EED 320 - Rigging and
Structural Design Principles
CATALOG DATA
Investigation of rigging systems in the
entertainment industry and their demands on the structural design of a venue.
Focuses on current trends in the entertainment industry.
PREREQUISITES
AND/OR COREQUISITES
Prerequisites: EED
220 with a grade of C or better.
RELEVANT TEXTBOOK(s)
Entertainment Rigging by Harry Donovan
COURSE COORDINATOR
Michael Genova
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Michael Hill
COURSE TOPICS
·
Intro
rigging
·
Rigging
safety standards
·
Rigging
techniques
·
Rigging
materials
·
Rigging
tools
·
Rigging
applications
STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES [University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes]
Upon completion of the course, students
should be able to:
1.
The
student will be able to identify common safety practices in rigging
non-tradition and traditional spaces. (1)[2]
2.
The
student will gain an understanding of the forces at work in any given rigging
application. (9)[2]
3.
The
student will have and understanding of and be able to identify common rigging
materials and tools. (9)[2]
4.
The
student will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply rigging knowledge in
various rigging applications while adhering to the strict safety standards
involved in all Rigging applications. (1, 2, 6)[2]
COMPUTER USAGE/TOOLS
A basic Calculator
GRADING
Participation (50%), Quizzes (20%),
Rigging Paper and Presentation (20%), Rigging Problem Solving Assignment (10%)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science,
and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to
produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public
health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a
range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and
professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed
judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global,
economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team
whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive
environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate
experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge
as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
8. an understanding of aesthetics in relation to
engineering design
9. knowledge of the processes and methods used
for the creation of the arts
University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes
1. Intellectual Breadth and
Lifelong Learning
2. Inquiry and Critical Thinking
3. Communication
4. Global/Multicultural Knowledge
and Awareness
5. Citizenship and Ethics
COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF
PREPARATION
Michael Genova,
Wednesday, February 14, 2018