Jack L.
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Pyrotechnics
What is the most important aspect that contributes to a successful pyrotechnic display?
Showing posts with label Independent Study 1. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Independent Study 1. Show all posts

Friday, February 11, 2011

Independent Study 1

1.
10/05/10 - I attended a seminar for 5 hours in Rialto on Pyro 101, the certificate is posted elsewhere.
11/23/10 - I went to a fireworks show in San Gabriel High School from 6 P.M. to 11 P.M. and helped set up and learn about the product. 
02/05-06/11 - I attended three shows that lasted all day for Lunar New Years from 8 A.M - 2 P.M. 
02/08/11 - I attended a seminar in Cerritos for 7 hours that incorporated Pyro 101, 201, and 301.

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3. Complete the LIA:

Literal
(a) I, Jack Lift, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work. 
(b) Mostly i went to seminars that allowed me to learn more about fireworks show, but I also helped unload boxes, build A-frames, string firecrackers, and setup mortar racks at shows.

Interpretive
Since I'm not 18 yet, the most I can do is help at consumer fireworks shows and help setup anything that isn't product. I believe the seminars are a great alternative as I learn a lot of valuable information in them that help me answer my EQ such as safety issues as well as knowing your product.

Applied
From what I have learned in attending shows, Fire Marshals play a large part in monitoring the show and making sure everything is safe. This leads me to believe that safety is a very important aspect in successful fireworks shows. I also learned that choreography is not as large a deal as it seems, as many shows are consumer fireworks displays and must be done according to the client.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Independent Study Update

1) I have chosen to attend seminars on pyrotechnics 101, 201, and 301 presented by licensed operators of Pyro Spectacular, and to help them with their shows as well.

2)This is related to my EQ because it helps me understand what is important in doing shows. The instructors talk about the importance of safety, how shells work, and a lot more.

3) So far, I have attended pyro 101, and have learned the basics. The next seminar will be in April, and I will be 18 by then, and able to help in shows. My next step is to find a sooner seminar to get more hours done quickly.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010