Sound Engineering (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students know the equipment and their properties in live performance sound systems. They know the properties, potential for use, operational principles and special requirements of the systems. Students are able to accurately interpret sound system documentation. Students understand the planning principles or the sound system and can build a functioning sound system. They can use audio mixers.
The students understand performance technology as a part of live performance production and understand the job requirements in the field. Students are aware of the inherent safety risks of the systems and can take them into account while setting up and using the systems. Students are able to apply their skills into practice.

Content

- Sound technology related systems, devices and their operating principles
- Sound system software, signal transfer and network solutions
- Sound system design principles
- Symbols and markings in sound documentation
- Using mixers
- Safety risks and practices regarding the systems

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assignments
Workshops

Location and time

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Learning materials and recommended literature

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Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

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Exam dates and retake possibilities

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International connections

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Student workload

80% attendance required

Content scheduling

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Further information for students

80% attendance required

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning journal
Competence demonstration
Written work

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can set up a functional sound system and operate it as a part of a workgroup. The student understands performance technology as a part of live performance production and he/she understands the job requirements in the field. The student is aware of the inherent safety risks of the systems and can take them into account while setting up and using the systems. The student is able to find relevant information and apply it into practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can design and set up a functional sound system and operate it independently. He/she uses professional knowledge and technical documentation as part of the design process. The student understands performance technology as a part of live performance production and he/she understands the job requirements in the field. The student is aware of the inherent safety risks of the systems and can take them into account while setting up and using the systems. The student seeks relevant information independently and applies it into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can design and set up a functional sound system and operate it independently. He/she uses professional knowledge and technical documentation consistently as part of the design process. The student understands performance technology as a part of live performance production and he/she understands the job requirements in the field. The student is aware of the inherent safety risks of the systems and can take them into account while setting up and using the systems. He/She improves the safety of the workgroup. The student seeks and analyzes relevant information independently and applies it into practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can set up a functional sound system and operate it as a part of a workgroup. The student understands performance technology as a part of live performance production and he/she understands the job requirements in the field. The student is aware of the inherent safety risks of the systems and can take them into account while setting up and using the systems. The student is able to find relevant information and apply it into practice.