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.
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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 |
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| 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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