Lighting Engineering (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students know the equipment of live performance lighting 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 lighting systems. Students are able to accurately interpret lighting 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

- Lighting systems, devices and their operating principles
- Introduction to moving lights and their technical qualities
- Lighting system software and network solutions
- Symbols and markings in lighting documentation
- Safety risks and practices

Teaching methods

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

Location and time

Autumn semester 2025
Distance learning sessions in the Zoom, face-to-face classes on the Arabia campus and a visit to a theatre or event venue.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials are published in Google Classroom and Moodle workspace of the course.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

To be agreed with the teacher of the course unit and the tutoring lecturer.

Internship and working life connections

Lectures by specialist in the field.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam. The deadlines for returning assignments follow the timetable of the teaching sessions. All assignments must be returned by 16.12.2025.

Partial grades are valid for one year from the start of the course. Similarly, the last date for the return of any separately agreed grid assignments is one year after the start of the course.

Student workload

Lectures and workshops 36h
Assingments and working in Classroom and Moodle 64h

Further information for students

The course requires at least 80% attendance. The procedure for replacing the absence is agreed with the teacher in charge of the course unit. The schedule of the course can be found in Lukkari. Further information about the workshops in the course can be found in a separate document. All parts of the course must be completed successfully.

It is possible to use artificial intelligence partially in the course. Instructions are task-specific.

The contact teaching sessions of the implementation will be recorded in e.g. Microsoft Stream for use by the students via Moodle and Google Classroom platforms. The recordings will be kept for up to 2 years. If students do not wish to participate in the recordings, they should contact the teacher responsible for the course.

Privacy policy
A description of the processing of personal data during the course of study can be found in the Privacy Policy of the Metropolia Student and Study Data Register published on the Metropolia public website: https://www.metropolia.fi/fi/metropoliasta/tietosuoja-ja-gdpr/tietosuojaselosteet/metropolian-opiskelija-ja-opintotietorekisteri. The publicity of the course is partly restricted (§ 9 of the Universities of Applied Sciences Act).

Assessment methods and criteria

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

By returning the online exam or online assignment, students confirm that their demonstration of competence is based on independent work and ethical behaviour. Failure to do so may result in suspension from the UAS for up to one year. Act on Universities of Applied Sciences 932/2014, Section 38. In order to ensure the independent demonstration of competence in online learning, the teacher may, at his/her discretion, require the demonstration of competence under supervised conditions or by means of an oral examination. The teacher will inform the student of the method of demonstrating competence at the latest at the beginning of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student sees the main principles of the lighting 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 lighting 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 lighting 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 lighting 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.