Course Title: Conceive and develop lighting designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: PERF5063C
Course Title: Conceive and develop lighting designs
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
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: Mr Mark Lane
Phone: 9925-4976
Email: Email: mark.lane@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will cover the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop lighting designs for screen productions.
Conceive and develop lighting designs CUFLGT501A is co-delivered and assessed alongside Devise camera coverage CUFDRT604A and Direct cinematography for screen productions CUFCAM601A.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs |
Element: |
2 Conduct and evaluate research. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and source references that may inform the design process. |
Element: |
3 Generate and assess ideas. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Generate a range of ideas for designs that respond sympathetically to briefs and provide creative solutions to technical issues. |
Element: |
4 Develop and document designs. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel so that additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated during the development of designs. |
Element: |
5 Communicate design ideas and make amendments. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Present draft lighting plans and specifications to relevant personnel in an appropriate format. |
Element: |
1 Interpret creative briefs. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse performance outlines/scripts to determine overall production concepts. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to work collaboratively with others to create effective lighting designs.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
-demonstrations
-workshops
-practical exercises
-productions
-discussions
-screenings
-reading set texts
-group planning & development of camera & lighting assessments.
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading, study, practice and screenings.
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 speakers and resources.
SEMESTER 1 | ||
Week | Class Content | Competencies/Elements |
1 | Course Introduction. Assessment tasks explained. Multiple Choice Q & A (ungraded assessment). Film Versus Video. First scheduling round for Assessment Task 8. Intro to camera coverage and camera plans. |
CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
2 | Introduction to film cameras. Loading and handling techniques. Camera operation and principles. Focus pulling |
CUFCAM601A / 1, 2 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 |
3 | Camera coverage plans (ungraded assessment). Exposure meters. Film Stock characteristics. Exposure tests using digital cameras (ungraded assessment). |
CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
4 | Lenses, Depth of Field and Field of View. Filters - Colour Temperature and Colour Correction. Film labs and digital telecine. Logging, shooting ratios and continuity. Second scheduling round for Assessment Task 8. Pre Production for week 6. |
CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 3 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
5 | Approach to lighting Lighting plans Contingency plans Scheduling Locations |
CUFCAM601A / 2 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
6 | Film, lens and camera tests. (Send exposed stock to lab.) Pre production. Labour Day public holiday (Monday) Group 2B Monday class will be rescheduled. |
CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1,2,4 |
7 | View rushes from camera tests (ungraded assessment). Lighting plans. Camera and lighting crew roles. Communication with other departments. Shoot protocols and slating procedures. Final scheduling round for Assessment Task 8. |
CUFCAM601A / 1, 2 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
Easter break | ||
8 | Lighting plans (ungraded assessment). Skills and knowledge review. Pre production for graded assessment task. |
CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
9 | Production A/B, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
10 | Production C, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
11 | Production C, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
12 | Production D, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
13 | Production E, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
14 | Production F, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
15 | Production G, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
16 | Production H, Assessment Tasks 6, 7 & 8 | CUFCAM601A / 1 - 4 CUFDRT604A / 1 - 4 CUFLGT501A / 1 - 4 |
17 | Assessment Week Screenings (Date to be announced) Combined class presentations, 2A, 2B and 2C, including Q & A sessions (Location to be announced) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Burum, Stephen H., 2007, American cinematographer manual Vol. 1 and 2, ASC Press Hollywood, Calif |
References
• Camera manual for Panasonic P2 |
Other Resources
You will require a personal hard drive as well as camera assistant / gaffer items and expendables, eg: various pens, torch, wooden pegs etc. A full ‘assistants’ kit will be described in class.
In the case of film student teams purchase their own film stock and laboratory services.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.
Conceive and develop lighting designs CUFLGT501A is co-delivered and assessed alongside Devise camera coverage CUFDRT604A and Direct cinematography for screen productions CUFCAM601A.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
All students will be required to plan and produce ’mini’ productions (in teams of 2 or 3) to a final cut standard for presentation and graded assessment. Students are also required to crew on and support fellow student productions. Attendance is vital to the successful outcome of all productions and the completion of all assessment items.
Advanced Diploma staying with 2010 grading system until 2012 so you will need to give graded assessment pieces a numerical grade
Semester 1
ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded):
1. Multiple choice Q & A
2. Camera coverage plans
3. Exposure tests
4. 16mm film camera tests
5. Lighting plans
ASSESSMENT TASKS (graded):
6. Production documents (Due at start of production)
7. Workplace observation of crew roles
Edited and graded production (Due in Week 17, date to be announced.
Grades used in this course are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
For further details on these assessment tasks and the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates 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 students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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