Year 12 Term 2 Lesson 1 Source and Apply Entertainment Industry Knowledge

The unit Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the live entertainment industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all work roles within the entertainment industry.

Throughout term 2 students will work in teams to develop a production – Windsor Public Fair.

The Task

Week 1 to 4 

Part A – Pre Production (ongoing assessment)
As a team you will meet to determine work requirements in relation to the event you are working on. You will need to provide written documentation of your process, meetings, discussions and hard/soft copies of all communications. As part of this your team will create a Risk Assessment for your technical focus area.

Each member of the team must maintain their own portfolio of evidence gathered from a variety of sources throughout the process. This will be submitted at the end of the task.

Part B – Performance Production.  You will be required to meet with your team to discuss logistics of bump in/out, scheduling, the run sheet and other relevant paperwork related to your role within the production itself. All of the related documents are working documents (you will have to make notes on them as things change, etc.) and are to be collated and added to your portfolio as evidence of your work during the production itself.

Week 5

Part C – Post Production 
Parts A and B will be completed within your group and you will be required to observe another student during either pre production or performance production. You will be provided with a Peer Observation Checklist to assist you. The Peer Observation Checklist will form part of the evidence collection for this unit.

You will meet with your team following the prevent to debrief and evaluate your team processes and potential for improvement. Each student will need to write a final evaluative report.

After the event your Source and Apply Industry knowledge Workbook and all 13 documents  must be collated and attached to your assessment task notice, and emailed to your teacher.  

Windsor Public Fair Checklist

24^th May, 2014

Evidence No.	Portfolio Contents and Technical Area: Audio
1	Meeting Minutes
2	Production Calendar
3	Production Schedule
4	Production Roles
5	Call Sheet
6	Risk Assessment
7	Equipment List
8	Stage Plan
9	Input List
10	*Running Sheet
11	**Peer Observation Checklist
12	**Evaluative Report
13	**Photographic Evidence

Year 11 Term 1 Lesson 10 Source and Apply Entertainment Industry Knowledge

The unit Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the live entertainment industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all work roles within the entertainment industry.

Throughout term 2 students will work in teams to develop a production – Windsor On Stage. The annual matinee concert presents some of the schools finest musicians and dancers to over 400 visiting students and teachers from our local primary schools.
Each group will focus on a technical area throughout the Pre production, Production and Post Production.


The Task

Part A – Pre Production (ongoing assessment)
As a team you will meet to determine work requirements in relation to the production you are working on. You will need to provide written documentation of your process, meetings, discussions and hard/soft copies of all communications. As part of this your team will create a Risk Assessment for your technical focus area.

Each member of the team must maintain their own portfolio of evidence gathered from a variety of sources throughout the process. This will be submitted at the end of the task.


Part B – Performance Production.  Regardless of your technical focus, you will be required to meet with your team to discuss logistics of bump in/out, scheduling, the run sheet and other relevant paperwork related to your role within the production itself. All of the related documents are working documents (you will have to make notes on them as things change etc.) and are to be collated and added to your portfolio as evidence of your work during the production itself.


Part C – Post Production

You will meet with your team following the production to debrief and evaluate your team processes and potential for improvement. Each student will need to write a final evaluative report about the production process and email it to your teacher/assessor.

Parts A and B will be completed within your group and you will be required to observe another student during either pre production or performance production. You will be provided with a Peer Observation Checklist to assist you. The Peer Observation Checklist will form part of the evidence collection for this unit.

School Production – Windsor on Stage 2014

No.	Group 1 Lara, Chloie, Peter, Isabel	Group 2 Jamyz, Adam, Suzanne, Nicola	Group  3 Ashley, Courtney, Chris, Raquel	Group 4 Natasha,  Sarah, Brody, HHS
	Portfolio Contents Tech.l Area: Audio	Portfolio Contents Tech  Area: Lighting	Portfolio Contents Tech. Area: Vision	Portfolio Contents Technical Area:  Staging (incl. FOH/BS and IHC
1	*Meeting Minutes
2	Production Calendar
3	*Production Schedule
4	Production Roles
5	Call Sheet
6	Equipment list	Equipment List	Equipment List	Equipment List
7	*Stage Plan	Lantern Schedule	Hanging Plot	*Stage Plan
8	Input List	Lighting Plan	Vision Plan	Seating Plan/Tickets
9	Risk Assessment	Risk Assessment	Risk Assessment	Risk Assessment
10	*Running Sheet
11	Peer Observation Checklist	Peer Observation Checklist	Peer Observation Checklist	Peer Observation Checklist
12	Evaluative Report	Evaluative Report	Evaluative Report	Evaluative Report
13	Photographic   Evidence	Photographic   Evidence	Photographic   Evidence	Photographic   Evidence

Year 11 Term 1 Lesson 9 Apply Audio Practical Assessment

You will take part in the rigging of an audio system. Each student in your group will be provided with the complete Audio Sound Block Diagram and will be given a specific audio component to install and check its correct operation on the audio mixing console. See below:

1.     An acoustic guitar with a DI
2.     2 vocal mics and stands (one for the vocalist and one for the backup vocalist)
3.     A fold back speaker for the performer and CD player

While you will be assessed individually (within the group), the component you are required to install will form part of the overall Audio Design, which must be as per the Sound Block Diagram. You will have the opportunity to take part in a discussion following the activity to ensure that the Audio Plan is correctly followed.

Revisit the checklist in your assessment task notice to ensure you have met and understand all of the assessable criteria.

Group 1:
1) Bump in and install the PA system
2) Balance and EQ the system
3) Bump out the PA system.

Group 2:
Complete the Peer Observation Checklist. Take photographs to document the PA system setup of your peers.  You will need no more than 8-10 photographs. Each photograph must address the checklist criteria. Tablets and cameras have been provided. Upload all photographs to your computer at the end of your observation session.

Group 3:
Complete general knowledge of audio to work activities from your assessment task notice. Please save your document at the end of this session.

Group 4:
Open your assessment task notice, copy and paste your sound block diagram and all photos. Make sure to crop and compress photos before pasting them into your assessment task notice. Fill in all empty fields, i.e. name, checklists, dates, etc.

Advice:
•    Please use your group time wisely
•    Stay with your groups throughout the assessment session
•    Adhere to time limits and session times
•    Communicate and work as a team
•    Observe WHS practices for your safety and the safety of everyone

Year 11 Term 1 Lesson 8 Participate in OHS Process (Soldering and Maintenance)

SOLDERING SAFETY

Students must read this important information before using the equipment

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

• Examine the power lead & soldering iron for obvious damage.
• Ensure that the cord does not create a slip/trip hazard.
• Ensure the workspace is well ventilated to prevent fumes in the breathing zone  
• Check condition of soldering tip. Replace if damaged.
• Ensure tip is ‘tinned’ & free from waste. Once the tip has warmed-up, wipe on a damp sponge to clean.
• Leave the soldering iron in the stand when warming up.
• Never leave a soldering iron unattended when turned on or still hot.  Leave unplugged when not required.
• Clear area work area (i.e. cables, tools organised, cable neatly coiled on your table, hair tied back, etc).
• Make sure the power outlet is not overloaded.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK

• Do not plug in and turn on until the tip element has been checked, or replaced and tightened.
• Never touch the soldering tip.  Keep your fingers clear.
• Always wear safety glasses.  Smoke and hot embers can often result when soft soldering.
• Avoid positioning your head directly over the soldering process. Soldering creates fumes that are toxic. 
• Avoid prolonged use.  This could overheat the tip element causing it to fail or oxidise.
• Use a vice to grip components that are being soldered. Allow  components to cool before touching them.
• Ensure electrical cords are well clear of the soldering process.  Do NOT touch electrical cords with the tip.
• Wash your hands after using solder – many soft solders contain toxic lead products.
• Never leave the machine unattended when still switched ON or when switched OFF but still HOT.
• Turn off and wait until the tip element has completely cooled before storing the machine away correctly.

HOUSEKEEPING

• Switch off, unplug & allow to cool down before storing.
• Leave the work area in a safe, clean, & tidy condition.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISKS

Hot element, surfaces, burns, electricity, eye injury, toxic fumes, trip & slip, fire.

HOW NOT TO SOLDER

SOLDERING PREPARATION

• Plug the soldering iron into an electrical outlet, and allow it to heat up. This can take several minutes, depending on the quality of your soldering iron.
• Securely place your audio jack into your vice or wood box. You must not touch the jack while you are soldering or immediately after,
• Push the tip into the soldering tip cleaner and wait about 15-20 seconds.  Large quantities of smoke are produced, keep your face at an arms length to avoid breathing fumes.
• Dampen a sponge before using the soldering iron. After each application of solder, dip the tip into the damp sponge. This will keep the tip clean after every use.

SOLDERING 101

Each Soldering kit has the following:

• A soldering iron
• Soldering base stand
• Vice or Wood Block Vice
• Solder
• Long nose pliers
• Cutting blade
• Stripper
• Heat shrink tubing
• Electrical tape
• Cleaning Sponge
• Solder flux pen
• 2 jack plugs or XLR plugs

Additional items if required (used only with  teacher assistance);

• Solder braid
• Solder tip cleaner
• Cable tester 
• Gas Torch

SOLDERING PRACTICE

HOW TO SOLDER

1. Tin the tip of the iron if this has not already been done. Only a very thin amount is required.
2. Identify the cable fault (e.g. use a cable tester and/or physically check the cable and jack).
3. Before doing anything else consult your wiring chart.
4. Cut the cable.
5. Put on the heat shrink, the shell and insulator collar in this order.
6. Before stripping the cable measure how much you will need to strip (e.g. measure it with the blade).
7. Strip back the jacket - take care not to cut the strands. 

8. Twist the shield into one conductor and tin the conductor.
9. Strip and twist the hot conductor and tin the conductor.

Clean the tip

10. Tin the jack tip and sleeve with some solder for a second  – avoid overheating the jack. 

Clean the tip

11. In one hand hold the soldering iron and in the other apply the solder. Preheating will help to solder and DO NOT DIRECTLY APPLY THE SOLDER TO THE SOLDER IRON. 

12. Allow the solder to cool (do not move your job!)

Clean the tip

13. Move onto your next conductor and follow the same process.
14. After soldering is completed clamp the cable using pliers. It must be tight - check that it cannot be pulled out.
15. Use the cable tester to check that your solder is making a proper connection.
Insert the insular collar, the back shell and the heat shrink
16. When finished clean the tip. Use the sponge to clean the tip while it is still hot and then tin the tip – not to much solder – just a thin layer.
17. Unplug the solder and carefully place it out of the way to cool down. Do not leave it near you!