Event Technology, Set-Up and Operation of Sound and Lighting Equipment (6cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In addition to FOH engineering tasks, students have become familiar with sound reproduction, equipment and their operation in outdoor events.
They have an ability to participate in planning fixed systems for various uses. They have in-deep knowledge of the use of mixers and frequence equalizers, monitoring, first-stage planning and arrangements for events. Students manage the set-up and operation of a minor lighting system. In addition, they have the knowledge and skills to do connections and electrical duties safely and securely.

Students have collaborative skills to work in liaison with various operative personnel such as lighting and camera operators, event producer and other sound personnel. They have experience of the various forms of instruction in sound reproduction.

Students have ethical, innovation, learning and work community skills.

Content (course unit)

- measuring of PA coverage
- stereo/mono phase errors
- mixer grouping, VCA, matrix
- monitor distribution, splitting
- positioning of monitors
- monitor mixing
- wireless systems
- the use of effects
- the use of an equalizer
- amplifier processing
- set-up and positioning of PA
- electricity
- a sound reproduction project
- switching and use of a lighting console, dmx-cabling, dimmers, switching and use of LEDs, switching and use of moving heads, weather-proof lampsj