6A004E - Integrated Systems Design 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 6A004E
Module Title: Integrated Systems Design
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Music and Drama
Faculty Sub Group: Music
Module Leader: Lucy Squire
Module Team: Philip Hughes, Ian Williams, Rob Locke
First Intended Intake: Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
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 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

This module will use previously taught modules to shift focus from live events where equipment is brought in, then taken out – and look at installed systems, and how they can be designed, implemented and maintained.

Students will look at how technologies designed for installation differ from those of a temporary live event nature, and the knowledge that is needed to specify, use and install these safely and appropriately.

Content Summary

Hand and power tools, their safe and appropriate use, maintenance, and ensuring using the correct tool for the job.

Fixtures and fittings, identifying correct use for different applications.

Awareness of regulations around installations

Manufacturer guidance information, understanding warranties, guarantees, insurances and limitations of liabilities.

Control systems and integration

Selection of appropriate technology

Collecting information methods and ensuring compatibility with the needs of an end-client.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Seminar 6
Demonstration 6
Practical classes and workshops 18
Fieldwork 10
Independent Study 74
Directed Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Design appropriate technical solutions to problems that meet the needs of a client.
LO2 Evaluate technical solutions and their operation, management, and maintenance.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD013152 Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Simulation (Onsite) 1 Practical tasks needed for systems integration. 60 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 System Design 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

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

Reading List

The complete handbook of power tools – George R. Drake – 1975

Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook – Barry and Peggy Tillman - 2016