SL1S102 - Electrical and Technical Fundamentals 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SL1S102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electrical and Technical Fundamentals | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Rob Locke | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Hughes, Ian Williams, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100703 - stage management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide the fundamental knowledge required to support the deployment of technology-based solutions for the event production environment.
Content Summary
Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas:
Re-evaluating commonly held preconceptions.
Familiarisation with common industry terminology.
The nature of sound and light.
Common software (MS Office suite) and its useful application for the event industry.
Introduction to the event industry supply chain.
Investigation into how good industry practice leads regulation and vice versa.
Electrical principles and fundamentals.
Signal transmission.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of technical fundamentals and industry conventions which will assist the student to operate in the event production environment. |
| LO2 | Explore the skill of investigating ideas further through rigorous and academically sound research methods |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Procurement of equipment and services for a small event | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Electrical Practical Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |