Electrical Engineering in Live Performance Technology (2 cr)

Objective

The student understands the basic principles of electricity production and transmission. They are able to do simple power, current, and impedance calculations in both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. The student understands how electricity distribution in buildings is generally implemented and can connect to it with presentation technology devices and systems in a functional and safe manner. The student can identify and calculate the power requirements of presentation technology devices and plan the electricity distribution for live events in simple use cases.

Content

Electrical Engineering in Live Performance Technology is a self-paced course covering the basics and applications of electrical engineering in the field of live performance technology. In addition to studying the basic quantities and physical foundations of electricity, the course includes calculating electrical loads and examining the power requirements of professional equipment. The course applies the fundamentals of electrical engineering in the context of live performance technology, making it particularly recommended for students in the field or individuals already working in the industry.

Materials

The materials will be published on the learning platform (Moodle).

Teaching methods

Self-study
Online assignments

Exam schedules

Course assignments must be submitted by the last day of the month preceding the evaluation. For example, if all course assignments are submitted by January 31st, the course will be evaluated by February 15th, with the exception of July-August, during which the course will not be evaluated.

Student workload

The course does not have scheduled lectures. The completion of the course is based on self-study materials and sets of assignments that the student can complete at their own pace.

The course is worth two ECTS. Completing one ECTS requires 27 hours of work. According to this calculation, the total number of hours for the course is 54 hours. The workload estimate is indicative and provides a guideline for achieving the course's learning objectives and the average workload required for a grade of 3/5. Depending on the student's prior knowledge and experience, the workload may be less or more. The skills acquired in the course are assessed through assignments and other outputs, not by the number of hours worked.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can perform simple electrical engineering calculations and understands their connection to the operation of live performance technology. They can find information about the electrical characteristics of a device and determine which electrical circuit the device can be connected to.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can perform electrical engineering calculations and understands their connection to the operation of live performance technology. They can find information about the electrical characteristics of devices and calculate how to connect the devices effectively and safely to the building's electrical network. They can also reflect on their own skills and learning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to do challenging electrical engineering calculations and understands their connection to the operation of live performance technology. They can find information about the electrical characteristics of devices and calculate how to connect the devices effectively and safely to the building's electrical network. The student proactively seeks additional information and can reflect on their own learning in detail. They are aware of their strengths and weaknesses within the course's subject area.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can perform simple electrical engineering calculations and understands their connection to the operation of live performance technology. They can find information about the electrical characteristics of a device and determine which electrical circuit the device can be connected to.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments 80%
Reflection 20%

Qualifications

To complete the course, you will need mathematical skills (basic arithmetic, trigonometry, and equation solving), and it will be helpful if you have at least some experience using live performance equipment.