up & Operate for a live band at the John Curtin Hotel in Teams (off site) for one evening in April/May (date TBC). Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
Mid semester break
P's 6 (Sem 1 wk 11&12) MA Wing class; Setting up the console (no lights). Assessment 2 - Console set-up & Operate for a live band at the John Curtin Hotel in Teams (off site) for one evening in April/May (date TBC). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 7 (Sem 1 wk 12) M-Series class on soft-patching, grouping (without lights). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 7 (Sem 1 wk 13&14) MA Wing class; Soft patching and programming (without lights). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 8 (Sem 1 wk 14) M-Series class on views , cue lists & 2D plans (without lights). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 8 (Sem 1 wk 15&16) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using MA Wing in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 9 (Sem 1 wk 16) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using M-Series full functionality in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
Mid Year Break
P's 1 (Sem 2 wk 1&2) Complex MA Wing class in teams (without lights). With Deb Hatton Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 2 (Sem 2 wk 2) MA Wing class; Setting up the console (without lights). With Deb Hatton Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 2 (Sem 2 wk 3&4) Complex MA Wing class in teams (with lights). With Deb Hatton Lighting 1 & 4, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's & P's 3 (Sem 2 wk 4-6) Prep for Assessment 3. Lighting 1 & 4, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's & P's 4 (Sem 2 wk 6-8) Assessment 3 - Console test in class. Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
L's & P's 5 (Sem 2 wk 8-10) Prep for Assessment 4. Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
Mid semester break
L's & P's 6 (Sem 2 wk 10-14) Assessment 4 - Operate Complex Lighting Production in Teams Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
L's & P's 7 (Sem 2 wk 14-16) Production Lighting review and individual feedback sessions Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available online in Blackboard via the Learning Hub in My RMIT (www.rmit.edu.au).


Overview of Assessment

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


Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed in combination with two other units (clustered) BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness GEDU6108C and BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace OHTH5955CW

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for the graded Assessment Task (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).

Assessment 1 - Lighting, Team & Safe Knowledge test online in Blackboard to be completed at home after class 5, semester 1.

Assessment 2 - Console set-up and operate for a live band at the John Curtin Hotel in Teams (offsite) for one evening in April/May (date TBC).

Assessment 3 - Lighting console test in class 4, semester 2.

Assessment 4 - Operate complex lighting production in Teams class 6, semester 2. 

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

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 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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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