Course Title: Manage show control operations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: PERF5111C

Course Title: Manage show control operations

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: Greg Long greg.long@rmit.edu.au    VDMX Expert: Sean Healy sean.haely@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 learn the skills and knowledge required to manage the implementation and operation of show control systems that store, play back and control staging inputs in a programmed sequence. This involves confirming production requirements, coordinating show control activities and completing tasks to wrap-up operations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUASTA512 Manage show control operations

Element:

1. Clarify show control brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Analyse documentation and information about projects or productions that require show control operations

1.2 Discuss ways of realising creative vision for projects from a show control perspective with required personnel

1.3 Reflect on issues raised in discussions and develop draft plans for implementing show control that address production requirements

1.4 Reach agreement on plans after discussion with required personnel and revision of draft plans as required

Element:

2. Coordinate the implementation of show control

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Brief required personnel on implementation issues as required

2.2 Supervise input of cues into show control systems according to plans and timelines

2.3 Discuss and agree on changes to plans as required

2.4 Supervise show control operations during technical run-throughs and fine tune aspects of show control as required

2.5 Confirm final show control operations meet production, presentation, installation, and health and safety requirements

Element:

3. Manage post-show operations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Supervise maintenance and adjustments to equipment as required

3.2 Evaluate effectiveness of show control operations in meeting creative objectives in consultation with 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

WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1

Introduction
AT2 Introduction
Assessment Idea Generation

Course introduction and examples of industry projection events/artists

Assessment 2 requirements explained

Exploring ways to complete the assessments

Week 2

Assessment Idea generation

Exploring concept development, storyboards and planning.
Exploring VDMX to generate content.

Week 3

Interactivity and Control

Introducing controls in VDMX 
- Tap Tempo / Timecode
- Audio reactive content
- Low-frequency oscillators
- Step sequencers

- midi / OSC / keyboards / wireless

Week 4 Assessment Idea Generation

Exploring ways to generate content with VDMX, and the Adobe suite.

AT2 PART A - Production Plan
Due end of week 4

Week 5 Mixing Possibilities Exploring blending modes, visual effects and layer control in VDMX.
Week 6

Assessment 2 preparation

Allocated time to prepare for AT2 Performance

AT2 Part B - Design
Due end of week 6

Week 7 Assessment 2 : Performance

AT2 Part C - Performance Video
AT2 Part C - Performance Notes
AT2 Part D - Feedback/Reflection
All due by end of week 7+8

Week 8

Assessment 2 : Performance

AT2 Part C - Performance Video
AT2 Part C - Performance Notes
AT2 Part D - Feedback/Reflection
All due by end of week 7+8
Week 9

Assessment Review/Rectify

Time to review and rectify any assessment issues

Assessment 3 requirements explained.

Week 10

Assessment Idea Generation

Exploring ways to generate content with VDMX, and the Adobe suite.

Week 11 Introduction to Mapping

Introduction to Projection Mapping and alternative outputs.

- Madmapper
- Syphon
- Spout
- NDI

Week 12

Industry trends and developments

- Lightform
- Jitter
- Touch Designer

AT3 PART A - Production Plan
Due end of week 12

Week 13 Assessment 3 prep
Finalise Assessment 1 Knowledge Quiz

Allocated time to prepare for AT3 Performance
AT1 - Knowledge Quiz
Due end of week 13

AT3 PART B - Design due WK14
Due end of week 13

Week 14 Assessment 3 : Performance

AT3 PART C - Advanced Show Controls Performance
AT3 PART D - Feedback/Reflections
Both are due by end of week 14+15

Week 15 Assessment 3 : Performance

AT3 PART C - Advanced Show Controls Performance
AT3 PART D - Feedback/Reflections
Both are due by end of week 14+15

Week 16 Assessment review - Review and rectify any assessment issues


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

See Canvas.

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 test. Demonstrate your knowledge on the physical aspects of complex vision systems. Due by Week 13.

Assessment Task 2: Show Controls performance 1. You will complete a series of tasks to successfully plan and implement show control systems that store, play back and
control staging inputs in a programmed sequence. Due by week 8.

Assessment Task 3: Show Controls performance 2.You will complete a series of tasks to successfully plan and implement show control systems that store, play back and control staging inputs in a programmed sequence. Due by week 15.

 

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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