SL2S202 - Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SL2S202
Module Title: Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Music and Drama
Faculty Sub Group: Music
Module Leader: Ian Williams
Module Team: Philip Hughes, Rob Locke, Lucy Squire
First Intended Intake: APR 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
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

The module aims to enhance pre-existing knowledge of IP based computer networks, which are commonly ubiquitous, looking under the hood of familiar network environments and developing an understanding within the event networking context. Following this, an introduction to the challenges of utilisation of wireless systems within a live event context.

Content Summary

Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas:

Event Networks

Develop familiarity with data in packetized formats

TCP/IP Theory

Networking Standards (IEEE 802.3, 802.11)

Understanding the OSI model

Protocols and operating systems

Network Design & Routing

Application of Audio over IP and Video over IP protocols.

Troubleshooting processes with networking

Wireless Systems

Carrier waves & Modulation

Wireless Networks & Security

Inter-Modulation & artifacts

Simplified networks (Bluetooth / Zigbee / WDMX / CRMX)

Mobile internet connectivity

Understand the requirement for wireless co-ordination

Investigation of the wireless environment

Familiarity with the requirements of OFCOM

Application of wireless systems across live production disciplines

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Study 120
Directed Study 44
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the theoretical and practical issues of network design within the context of a live production environment.
LO2 Distinguish the requirements for considered design along with any implications prior to the deployment and use of equipment within a live production environment.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Simulation (Onsite) 1 Network Construction 60 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 Wireless System Deployment 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Simulation (Onsite) 1
Project 1

Reading List

Mansfield, N (2010) Practical TCP/IP: designing, using & trouble-shooting TCP/IP networks on Linux and Windows. UIT Cambridge

Howell, W (2013) Rock solid ethernet: an introduction to ethernet and its use in entertainment technology and industrial applications. Entertainment Technology Press

Huntingdon, J (2020) Introduction to Show Networking. Zircon Designs

Colbach, G (2019) The WiFi Networking Book: WLAN Standards. Independent

Kiser, Quinn (2020) Computer Networking: An All-in-on Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Communication Systems. Independent

Severance, C (2015) Introduction to Networking: How the Internet Works. CreateSpace