Sound, Light and Live Event Technology BSc (Hons)
Contact
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University of Derby Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW
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Fees: This is a resource intensive course so it costs £8600. Start date: You can start this course in September.
About the course Sound, Light and Live Event Technology incorporates aspects of electronics, optics, acoustics, computer aided design, simulation and control, electrical power distribution, management, and team working. This course provides you with a deep understanding of basic electronic and physical principles of entertainment equipment, together with the knowledge of how to design and use such equipment in real world situations.
This course gives you a solid foundation for progressing in the industry. I’ve landed a great job in Sydney organising major festivals. Alex Doughty
Teaching and learning You will gain vital experience through collaborative projects. You will work closely with other people who are studying multimedia, music, electronics and theatre, and so you will all benefit from a challenging, stimulating and creative learning environment.
Autumn
Stage one Stage TWO
Spring
There is a high employment rate for this course – 80% of our students who are in work 6 months after graduating, are in professional or managerial roles.
Engineering Workshop
Lighting and Video Technology
Analogue and Digital Electronics
Sound Technology
Autumn
Duration and mode of study: 3 years full time, 4 years with the Technology Foundation Programme.
Stagecraft
Event Design and Management
Sound System Engineering
Lighting System Design and Applications
Spring
Entry requirements: You usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Signal and Circuit Analysis Techniques
Computing and Communication Technology
Live Event Techniques
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Live Event Practice
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Autumn
UCAS code: HJ39
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This gives you increased opportunities for networking, a wealth of online resources through technical and professional networks, and an assurance that the course is recognised professionally and will provide you with the skills that the industry demands.
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Markeaton Street.
Why choose this course?
Spring
Factfile
Independent Studies and Personal Development
Options Stage Two You will choose from: Professional Practice Acoustics Electronic Systems Mode A. Diploma in Professional Practice (optional) Applied Professional Practice Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice. Stage Three You will choose from: Embedded Systems Multi-channel Sound System Design Venue Design and Technology Electroacoustic and Lighting Design Audio DSP. Additional information Our students have excellent employment prospects. Since completing his degree, Ben White has been involved in helping to stage international events in the Middle East and for the United Nations.
If you want to gain work experience, you can take an optional industrial placement between stages two and three during which you will study an additional qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice. If you don’t have the appropriate qualifications to start this course, you can appy to study the Technology Foundation programme for a year first. Your career Our graduates work in all areas of the entertainment industry. You could work for a theatre or production company, specifying, designing and operating sound, lighting, staging and video systems. Or you could work as a freelance engineer. As well as going on to study a masters degree, our graduates also move into work in design and manufacturing, media, broadcasting, acoustics, technical support, education and event technology.