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Safety and riggings in circus (5 cr)

Code: 2011268-3002

General information


Enrollment

26.07.2019 - 30.09.2019

Timing

02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Arts Academy

Campus

Sepänkatu

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

7 - 12

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Performing Arts

Teachers

  • Minna Karesluoto

Groups

  • PTEASS19

Objective

Students are able to identify the risk factors associated with the circus, to reduce the risk of accidents, and act correctly in accident situations. Students can use the circus safety vocabulary and recognize the circus equipment, as well as their means of fixation. In addition, students will be able to rig a circus equipments in school´s rehearsal spaces and apply their rigging skills to other areas. Students also know the laws and regulations relating to safety and is able to do circus safety plans. In addition, students will be able to maintain a circus equipment.

Content

The safety and riggings course is to build a safe and skillbase workout for training and growth to circus professional career. Studying includes lectures, workshops, exercises and exam.

Evaluation scale

H-5