Safety in Performing Arts Environment (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The students understand safe working practices as a significant part of their professional competencies in live performance engineering. They advance and sustain a safe and sustainble working enviroment in their workplace. They are familiar with the factors related to ergonomy in their work and work in an ergonomical way. They are familiar with the protective equipment needed in live performance engineering work and uses the equipment when needed. They can prevent fires in live performance venues. They know how to work safely in fall-risk zones. They are able to work safely with the electronic systems related to live performance engineering. They can work safely with the most common tools, and can use chemicals common in live performance activities in a safe way. They can handle and suspend live performance technological equipment safely.

Content

Safety in live performance engineerin
Ergonomical work practices
Protective equipment
Fire safety in live performance venues
Electrical safety of live performance tehcnology
Working in fall-risk zones
Safe use of tools and chemicals
Safety in suspension

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, learning assignments, study visits, learning journal

Learning materials and recommended literature

n/a

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Must be agreed with teacher of the course unit

Internship and working life connections

Workshops lead by specialists from the field and study visits

Exam dates and retake possibilities

n/a

International connections

n/a

Student workload

More information about workshops is available on schedule of the course document.

Content scheduling

More information about workshops is available on schedule of the course document.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment and presentation 60 %
Attendance and activity 40 %

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are familiar with the safety practices of the professional field and are able to acquire information related to them. They can work in professional situations following instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are familiar with the concepts and knowledge base of the safety practices of the professional field. They are safety-oriented and able to work independently in professional situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use the concepts and source materials related to safety in the professional field in a concistent and versatile way. They are able to apply the knowledge base in their professional capacity. They advance safe activities and are able to sustain safe conditions in performance activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students are familiar with the safety practices of the professional field and are able to acquire information related to them. They can work in professional situations following instructions.