NG2S803 - Flying and Rigging Design 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S803
Module Title: Flying and Rigging Design
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Information and Electronics
Faculty Sub Group: Electronics
Module Leader: Rob Locke
Module Team: Philip Hughes, Ian Williams
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2024

Module Aims

To further study and critically examine the use of temporary structures compared with permanent structures, including grounding and viability. The student will learn how to; design and inspect temporary structures, utilizing the practical and theoretical knowledge gained at level 4. They will research various forms of structures and suspensions , and calculations. The module will also look at automated rigging systems and control.

Content Summary

Engineering and construction issues for the live entertainment industry.
' Use of temporary structures ' requirements and specification ' structure check and certification ' Current legislation, HSE Guidance codes of practice and relevant European and British standards.
Current types of truss used within industry, to include inspection procedures and safe methods of attachment.
Assess loads and calculate their reactions using static equilibrium for supporting a load, summation forces, bridal analysis and strength of materials, dynamic load and stability.
Ground Support ' Axial load calculations ' foundation calculations, uplift forces, lateral loads, sliding, disturbing forces, resisting forces, adjacent foundations, short bore piles and ballast.
Chain Hoists ' AC and DC Systems ' 3 Phase Power and Distribution for motors. Limitations, loading and unloading, mounting techniques, maintenance, load testing, hoist types, Hoist Control ' low voltage systems, motor control patch, encoded control systems.

Automation of structures and control systems

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 36
Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Study 72
Directed Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of a variety of rigging systems and equipment with appropriate calculations
LO2 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the rules, regulations and documentation regarding rigging situations and equipment

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) dghg 480 2000 50 No 40
Synchronous Online Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 Online class test 90 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1

Reading List

Sapsis, B. (Editor) (2014) Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century: Compilation of Work on Rigging Practices, Safety, and Related Topics; Focal Press; ISBN-10: 0415702747
ISBN-13: 978-0415702744

Glerum, J. O. (2007) Stage Rigging Handbook, 3rd Revised edition; Southern Illinois University Press; ISBN-10: 0809327414 ISBN-13: 978-0809327416

Hind, P. (2001) Aluminium Structures in the Entertainment Industry; Entertainment Technology Press Ltd  ISBN-10: 1904031064 ISBN-13: 978-1904031062

Hall, D.L. (2014) Rigging Math Made Simple 2 edition: Spring Knoll Press;  ISBN-10: 0615944833 ISBN-13: 978-0615944838

Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) (2010) PLASA National Rigging Certificate Handbook 2nd Revised edition, PLASA ISBN-10: 0955703530 ISBN-13: 978-0955703539

Donovan, H. (2008) Entertainment Rigging , Rigging Seminars, ASIN: B00E32HYYG