BSc (Hons) Sound and Live Event Production
The Sound and Live Event Production course will give you the technical skills to transform live performances into events.
You'll study live sound, video, rigging and lighting technology for use in all kinds of venues, from theatre, concerts and festivals, to TV, themed attractions and corporate events.
There is a balance of theoretical and practical applications of technology, so you'll learn how to work with artistic colleagues to find creative solutions to the practical challenges of staging live events.
We regularly get involved in all kinds of events, from pop-up castle cinemas to live sports broadcasts. This mix of theory and practice will prepare you for a career in entertainment, broadcasting, touring logistics, technical production companies, and technical sales.
There are plenty of opportunities to use what you learn on this course, from practical sessions on campus in The Cube, to work placements, attending events and field visits. With a vibrant live music industry in the UK, local TV and film, and a wide range of major sporting and corporate events, you can develop skills to boost your employability in these areas.
What you will study
You'll cover the fundamentals of sound, lighting and electrical technology, alongside key aspects of rigging and installation design. You'll also explore video technology and issues around networks, business concepts and planning. During your final year, you'll undertake a major group project to develop an industry-standard product. This will allow you to build additional skills such as creative problem solving and effective communication that are highly valued by employers.
Year One: Sound and Live Event Production Degree
- Live Sound Technology 1 - 20 credits
- Electrical Principles and Design - 20 credits
- Introduction to Lighting Design and Technology - 20 credits
- Concept Design and Video Technology - 20 credits
- Business and Event Safety - 20 credits
- Electronics 1 - 20 credits
Year Two: Sound and Live Event Production Degree
- Video Systems Technology - 20 credits
- Live Sound Technology II - 20 credits
- Flying and Rigging Design - 20 credits
- Entertainment Lighting Design - 20 credits
- Power Systems Verification - 20 credits
- Lighting Control and Network Technology - 20 credits
Year Three: Sound and Live Event Production Degree
- Group Project - 40 credits
- Live Sound Technology III - 20 credits
- Video Applications Technology - 20 credits
- Lighting Practice - 20 credits
- Professional Preparation - 20 credits
- Supervised Work Experience (SWE) - 120 credits
Careers
Throughout the Live Event course you will develop the key skills involved in rigging for theatre, festivals and events, adding to your employability. Mixing theory and practice, the Sound and Live Event Production degree will ensure you are well prepared for a technical career in live entertainment, broadcasting, live performance, event management, with production companies or to conduct freelance work. The latest research shows that unless the industry can recruit 30,000 new technical staff over the next decade, theatre and live music employers will face a shortage of trained technicians, including lighting directors, sound consultants, designers and broadcast experts. Demand for graduates from USW's live event course is likely to increase.
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