Course Title: Manage installation of lighting systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: PERF5109C
Course Title: Manage installation of lighting systems
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
Phone:
+61 03 9925 0848
Nominal Hours: 110
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 manage the installation and set-up of equipment and systems required to implement lighting designs for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves organising lighting resources and supervising the installation process for lighting in live production environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUALGT512 Manage installation of lighting systems |
Element: |
1. Plan installation of lighting systems |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm lighting requirements in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Conduct site or venue inspections to identify issues to be incorporated into planning of lighting installation and operations 1.3 Plan lighting control systems according to requirements outlined in production documentation 1.4 Create a list of resources needed to develop lighting control systems that meet production requirements 1.5 Develop contingency plans to minimise impact of unexpected technical difficulties 1.6 Perform job safety analysis of tasks according to health and safety requirements 1.7 Develop and document a work plan for installing lighting systems according to requirements |
Element: |
2. Organise resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop realistic expenditure estimates that conform to budget allocations 2.2 Obtain required resources according to organisational procedures 2.3 Identify and resolve potential budget overruns 2.4 Organise crew in line with industry award guidelines 2.5 Organise the services of licensed personnel as required |
Element: |
3. Supervise the installation process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Supervise the connection of control systems 3.2 Monitor progress of lighting system installation against work plans and implement contingency plans as required 3.3 Confirm all work activities comply with health and safety requirements 3.4 Test aspects of lighting system installation on a regular basis 3.5 Identify faults in lighting equipment and accessories 3.6 Review finished installation with required personnel and make adjustments as required |
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
FOR LP1A GROUP 2
| SESSION # | ASSESSMENT / EOP | LESSON TITLE |
| 1 | INTRO + OVERVIEW + EXPECTATIONS | |
| 2 | EOP'S | LX SYSTEMS + QUIZ BASICS + POWER Cont. |
| 3 | LX ROLES + INTRO TO AT2 + DESIGN PRINCIPLES | |
| 4A | FIXTURE FAMILIES and LSC MANTRALITE BASICS | |
| 4B | RIGGING BASICS + Position + Angle | |
| 5 | ARCHITECTURAL / PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS | |
| ** | NONE | TERM BREAK |
| 6A | SYSTEMS + CONTROL SELECTION - DESIGN BRIEFS | |
| 6B |
AT 1 DUE |
INDUSTRY + ROLES + PROJECTS + CAREERS + W.I.L |
| E1B | SPECIAL EVENT - THE WRITERS' FESTIVAL | |
| 7 | COLOUR DEEP DIVE | |
| E2B | PRE-PRODUCTION PRACS FOR RMIT PROJECTS |
|
| E3 | SALON SESSIONS | |
| E4A | POST-PRODUCTION - SALON SESSIONS | |
| E5 | CREATIve SHOWCASE (EXHIBITION) | |
| *** | MID YEAR | BREAK |
| ! |
SUBSTITUTE TIME-SLOT FOR MANAGE COMPLEX PROJECTS |
|
| 8 | CATCH UP ON ALL TOPICS | |
| E6 | PREP FOR COLLIDE | |
| 9 | LIGHTING PLANS, BRIEFS, (RIG VIEW), PRE-VIZ | |
| 10 | FILE MANAGEMENT + ADJUSTMENTS | |
| 11 | ADAPTIONS FOR TOURING + LASER RESEARCH | |
| *** | NONE | TERM BREAK |
| E7 | THE COLOUR WHEEL PLOTTING - SET UP | |
| E7 | AT 2 + AT3 | THE COLOUR WHEEL - SHOWING (LIVE) |
| 12 | AT2 | POST-PRODUCTION DUTIES + REPORTING |
| 13 | MAINTENANCE-STYLES and SCHEDULING | |
| 14 | ALL | THEORY REVIEW AND CATCH UP |
| 15 | EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES | |
| 16 | ONLINE DROP IN FOR EXTRA ASSISTANCE | |
| 17 | ALL | COMPLETE ALL AT'S |
| ELP | ALL | CONTINGENCY ONLY |
FOR LP1A GROUP 1
|
SESSION # |
ASSESSMENT / EOP | LESSON TITLE |
| 1 | INTRO + OVERVIEW + EXPECTATIONS | |
| 2 | EOP'S | LX SYSTEMS + QUIZ BASICS + POWER Cont. |
| 3 | LX ROLES + INTRO TO AT2 + DESIGN PRINCIPLES | |
| 4A | FIXTURE FAMILIES and LSC MANTRALITE BASICS | |
| 4B | RIGGING BASICS + Position + Angle | |
| 5 | ARCHITECTURAL / PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS | |
| ** | NONE | TERM BREAK |
| 6A | SYSTEMS + CONTROL SELECTION - DESIGN BRIEFS | |
| 6B |
AT 1 DUE |
INDUSTRY + ROLES + PROJECTS + CAREERS + W.I.L |
| E2A | PRE-PRODUCTION PRACS FOR RMIT PROJECTS | |
| 7 | COLOUR DEEP DIVE | |
| E3 | SALON SESSIONS | |
| E4B | PRE-PRODUCTION for CREATIVE SHOWCASE | |
| E5 | CREATIve SHOWCASE (EXHIBITION) | |
| *** | MID YEAR | BREAK |
| ! |
SUBSTITUTE TIME-SLOT FOR MANAGE COMPLEX PROJECTS |
|
| 8 | CATCH UP ON ALL TOPICS | |
| E6 | PREP FOR COLLIDE | |
| 9 | LIGHTING PLANS, BRIEFS, (RIG VIEW), PRE-VIZ | |
| 10 | FILE MANAGEMENT + ADJUSTMENTS | |
| 11 | ADAPTIONS FOR TOURING + LASER RESEARCH | |
| *** | NONE | TERM BREAK |
| E7 | THE COLOUR WHEEL PLOTTING - SET UP | |
| E7 | AT 2 + AT3 | THE COLOUR WHEEL - SHOWING (LIVE) |
| 12 | AT2 | POST-PRODUCTION DUTIES + REPORTING |
| 13 | MAINTENANCE-STYLES and SCHEDULING | |
| 14 | ALL | THEORY REVIEW AND CATCH UP |
| 15 | EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES | |
| 16 | ONLINE DROP IN FOR EXTRA ASSISTANCE | |
| 17 | ALL | COMPLETE ALL AT'S |
| ELP | ALL | CONTINGENCY ONLY |
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
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 quiz. Demonstrate your knowledge on the physical aspects of complex vision systems. Due by Week 10, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 2: Lighting Plan Project. Create a lighting plan, installation documentation and budget best suited for your nominated project. The plan should cover all aspects of the lighting installation, including the required power usage for the
venue and where the power sources are. Due by Week 13, Semester 2.
Assessment Task 3: Manage Installation. In a professional setting, you are expected to manage the
lighting elements of an RMIT Event (or another event approved by your assessor). Due by Week 16, 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.
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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.
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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.
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