Basics of Live Performance Technology (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student knows the basics of live performance and theatre technology systems and the basic use of equipment. The student is able to set up simple sound, light and video systems and use them as part of a team in typical situations. The student is able to document the operation of the system. The student is able to carry out simple rigging and lifting safely. The student knows the safety risks associated with systems and can take them into account when building and operating a system.

Content

• Simple audio technology systems, equipment, and their operating principles.
• Simple lighting systems, equipment and their operating principles
• Simple video systems, equipment and their operating principles
• System documentation
• Safety risks and practices associated with systems
• Safe execution of simple rigging and hoisting work

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assignments
Workshops

Learning materials and recommended literature

To be announced

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam.

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.

Further information for students

The final submission date for the tasks is 15.12.2025. The partial completions of the course are valid for one year from the start of the course. Similarly, the final submission date for any separately agreed make-up tasks is one year from the start of the course.

Partial use of AI-based tools is possible. The instructions for using AI-based tools are task-specific.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment. Participation in the planning and implementation workshop from December 8th to 16th 2025 is required.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can set up simple functioning light, sound and video systems and use the system equipment as part of a team. The student identifies the risks associated with rigging and hoisting and can carry out simple safe rigging or hoisting work as part of a team. The student observes the safety practices of the industry in their work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can set up simple functioning light, sound and video systems and use the system equipment independently. The student identifies the risks associated with rigging and hoisting and can carry out simple safe rigging or hoisting work independently. The student observes the safety practices of the industry in their work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can design and set up simple functioning light, sound and video systems and use the system equipment independently. The student identifies the risks associated with rigging and hoisting and can carry out simple safe rigging or hoisting work independently. The student observes the safety practices of the industry in their work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can set up simple functioning light, sound and video systems and use the system equipment as part of a team. The student identifies the risks associated with rigging and hoisting and can carry out simple safe rigging or hoisting work as part of a team. The student observes the safety practices of the industry in their work.