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Safety and riggings in circus (5 cr)

Code: 2011268-3007

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2022 - 15.09.2022

Timing

07.09.2022 - 22.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Linnankatu Arts Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

5 - 15

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Performing Arts

Teachers

  • Otto Wahlgren
  • Esa Pukero
  • Minna Karesluoto
  • Laura Tikka

Groups

  • PTEASS22

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