Stage Rigging Spring 2017

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Professor(s)

John McCullough

Department

Entertainment Technology

Course Code

ENT 3410

Semester / Year

Spring 2017

Course Description

The course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic principles of rigging, the equipment in general use, and the appropriate safety practices and procedures. By the end of the course the student should be able to:
 Estimate weights of objects and determine loads imposed on the rigging system
 Identify and properly connect essential rigging hardware
 Tie a selection of important knots
 Operate a counterweight rigging system
 Rig a theatrical aluminum truss on chain hoists
 Specify complete lists of materials required for basic rigging situations

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