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C30 Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production) : Lighting

This nationally recognised qualification is structured to provide lighting skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment industry. The skills and knowledge gained will equip graduates to find employment in the following areas: film and television lighting, lighting design, lighting operation and as a production electrician. Units provide training in lighting design and lighting technology for theatre, film, television, concerts and trade presentations. Areas of study include electronics, optics, cinematography, documentation and drafting, budgeting, crew management, script analysis and control board operation. Lighting units include a substantial component of practical production work and professional placement.

 

Production Experience: Students work as directed on productions mounted by WAAPA. Students begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform designated tasks. In the final year students will be expected to provide service to the productions at a professional level of competence.

Professional Placement: Professional placement to industry in the graduating year is a compulsory and practical component. Students undertake an appropriate attachment for production experience. The purpose of this work is to develop and strengthen the proficiencies and skills required in the industry.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students apply directly to WAAPA for admission.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is based upon comprehensive interview and the submission of a prescribed project for evaluation. Students are assessed against the following criteria: presentation, originality, demonstrable empathy for the discipline, technical ability, and capacity to complete the course with excellence.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification is from the Entertainment Training Package CUE03. Unit selection and delivery are designed to reflect and meet the needs of the entertainment industry in the field of lighting. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Program Director.

 

Students study the course over a period of three years full-time study.
 
YEAR ONE
CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities   
CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues   
CUELGT03C Install and operate follow spots   
CUELGT04C » Operate floor electrics   
CUELGT09B » Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities   
CUESTA03C Operate flying systems   
CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out   
CUVACD303A Produce technical drawings   
MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic Components   
MEM18001C Use hand tools   
RIIOHS204A Work safely at heights   
BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills*   
BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms   
CUVRES201A Source and use information relevant to own arts practice   
 
YEAR TWO
CUETEM06B » Organise and monitor bump in/bump out   
CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities   
CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings   
CUELGT06C Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects   
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components   
CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment   
CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs   
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operation   
CUEEVT03B Integrate knowledge of creative and technical production into management processes   
CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script   
CUETEM07B » Tour the production   
CUFCAM201A Assist with basic camera shoot   
CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans   
 
YEAR THREE
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance   
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan   
CUEFIN01C Develop a budget   
CUEFIN02C Manage a budget   
CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures   
BSBRSK501A Manage risk   
CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge   
CUETEM01C Co-ordinate production operations   
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources   
CUETEM08B » Realise productions   
CUELGT07C Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques*   
CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs*   
CUVCOR02B Develop and articulate concept for own work   
 
» Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012