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Implement lighting designs

Implement lighting designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT412
State Code
ODG47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement lighting designs for screen, media and entertainment productions. The unit applies to experienced technicians who apply knowledge of the correlation between lighting and the cameras, lenses and stock formats being used in a production. It involves planning and installing filler lighting and lights for presenters on location, or work collaboratively with a lighting designer who has devised the lighting plan. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and confirm design requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss lighting designs and plans with required production personnel to determine overall production needs
  • 1.2 Select design options that provide a correct visual interpretation of the script and production
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of lighting equipment and lighting accessories to implement different options for lighting effects
  • 1.4 Use a range of criteria to decide which options are most feasible and obtain necessary equipment and accessories according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Provide suggestions to resolve technical and production issues relating to lighting and effects
  • 1.6 Seek feedback on ideas from required production
2. Set up and test lighting options
  • 2.1 Test lighting equipment and accessories using light and exposure meters
  • 2.2 Adjust lighting equipment and lighting accessories as required
  • 2.3 Patch DMX to fixtures and other DMX transmitters
  • 2.4 Address fixtures and set fixture modes according to production requirements
  • 2.5 Interpret information readouts and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired light quality
  • 2.6 Consult with required production personnel regarding final lighting configuration and inform personnel as required
3. Participate in technical rehearsals
  • 3.1 Rehearse technical aspects of a production and adjust lighting set-up according to production requirements and within required timeframes
  • 3.2 Modify cue sheets and update pre-programmed automated systems according to final shooting requirements
  • 3.3 Amend lighting effects in consultation with required production personnel
  • 3.4 Check required changes to lighting operations are implemented and required documentation is completed prior to actual production
  • 3.5 Arrange supervision to maintain continuity of lighting throughout the production period
4. Monitor lighting operations during productions
  • 4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting equipment and lighting set-up
  • 4.2 Confirm and record placement of lighting equipment and accessories according to legislative and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 4.3 Maintain lighting conditions throughout production
  • 4.4 Identify basic problems and faults using required test equipment and rectify according to organisational and WHS procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI60 CUALGT402 Implement lighting designs Unit of competency