COURSE DESCRIPTION

Graduates of the Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production (Level 4) are able to apply skills and knowledge to be competent to:

• work effectively as part of a professional live sound team
• work effectively as part of a lighting and associated event production team
• communicate effectively with music industry professionals
• apply a range of skills to participate in the Entertainment Industry
• apply a range of directed and self-directed skills in live sound, lighting and event production
• progress into further training at Level 5

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY

Students will learn the technical and practical skills involved in setting up and operating a wide variety of sound and lighting equipment. They will work with industry professionals setting up performance stages for actual concerts and gigs. Subjects covered in the programme include

• Sound Wave Theory
• Microphones
• Mixing Consoles and Equalisation
• Signal Processing
• DJ Mixing
• Front of House Mixing
• Monitor Mixing
• Lighting Desks and Lighting Technology
• Audio Visual Technology
• Scaffolding and Rigging
• Theming and Set Design
• Tour and Event Management

and much more.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Work as a live sound engineer, stage technician, AV technician, lighting operator, or as a member of a production crew.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. By interview or similar
2. English Language: IELTS (Academic Test) 5.5, no bands under 5.0, or equivalent.

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