Course Title: Install and manage network protocols
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: ISYS7573C
Course Title: Install and manage network protocols
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: Eneti Waretini
eneti.waretini@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the ability to work with an ever expanding range of data and information technologies which are crucial to employment in the live production industries.
This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge required to correctly set up, install and operate network connected AV equipment within the live event industry.
The course applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills, working as network administrators who are required to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK305 Install and manage network protocols |
Element: |
1. Install and manage network protocols |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select, test and validate appropriate network protocol services 1.2 Design a network addressing system, with subnet and host IDs, including appropriate devices 1.3 Configure hosts and workstations to use IP addresses either manually or through automatic allocation of addresses, such as found with dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) |
Element: |
2. Identify network protocol applications |
Performance Criteria: |
.1 Review a range of well-known network protocol applications 2.2 Evaluate client user requirement and recommend network-protocol services 2.3 Apply IP addressing scheme according to approved policy and procedures |
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:
- Select the appropriate hardware for a variety of networking situations
- Connect these networking devices with the necessary cabling
- Setup and configure this hardware to function correctly on the network
- Test all hardware for connectivity and refine for the situation.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
- lectures
- group discussion
- demonstrations
Self-directed out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
- online research
- reading and editing of class notes
- independent project based work
- preparation for assessment tasks
The self-directed out of class activities will be monitored and assessed during class through question/answer sessions.
Teaching Schedule
Weeks: (Semester 1) |
Class Content: |
(Subject to Change) |
1 |
INTRO: HARDWARE: |
Course introduction and assessment requirements. - Hubs - Switches - Ethernet |
2 |
BASICS & TERMINOLOGY: |
- DHCP - Default Gateway - Subnet Mask |
3 |
WORKGROUPS & DOMAINS: |
The advantages and disadvantages. |
4 |
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS: |
- TCP/IP - UDP - Bluetooth - NFC - GSM/3G/4G |
5 |
ASSESSMENT 1: THE OSI MODEL: |
WebTest Available |
6 |
HARDWARE: |
Practical: Basic setup and configuration |
7 |
HARDWARE: |
Practical: Advanced setup and configuration |
8 |
ASSESSMENT 1 DUE: AUDIO OVER ETHERNET (AOE): |
WebTest will be closed at 5pm - EtherSound - Dante - AVB/TSN |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK | ||
9 |
AUDIO ARCHITECT: |
Programming network controlled DSP's |
10 |
AUDIO ARCHITECT: |
Continued... |
11 |
ETHERNET CABLES: |
Make your own ethernet cable. |
12 |
PACKET TRACER: |
A virtual space to create networks. |
13 |
PACKET TRACER: |
Continued... |
14 |
ASSESSMENT 4: |
Practical Assessment 4 for Group A |
15 |
ASSESSMENT 4: |
Practical Assessment 4 for Group B |
16 |
ASSESSMENT 4: |
Practical Assessment 4 for Group C |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
1. Knowledge Assessment 1: A web-test to review and reinforce knowledge gained and to prepare for future assessments.
Open: Week 5
Due: Week 8
2. Practical Assessment 2: “Home & Commercial Networks” - Create simulated networking situations in a virtual networking environment.
Due: Week 14-16
Assessment Matrix
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Unit title |
Install and manage network protocols |
RMIT Unit code: |
ISYS7573C |
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National code |
ICTNWK305 |
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Assessment |
Elements/PCs |
Performance Evidence |
2 |
Knowledge Evidence |
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E: 1 PC: 3 |
E: 2 PC: 3 |
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Knowledge Quiz (Assessment 1 of 2) |
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1-4 |
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Home & Commercial Networks (Assessment 2 of 2) |
1-3 |
1-3 |
1,2 |
5,6 |
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