Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify show control brief
- Analyse documentation and information provided by clients or others about projects or productions that require show control operations
- Discuss with relevant personnel ways of realising creative vision for projects from a show control perspective
- Reflect on issues raised in discussions and develop draft plans for implementing show control that address creative requirements and take into account the capabilities of available show control systems
- Reach agreement on plans after discussion with relevant personnel and revision of draft plans as required
- Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills and demonstration of professional integrity
- Coordinate the implementation of show control
- Brief relevant personnel on implementation issues as required
- Supervise the input of cues into show control systems according to plans and timelines
- Discuss and agree on changes to plans to address problems that arise during set-up and testing phases
- Supervise show control operations during technical run-throughs and fine tune aspects of show control as required
- Ensure that final show control operations meet production, presentation and installation requirements
- Ensure that all work is undertaken according to health and safety requirements
- Manage post-show operations
- Supervise maintenance and adjustments to equipment as required
- In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate effectiveness of show control operations in meeting creative objectives
- Keep up-to-date with trends and technological developments in relation to using show control systems
- In planning for future projects, incorporate new developments in, and innovative approaches to, show control operations