Course Title: Develop vision system installation plans
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: EEET6848C
Course Title: Develop vision system installation plans
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5231 - Diploma of Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher contact details:
Rebekha Naim
9925 4849
rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 150
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
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret a brief for the vision system requirements of a production or space and to design a plan for the installation of vision systems. The development of a vision system plan requires considerable knowledge of the operational aspects of all types of vision systems and would normally be undertaken by senior technicians or technical directors.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans |
Element: |
1. Receive and interpret the brief for vision system requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret and confirm the vision system requirements for the production/event through discussions with relevant personnel
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Element: |
2. Identify all vision system components required to meet the brief |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Undertake research into the style of production/event and generate and assess a range of ideas for the delivery of vision system services |
Element: |
3. Produce a vision system plan |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Produce the vision system plan to reflect the brief |
Element: |
4. Present and update vision system plan |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Present the plan to relevant personnel and explain technical requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to interpret and plan a vision system.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• work shopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of presenters and resources.
Week |
Class Content |
Elements Covered |
Week 1 | Focus: Course outline, overview of the course guide, resources, assessment tasks and expectations. Includes: Lecture and group discussion. |
1-4 |
Week 2 |
Focus: Design Theory as it applies to AV systems. Includes: Lecture, group discussion and teacher directed group activities/projects. |
1-4 |
Week 3 |
Focus: Initial Design; client brief and technical plans Includes: Lecture, group discussion and teacher directed group activities/projects. |
1-3 |
Week 4 |
Focus: Vision System Communications; cables, connectors and protocols. Vision System Equipment, personnel, limitations and OH&S considerations Includes: Lecture, group discussion and teacher directed group activities/projects. |
1-2 |
Weeks 5-7 |
Focus: Guest speaker (vision design consultant) and/or site visit | 1-4 |
Week 8-9 | Focus: Preperation of you |
1-4 |
Week 10 |
Formative Assessment: Presentation of your RAVE event to classi in pairs. Project completion and hand-over to tacher | 1-4 |
Week 11 | Focus: Practical work Includes: Work shopping of students’ own projects |
1-4 |
Week 12 | Formative Assessment: Steps towards Major Project completion |
1-4 |
Weeks 13-14 | Focus: Preparation of your Major Project |
1-4 |
Week 15 | Summative Assessment: Presentation of your Major Project | 1-4 |
Week 16 |
Individual feedback sessions | 1-4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Please refer to the relevant URL links, guides and references in the course Blackboard site and World Wide Web. Resources will also be brought to class by your teacher. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of University library facilities. |
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes and productions to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper
• a pencil, drawing tools, rulers, a tape measure and layout paper for your design work
• a laptop computer with access to the internet, word and design type programs like visio or auto CAD, if you have it
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit are:
Technical knowledge of the performance capacity of range of vision systems
Effective interpretation of the brief and development of workable plans to meet the brief
Effective communication with clients and other technical personnel
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered an essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment
1. RARE event (in pairs).
This is an examination of your technical knowledge and teamwork skills where you are expected to work in a apir to complete the vision plans for a fictitious event in a rueal Melbourne venue. It is due to be completed in TAFE week 10, Semester 1. Please refer to the Assessment Guide in Blackboard for further information on this assessment.
2. Steps towards Major Project completion.
You are expected to show your teacher in week 12, Semester 1. Please refer to the Assessment Guide in Blackboard for further information on this assessment.
Summative Assessment
3. Major Project.
Presentation to class on a System Design with audio and video control, floor plans and elevations of the room and a document to include the scope of work. Due in TAFE week 15, Semester 1.Please refer to the Assessment Guide in Blackboard for further information on this assessment.
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competeny Achieved -Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Go to Student Feedback at RMIT on the RMIT website
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Go to the Student Progress Policy on the RMIT website.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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 go to Academic Integrity on the RMIT website.
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