Course Title: Install and test lighting equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: EEET7375C

Course Title: Install and test lighting equipment

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4371 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Rebekha Naim

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849

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: 30

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 develop the skills and knowledge required to install and test lighting systems for bands, seminars and other live events. You will learn to work autonomously and in a team environment as you take responsibility for creating quality lighting installations for live productions.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUALGT303 Install and test lighting equipment
Element:	1. Determine lighting requirements for productions
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Confirm overall lighting requirements with reference to lighting documentation and in consultation with production personnel 1.2 Calculate power requirements and confirm power sources and locations meet production requirements 1.3 Identify patching, colour and focus requirements 1.4 Identify additional equipment or materials needed, and organise acquisition according to enterprise procedures
Element:	2. Prepare lighting equipment for installation
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm lighting equipment is safe and operational using appropriate test equipment and in line with enterprise procedures 2.2 Identify and address routine faults and repairs and refer complex matters to technical specialists in line with enterprise procedures 2.3 Prepare and assemble colour, equipment, lanterns and accessories in readiness for installation or transportation 2.4 Pre-rig lighting equipment in line with safety and licensing requirements 2.5 Prepare extension leads, looms and cables to comply with design specifications, enterprise standards and legal requirements
Element:	3. Install lighting
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Install rigging and accessories according to legislative and enterprise safety requirements 3.2 Test, install and hang lanterns and accessories according to lighting plans, scale and manufacturer’s specifications 3.3 Install power supplies according to lighting plans, location standards, manufacturer’s specifications and safety regulations 3.4 Patch lanterns and accessories according to lighting or patch plans 3.5 Label rated cabling correctly and secure it safely, neatly and clear of any moving elements 3.6 Angle and focus lanterns according to lighting plans and artistic requirements 3.7 Check safety of equipment during and after installation in line with industry practice and legal requirements, and seek assistance if required
Element:	4. Install lighting control system
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Connect dimmers to power, assign and turn on 4.2 Install and configure control desk and peripherals according to production requirements and required timeframes 4.3 Run and connect control cables and secure safely 4.4 Patch lanterns and channels to dimmers according to lighting or patch plan sheets, taking account of location-specific procedures and conditions
Element:	5. Check electrical safety
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Complete installation and testing according to legislative and work health and safety (WHS) requirements 5.2 Check three-phase distribution and power calculations in collaboration with licensed electricians as required 5.3 Check and adjust according to safety standards if necessary, that power supply is sufficient for load requirements and distribution of electrical loading is within limits 5.4 Check cables used are correctly rated, including three-phase cable to dimmers, and that three-phase supplies are balanced, and adjust as required 5.5 Check cabling and connectors meet legislative and WHS requirements, and seek assistance if required
Element:	6. Test and adjust lighting
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Test lighting, including communication system, control desk and peripherals in line with industry practice and safety requirements 6.2 Identify the need for adjustments and make modifications accordingly 6.3 Confirm lighting installation meets requirements in consultation with production personnel 6.4 Complete and update lighting documentation as required
Element:	7. Disassemble lighting equipment
Performance Criteria:	7.1 Break down and carry lighting equipment and accessories in line with safety procedures 7.2 Clean and safely pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport 7.3 Report and document equipment that is damaged or requires maintenance to relevant production personnel 7.4 Leave worksite in the original or improved condition

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.

You will:

• be familiar with production lighting terminology
• understand documentation like lighting plans, schematics, equipment lists, schedules and cue lists
• be familiar with techniques for rigging and hanging lighting equipment within licensing requirements
• be familiar with procedures like hard patching and soft patching 
• understand and be able to apply basic principles of lighting design 
• use tools and test equipment necessary to install and maintain lighting equipment

Details of Learning Activities

Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:

• class exercises 
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material 
  
• design activities or projects 
  
• class presentations 
• group discussion 
• research 
• independent project-based work 
  
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback 

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 resources.

In lighting (training) - topics overlap, intersect and extend.  For example - you shall hear about "Systems and DMX" in more than one class / workshop.

Session	Key topics	Delivery method	Key learning and assessment activities	Elements
Session 1	Introduction to the course - Lighting Basics and Roles	Class (face to face)	Very quick Review of Canvas resources, assessments Who has done Production Lighting? Plus My professional context What the course will and won't cover Importance of teamwork and safety  Cable management  Lighting related industry roles + resources + context  The required attributes and processes of working in lighting and the golden rules of problem solving	Knowledge Evidence - Lighting (All)  Knowledge Evidence learning - Lead Team Effectiveness
Session 2	Lighting Basics Cont	Class (face to face)	Basic physics of light Power loading and different types of power requirements and outlets (Circuits) - Power calculations + Insulation + IP rating Lighting Documentation + lighting briefs and styles for performance - What can we do? Lighting Fixture-families DMX theory, addressing - intro	Install and Test Lighting Equipment. 1.1 + 1.2  2.4 + 2.5 4.3 Learning around element 5 points. (Check electrical Safety) 5.1 + 5.2 + 5.3 + 5.4 +5.5
Session 3	CANVAS ACTIVITY - FORM TEAMS + DRAFT OF ASSESSMENT 1 AND TEMPLATES	Class (face to face)	Compulsory draft activity - submitted to CANVAS -	Lead Team Effectiveness - All elements are covered. Element 6.4 of Lighting (Compete and update lighting documentation as required.  6.3  Learning around Element 3 (Lighting) = "Install Lighting"
Session 4	Introduction to Production Lighting Technology + Systems + Follow Spot	Class (face to face)	What is this? Demonstration that covers production lighting technology & terminology o   Equipment recognition o   Lantern types o   Lantern beams o   Basic use of lanterns o   Care and maintenance of lanterns Ø  Show Freekie DMX video’s via YouTube Ø  Go over connecting up a typical lighting system Ø  Safety considerations Ø  If time, go over analogue console operation and use.	Lighting 1.1
Session 5	Practical - putting systems together	Class (face to face)	More advanced Systems + Rigging + Safety  May need to do a safety task with Mark.
Session 6	**This week shall be TBC - Case Studies / Guest / excursion / "Homework"	TBC	TBC - May need to do a safety task with Mark.  Final week before Semester-Break..
Session 7	Lighting Plan Project Due - ASSESSMENT 1	Class (face to face) AND online assessment	Mentoring the lighting plans + prac workshops - Student-driven.  Also talk about next PRAC assessment (2) also.	All elements across Lighting and Teams units
Session 8	Lighting Parameters + Accessories - include Angle and Colour	Class (face to face)	Theory Lecture and and then Prac in smaller groups.	All Lighting Performance Criteria and all Team Performance Criteria
Session 9	Install lighting in Teams Prac - Assessment 2 - Group 1	Class (face to face)		All Lighting Performance Criteria and all Team Performance Criteria
Session 10	Install lighting in Teams Prac - Assessment 2 - Group 2	Class (face to face)		All Lighting Performance Criteria and all Team Performance Criteria
Session 11	Install lighting in Teams Prac - Assessment 2 - Group 3	Class (face to face)		All Lighting Performance Criteria and all Team Performance Criteria
Session 12	Install lighting in Teams Prac - Assessment 2 - Group 4	Class (face to face)		All Lighting Performance Criteria and all Team Performance Criteria
Session 13	THE ROLE OF OPERATOR + CONTROL TECHNOLOGY and REMAINING ACCESSORIES (EFFECTS) - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR	Class (face to face)		Knowledge criteria - Lighting
Session 14	REVIEW + REVISE AND FINISH ASSESSMENTS + LEADING TEAMS	Class (face to face) - HALF LECTURE + HALF WORKSHOP	LEADING TEAM ENVIRONMENTS IN OUR INDUSTRY - FINISHING OFF ASSESSMENTS - STUDENT-DRIVEN CATCH UP	Student Driven
Session 15	LIGHTING IN TEAMS PRODUCTION QUIZ - ASSESSMENT 3	CLASS / SUBMITTED TO CANVAS - REMOTE IN VIA EMAIL IF PREFERRED		All knowledge Criteria for Install and Test Lighting
Session 16	UNIT REVIEW + FEEDBACK + CAREERS	WORKSHOP / SCHEDULES	FINALISING ALL ASSESSMENTS + UNIT REVIEW AND CAREERS WORKSHOP - TBC	TBC

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 Hard drive (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 and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 
 
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates

Assessment Task 1: Lighting Plan Project 

Assessment Task 2: Instal Lighting i(n a Live Performance Venue)

Assessment Task 3:Lighting Production Quiz 

Results that apply to 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 mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

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. 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 

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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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