Course Title: Contribute to organising productions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: PERF5110C

Course Title: Contribute to organising productions

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: 50

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 assist with planning, organising and rehearsing productions. This involves confirming roles with required personnel, assisting the running of dress rehearsals, and assisting with production operations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPM421 Contribute to organising productions

Element:

1. Contribute to production planning

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm with required personnel own creative planning and other roles, responsibilities and production requirements

1.2 Follow performance-planning instructions and preparations as advised by required personnel

1.3 Complete responsibilities within required timeframes

Element:

2 Assist with running technical and creative dress rehearsals

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Coordinate performers according to production requirements

2.2 Give clear, audible and correctly sequenced instructions to performers

2.3 Work with members of production teams according to work health and safety procedures and production requirements

Element:

3. Assist with productions

Performance Criteria:

.1 Advise performers of venue arrival times according to production requirements

3.2 Carry out own roles and responsibilities in line with advice from stage manager and other required personnel

3.3 Carry out post-production or bump-out responsibilities according to instructions from required personnel

3.4 Identify areas of organisational practice that could be improved using feedback from required personnel


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 into SEMESTER 2 

SESSION #  DELIVERY DATE  ASSESSMENT / EOP LESSON TITLE  DESCRIPTIONS NOTES
1 Feb 9

Welcome and Introductions - Acknowledgement of Country.  Stage Management Roles and Abbreviations

Overview of this unit 


Lecture and discussion 
2 Feb 16

Show Reports and Intro to AT1

Communications Ettiquette and using headsets.

Briefing others 


Lecture, discussion, workshop


3 Feb 23 EOP Pre-production planning meeting and briefing for AT1  Workshop  Composing Cues and planning
4 Mar 2 AT 1 Top of the Show - Calling Cues Using Headsets + Production roles  Calling Verbal cues - Drill - Live Show simulation 
5 Mar 9 AT 1 Continuation of Prac Assessment task  Using headsets and Production roles  Calling Verbal cues - Drill - Live Show simulation 
6 Mar 16
Interacting with Venues - Interpreting Tech Specs and Backstage Management. Comedy Festival bump in briefing. Including Dressing Room allocation  Including Backstage (Pre-show) Calls - Workshop
7

THURSDAY

24rd of March 


Bump in Melbourne International Comedy Festival - LP1A - "Group 2" = 0945 - 1245

LP1A - "Group 1" = 1230 - 1530

Trades Hall Bump In - WIL Prac  Setting up venues from scratch - CONFIRMED
8 Mar 30
Performance Styles and Staging Styles and Setting the stage.  Production Roles Recap.  Time given to context of your projects  
Lecture and Discussion and workshop
9 Apr 6
Anatomy of the theatre and Stage Positions 
Lecture and Discussion 
10  Apr 13
Festival Circuit(s) - Current 
Lecture and Discussion 
*** TERM BREAK 
NO CLASS  NONE  NONE 
11 Apr 27
Go to Whoa - Production Scheduling.   Assist in Productions "Master Tour" overview and sharing information 
12 May 4
Spiking the stage and Stage Tech Roles (Backline Management) 
Lecture and workshop
13 May 11
Prompt Copies / Prompt Books + Blocking + Artistic Directors in Theatre 
Lecture and workshop 
14 May 19

Music relating to Stage Management - Conductors and Reading Music.

Working Internationally 

Discussion and Workshop  What do you do if there is no script?
15 May 25
Site Planning (Dark Mofo Case study)  DIY in Groups  Workshop 
16 Jun 1
Outdoor Festivals and Events  Workshop  Continuation from previous week 
{17 Jun 6 > 10   ("Write it, Shoot it, Show it" exhibition project) - no class   Project  Exhibition space - TBC
*** SEMESTER  BREAK NO CLASSES 

S2 - 1 Jul 5 (Week) 

Dealing with Performers Anxiety and Revision.  

Check in - where are we at with AT2?

Lecture, revision, Discussion  Include Support Act + Crew Care 
S2 - 2  Jul 12 (Week) 
Managing Presenters in Corporate A/V and Wireless technology  Workshop and Lecture  Workshop and Lecture 
S2 - 3 Jul 19 (Week)  AT2 Post Production Meetings and finalising AT2 Student lead  Workshop 
S2 - 4  Jul 26 (Week) AT3  Remaining Theory and Complete AT3 - Collaborate Ultra Probably online 
S2 - 5  Aug 2 (week) 
SM CAREERS + resources  Extended deadline for ELS students  Discussion and Lecture 








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

o 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 (Practical): Top of the Show (calling cues). You will be expected to actively participate in a pre-production (planning) meeting with others – this shall include a brief safety briefing (“toolbox” meeting). Due by Week 5, Semester 1.

Assessment Task 2 (Project): Contribute to Two Projects. This task requires you to participate in, and contribute to, two separate live performances that involve production. Then, you must submit 1 x post-production-reflection (written assignment), 2 photographs, one show-document and minutes of a post-production meeting. Due by Week 3, Semester 2.

Assessment Task 3: Knowledge quiz. Demonstrate your knowledge on the unit. Due by Week 4, 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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