AVTS 1375 - Rigging and Electricity for LET

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
This course is an introduction to theatrical rigging and electrical practices and technologies in the entertainment industry. Emphases are on the development of basic knowledge, awareness of safe techniques and introduction to practical skills. This course is focused on both mathematical and hands on understanding. This course aims to develop both mathematical concepts and practical hands on experience in the areas of rigging and electricity as it applies to the entertainment industry. This course will not prepare a student to solve every rigging/electrical problem they may encounter, but seeks to lay a groundwork of safe practices so that safe solutions can be extrapolated from these concepts.
Prerequisite: AVTS 1371
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic rigging concepts (Knots, Force, Wire rope, Termination). 2 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic rigging safety and equipment. 3 - Students will be able to use and apply basic rigging math. 4 - Students will be able to install and use arena rigging equipment in a safe manner. 5 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical concepts (Power, voltage, current, resistance, energy, units of measure). 6 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of electrical safety. 7 - Students will be able to use and apply basic electrical math. 8 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of both single phase and three phase power distribution. 9 - Students will understand codes and regulations for both rigging and electricity as it applies to the entertainment industry.