DE Sept 2011 Creative Arts & Industries

Unit Number/s and Title 335 Sound Reinforcement Assignment Title: Setting up a PA for a performance.

Functional Skills

English

Briefing Date: Week 2 Review Dates: ongoing during weekly lectures. Final Assessment Date: Week 13 (PA setup) Assessor/s: Learners Name David Evans

Submission Date: Week 12 (for Stage plan)

IV : Alex Forryan

Suggested Reading: Davis G. and Jones, R. (1990) Sound Reinforcement Handbook Hal Leonard Publishing White, P. (1999) Creative Recording 2: Mics/Acoustics Sanctuary Publishing Fry, D. (1992) Live Sound Mixing Roztralia Productions Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate how to set up a performance-level PA system and understand personal development in relation to installation of sound reinforcement equipment. 1.1 Explain the sound reinforcement requirements for a specified live music performance This assignment covers part of unit 335 Sound reinforcement.

Assignment
Youve been asked to provide the sound system for a music event in the main room at Play something Academy. In groups of 2, you will need to set up a PA system, including microphones and DIs, for a 4-piece band (guitar/vocals, guitar, bass and drums). To do this efficiently and safely you will also provide a stage plan for the event, including an equipment list and basic health and safety considerations. Once you have successfully completed the task you will, in your group, take part in video interview to evaluate the success of the task and recognise any strengths, weaknesses and areas to improve. Your tutor is the promoter for the gig, and will be able to provide you with further information on the bands and any technical issues.

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Tasks / Evidence / Submission Date

Grading Criteria

NYA

WT

Achieved

Task 1 Explain what equipment you will need as well as the personnel required to rig and operate the PA efficiently and safely. You should also highlight any operational considerations and how you would overcome any potential issues. You should consider: Acoustics Stage Plan Positioning of all sound equipment in relation to stage Power Supply What microphones or equipment for specific instruments Health and Safety implications In addition you should provide a schedule and realistic timescale from the get-in to the get-out.

P.1. Produce a basic sound reinforcement venue assessment which competently describes the following: venue accommodation and acoustics; power supply; health & safety and risk assessment; schedule and timescale.

M.1. Produce a detailed sound reinforcement venue assessment which accurately describes and evaluates the following: venue accommodation and acoustics; power supply; health & safety and risk assessment; schedule and timescale

Evidence: Written report and plan

Submission Date : Week 12

Task 2

Working in pairs, (agreed with your tutor), safely set up,

connect, test and dismantle a performance PA system with an effects unit at an event (also agreed with your tutor). This may be at Play Something Academy or an external venue, but you must meet the following requirements: a. All activity is undertaken with full regard to health & safety issues; b. Place the components of the rig, having evaluated the best location for each and connect correctly; c. Test the system and rectify any problems that may occur;

P.2: Following correct procedure, connect and power up a Performance PA system displaying a basic awareness of potential hazards of physical harm and damage to equipment etc with regard to health and safety, competency in the placement of equipment. M. 2: Following correct procedure, connect and power up a Performance PA system displaying a good awareness of potential hazards of physical harm and damage to equipment etc with regard to health and safety, good awareness of equipment placement.

Evidence: Tutor observation/ video of PA setup.

Submission Date: Week 13

Task 3 Submit a video report evaluating the set up of the PA, and reflect on strengths, weaknesses and areas to improve.

P.4. Show basic abilities in evaluating when considering

how well the P A set up went, give an simple evaluation of their strengths and areas for development with some basic targeted and realistic goals for development.

M.4 Show some good abilities in evaluating when

Evidence: Video Interview

considering how well the P A set up went, give an analysis of their strengths and areas for development with some targeted and realistic goals for development.

Submission Date: Week 13

Task 4

Evidence: Performance

Submission Date:

PLTS (Personal Learning & Thinking Skills) Key: IE Independent Enquirers CT Creative Thinkers Achieved: Assessor Feedback

RL Reflective Learners

TW Team Workers

SM Self-managers

EP Effective Participators

Action Plan

Learners Feedback

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Signed Signed

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