Performance Technology 1B (THTR10014)

Performance Technology 1B is an introduction to Audio, Lighting and Vision Systems for live performance. This course is designed to build the foundation knowledge required to prepare students for the professional roles in live performance. Among other elements students will be introduced to; historical context, equipment types and difference, safe use of equipment, how to operate and maintain equipment, and system design (power and signal distribution through to control equipment). Performance Technology 1B is the first step to a full understanding of the importance of technology in today’s modern performance environment. This subject will be delivered via 3 Modules - Module One: Audio Skills; Module Two: Lighting Skills; Module Three: Vision Systems

Module One:
This module will introduce the student to Audio in Performance. Students will be introduced to the historical context of Audio, equipment types and difference, safe use of audio equipment, how to operate and maintain audio equipment, and the audio system (power and signal distribution to control equipment).

Module Two:
Module 2 will introduce the student to Lighting in Performance. Students will be introduced to the historical context of lighting, equipment types and difference, safe use of lighting equipment, how to operate and maintain lighting equipment, and the lighting system (power distribution to control equipment).

Module Three:
Module 3 will introduce the student to Vision Systems in Performance. Students will be introduced to the historical context of Vision Systems, equipment types and difference, safe use of vision system equipment, how to operate and maintain equipment, and the vision system (power and signal distribution to control equipment).