Operating Lighting for a Live Performance

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know lighting requirements for a live performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the regulations and requirements when working with electrical equipment and operating lighting for a live performance.

  • 1.2.

    Select the equipment needed to produce, record and amend plot and cue lists, justifying choices.

2. — Be able to prepare equipment and carry out all pre- show checks following industry practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Prepare selected equipment for a live performance.

  • 2.2.

    Carry out pre-show checks to ensure equipment is safe and working correctly

  • 2.3.

    Communicate with others to ensure lighting equipment is connected and focused.

3. — Be able to operate equipment during a live performance following industry practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Operate equipment to prompt and cue to ensure the agreed position, effect or state is achieved.

  • 3.2.

    Communicate with others during the performance and respond promptly to any changes.

  • 3.3.

    Check and monitor equipment throughout a live performance to ensure safety.

4. — Understand how to report or resolve issues or problems during a live performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Identify problems that may occur during a live performance and suggest how to minimise any impact.

  • 4.2.

    Explain the reporting procedures for faults during a live performance.

  • 4.3.

    Explain emergency procedures for lighting during a live performance.