Study Guide

Objective

Students know the equipment of live performance sound systems. They know the properties, potential uses, operational principles and special requirements of the relevant devices. Students can apply the knowledge base of the profession to simple sound systems. Students are able to accurately interpret sound system documentation. 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 and can take them into account while using the systems.

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
- Safety risks and practices regarding the systems

Materials

Materials are published in Google Classroom of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures at campus
Lectures in Zoom
Assignments and group assignments in Google Classroom

Employer connections

Lectures by specialist in the field.

Exam schedules

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

Lectures 36h
Assingments and working in Classroom 64h

Content scheduling

The course is built around the ten competencies of the ETTE material. Each competence involves familiarization with the learning material, contact teaching, an exercise task and the actual independent assignment. In addition, compact group assignments are performed in connection with contact teaching. The assignments for each competency will be published in the Classroom according to the contact teaching schedule and will be spread throughout the fall. At the end of the course, a questionnaire-based decision and feedback task is made.

Further information

Lectures and Zoom-sessions will be recorded for the participants. The recordings will be distributed for example by Microsoft Stream and Google Classroom. The recordings will be available for 2 years. If a student will not want to participate recordings, student should discuss with lecturer.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student sees the main principles of the sound system and the importance of different devices in the system. 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 understands the main principles of sound systems and the operation of different devices in the system. 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 comprehensively understands the principles of sound systems and the operation of various devices in the system. 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 work group. The student seeks and analyzes relevant information independently and applies it into practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student understands the totality of the sound system and the significance of different devices in the system. 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 methods and criteria

Assignments (Google Classroom) 80%
Activity and lecture assignments 20%

Further information

Recommended additional studies: The student and study councelor decide additional studies during personal curriculum discussions.