School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Manage the operation of stage monitor systems
  • Unit Code

    CUASOU502
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    70
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Leisa Marie LANDRE-ORD

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for addressing the on-stage mixing requirements of each performer in a group or orchestra. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

  • Plan stage monitor systems
  • Manage the set-up of equipment
  • Adjust systems for performances
  • Manage operations during performances
  • Manage post-show operations

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: Plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for at least two productions, meeting production and performer requirements. Work collaboratively. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Describe the types of information required to plan stage monitor systems. Describe the features of a range of stage monitor systems and how they are used in different contexts. Provide examples of safety issues associated with the set-up and installation of stage monitor systems. In the context of stage monitor systems, describe issues that need to be addressed in different performance situations in relation to foldback mixing, and equalising foldback speakers. Suggest ways of addressing issues and challenges that typically arise when operating stage monitor systems in a live production environment.

Assessment

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a live performance environment. The assessment environment must include access to stage monitor equipment and a venue where a stage monitor system can be set up and operated. Assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant 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 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 Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Manage the operation of stage monitor systems
  • Unit Code

    CUASOU502
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    70
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Leisa Marie LANDRE-ORD

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for addressing the on-stage mixing requirements of each performer in a group or orchestra. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

  • Plan stage monitor systems
  • Manage the set-up of equipment
  • Adjust systems for performances
  • Manage operations during performances
  • Manage post-show operations

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: Plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for at least two productions, meeting production and performer requirements. Work collaboratively. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Describe the types of information required to plan stage monitor systems. Describe the features of a range of stage monitor systems and how they are used in different contexts. Provide examples of safety issues associated with the set-up and installation of stage monitor systems. In the context of stage monitor systems, describe issues that need to be addressed in different performance situations in relation to foldback mixing, and equalising foldback speakers. Suggest ways of addressing issues and challenges that typically arise when operating stage monitor systems in a live production environment.

Assessment

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a live performance environment. The assessment environment must include access to stage monitor equipment and a venue where a stage monitor system can be set up and operated. Assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant 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 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 Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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