Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: PERF5109C

Course Title: Manage installation of lighting systems

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5408 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Rebekha Naim

Course Contact Phone: +61399254849

Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Deb Hatton

Email: deborah.hatton@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 110

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

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to manage the installation and set-up of equipment and systems required to implement lighting designs for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves organising lighting resources and supervising the installation process for lighting in live production environments.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUALGT512 Manage installation of lighting systems
Element:	1. Plan installation of lighting systems
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Confirm lighting requirements in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Conduct site or venue inspections to identify issues to be incorporated into planning of lighting installation and operations 1.3 Plan lighting control systems according to requirements outlined in production documentation 1.4 Create a list of resources needed to develop lighting control systems that meet production requirements 1.5 Develop contingency plans to minimise impact of unexpected technical difficulties 1.6 Perform job safety analysis of tasks according to health and safety requirements 1.7 Develop and document a work plan for installing lighting systems according to requirements
Element:	2. Organise resources
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Develop realistic expenditure estimates that conform to budget allocations 2.2 Obtain required resources according to organisational procedures 2.3 Identify and resolve potential budget overruns 2.4 Organise crew in line with industry award guidelines 2.5 Organise the services of licensed personnel as required
Element:	3. Supervise the installation process
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Supervise the connection of control systems 3.2 Monitor progress of lighting system installation against work plans and implement contingency plans as required 3.3 Confirm all work activities comply with health and safety requirements 3.4 Test aspects of lighting system installation on a regular basis 3.5 Identify faults in lighting equipment and accessories 3.6 Review finished installation with required personnel and make adjustments as required

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. 

Details of Learning Activities

In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.

Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.

Teaching Schedule

SEMESTER 1 FOR LP1A GROUP 

SESSION #	DELIVERY DATE	ASSESSMENT / EOP	LESSON TITLE	DESCRIPTIONS	NOTES
1	10th of Feb		INTRODUCTIONS	WELCOME + OVERVIEW	EXPECTATIONS
2	17th of Feb		LIGHTING ROLES, POWER + GENERAL CONCEPTS	ON CAMPUS	LECTURE-STYLE
3	24th of Feb	"EOP" - ONLINE	TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE and ONLINE RECORDING	CANVAS - ONLINE	RECORDING AND EOP
4	3rd of March - TWO SHIFTS		TERMINOLOGY + RADIO THEATRE RESOURCE AUDIT	RADIO THEATRE	EQUIPMENT + SYSTEMS + DMX
5	10th of March - TWO SHIFTS		PLANNING FOR EVENTS IN 2022 + Continue Pracs.	CONTEXT FOR AT'S	Prepare and Research and Discuss projects
6	17th of March - TWO SHIFTS		LIGHTING COMPANIES (AUST) + PERFORMANCE STYLES	RADIO THEATRE	HALF LECTURE / HALF PRAC
7	THURS 24th of March		Bump in, TRADES HALL - - VENUE PRODUCTION  0945 > 1245 = LP1C "GROUP 2"  1230 > 1530 = "Group 1"	OFFSITE	OVERALL PRODUCTION - EXCURSION
8	31st of March - TWO SHIFTS		SET UP SYSTEMS w LSC MANTRALITE + TEST	RADIO THEATRE	WORKSHOP + SHOW FIXTURE FUNCTIONS
9	7th of April - time-change (Cross over for two groups' pracs)		CONTINUE SET UP - POSITION + COLOUR	RADIO THEATRE	WORKSHOP BASIC SYSTEMS
10	~ (14th) of April	AT 1	KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK - NO CLASS	CANVAS	ONLINE, SELF-DIRECTED
**	~21st of April		NO CLASS - TERM BREAK	NO CLASS	TERM BREAK
11	28th of April - (Cross over for two groups' pracs)		Systems Cont.  Other gear and Safety	LECTURE MOSTLY	STROBES + LASERS + ATMOSPHERICS + SAFETY
12	5th of May		Lighting Briefs + Documentation	Who does What?	Overview + Case-studies
13	12th of May		Interacting with Venues when you are remote from them	Venue Tech Specs + "standard rigs"	Other venues and other projects within RMIT
14	19th of May		Excursion to other venues "Reccy's" - extention of previous week, but "on-the-ground"	Date + Location TBC	Guided Workshop + Excursion
15	26th of May		Pre-Production activities - Prep for AT2's	Recap on Pre-production workflow	Include your own case-studies
16	2nd of June		Prep for "Write it, Shoot it.." Exhibition	Lighting for Exhibitions	Practical project
{17	June 6 > 10		"Write it, Shoot it".. Installation - No Class - Project	Project work	No "class"

SEMESTER 1 FOR LP1C GROUP 

SESSION #	DELIVERY DATE	ASSESSMENT / EOP	LESSON TITLE	DESCRIPTIONS	NOTES
1	11th of Feb		INTRODUCTIONS	WELCOME + OVERVIEW	EXPECTATIONS
2	18th of Feb		GRAND MA Terminology. Power + Concepts revision	ON CAMPUS	LECTURE-STYLE
3	25th of Feb	"EOP" - ONLINE	TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE and ONLINE RECORDING	CANVAS  - ONLINE	RECORDING AND EOP
4	4th of March		RESOURCEs  AUDIT + SELECTING FIXTURES	RADIO THEATRE	INVENTORIES + FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
5	11th of March		PLANNING FOR EVENTS IN 2022 + Continue Pracs.	CONTEXT FOR AT'S	Prepare and Research and Discuss projects
6	18th of March		LIGHTING COMPANIES (AUST) + PERFORMANCE STYLES	RADIO THEATRE	HALF LECTURE / HALF PRAC
7	THUR 24th of March		Bump in, TRADES HALL -  VENUE PRODUCTION  0945 > 1245 = LP1C and "GROUP 2"  1230 > 1530 = "Group 1"	OFFSITE	OVERALL PRODUCTION - EXCURSION
8	1st of April		SET UP SYSTEMS w MA2 ON PC + TEST	RADIO THEATRE	WORKSHOP + SHOW FIXTURE FUNCTIONS
9	FRIDAY 8/4		RECCY AT CAPITOL	THE CAPITOL	PREP / VENUES -
10	15th of April - Due	AT 1	KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK - NO CLASS	CANVAS	ONLINE, SELF-DIRECTED
**	19th of April		NO CLASS - TERM BREAK	NO CLASS	TERM BREAK
11	29th of April		GO + SET UP SYSTEM AT THE CAPITOL	SET UP MA2 on PC w Peripherals	BUMP IN AND TEST + SHOW FILES - CAPITOL
12	6th of May		CONTINUE BUMP IN and TROUBLE SHOOT	CAPITOL	CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS WEEK
13	13th of May		GENERAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES and YOUR PROJECTS	RADIO THEATRE "REGROUP" and final workshop-prep	One week regroup + prep in Radio Theatre - (Continue project in "warehouse" simulation.
14	20th of May		CONTINUE and FINAL WORKSHOP at The Capitol	How to Specify equipment requirements	Guided Workshop - THE CAPITOL
15	27th of May		Pre-Production activities - Prep for AT2's	Recap on Pre-production workflow	Include your own case-studies
16	3rd of June		Prep for "Write it, Shoot it.." Exhibition	Lighting for Exhibitions	Practical project
{17	June 6 > 10		"Write it, Shoot it".. Installation - No Class - Project	Project work	No "class"

SEMESTER 2 FOR ALL GROUPS 

SESSION #	DELIVERY DATE	ASSESSMENT / EOP	LESSON TITLE	DESCRIPTIONS	NOTES
1	5th of July		PHOTOMETRICS + LIGHT SOURCES + BEAM ANGLES + DISTRIBUTION + IP (ratings) + CONSERVATION LUX LEVELS	RADIO THEATRE	THEORY - inc IES.
2	12th of July		EMERGING TECHNOLOGY RECAP	RADIO THEATRE	WEB-BASED RESEARCH
3	19th of July		INTRODUCING MORE CONSOLES	ALL WE HAVE	WORKSHOP + READING MANUALS / TUTORIALS
4	26th of July		GUEST LECTURER - FRANK - TBC	DETAIL TBC	DETAIL TBC
5	2nd of Aug		ALL IN - CONSOLE JAM	COMPARE CONSOLES + BENCH TESTING	RADIO THEATRE - POTENTIAL PROJECT
6	9th of August	*AT2 + *AT3	PREP and Mentor for Projects - Collide + Colour Wheel and More	PRE-PRODUCTION	*DO NOT MISS THIS CLASS!
7	16th of Aug	*AT2 + *AT3	DO YOUR PROJECTS - COLLIDE	STUDIO A and MORE	TEACHER AS MENTOR
8	23rd of Aug	*AT2 + *AT3	DO YOUR PROJECTS - COLLIDE	STUDIO A and MORE	LIVE
**	30th of Aug		NO CLASS - TERM BREAK	NO CLASS	TERM BREAK
9	6th of Sept	*AT2 + *AT3	Preparing and adapting for touring. As well as prep for THE COLOUR WHEEL project	Pre-programming + Pre-production + Prep	On campus + various
10	13th of Sept	*AT2 + *AT3	The Colour Wheel Project at The Capitol	Live	Capitol - Main
11	20th of Sept	*AT2 + *AT3	The Colour Wheel Project at The Capitol	Live	Capitol - Main
12	27th of Sept	*AT2 + *AT3	THE COLOUR WHEEL + "RED DOOR" substitute project	Live	Capitol - other than main stage - another project (Jazz)
13	4th of Oct	AT2 + *AT3	Post-production and wrap of AT2 and AT3 RMIT Projects	Student-driven	Radio theatre and various
14	11th of Oct		Interacting with Hire companies + Touring Pt 2.  Recap on Styles and Staging	Likely in Radio Theatre	Careers recap
15	18th of Oct		Masterclass with Show Technology MA3 and more (Branden - TBC)	Likely in Radio Theatre	Could be off campus - TBC
16	25th of Oct	AT3	Finalise all of your AT's - Teacher help available	Student-driven	Likely in Radio theatre - might be ONLINE
{17	30TH OF OCT		Contingency - DUE DATE for EXTENSIONS - ELS		No "class"

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;

a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assessment task.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge quiz. Demonstrate your knowledge on the physical aspects of complex vision systems. Due by Week 10, Semester 1.

Assessment Task 2: Lighting Plan Project. Create a lighting plan, installation documentation and budget best suited for your nominated project. The plan should cover all aspects of the lighting installation, including the required power usage for the
venue and where the power sources are. Due by Week 13, Semester 2.

Assessment Task 3: Manage Installation. In a professional setting, you are expected to manage the
lighting elements of an RMIT Event (or another event approved by your assessor). Due by Week 16, Semester 2.

 

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria. Results that apply to Ungraded courses that are 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 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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