Sound Engineering (5 cr)

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

To be announced

Teaching methods

Lectures
Virtual lectures
Assignments
Workshops

Exam schedules

All assignments and achievements are valid one year from the start date. Also, all personal compensatory assignments are valid one year from the start date. Discuss alternative methods with your tutor if needed.

Student workload

Work required is heavily dependent on students earlier knowledge in the subject.

One credit is approximately 27 hours on students work. This course is 5 credits which means 135 hours of work in average.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

Countinuous assessment
Assignments
Workshop attendance

Further information

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