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Live Events Production

Submitted by csims on 7 December 2011 - 1.45am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

NOCN Certificate in Progression/BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/BTEC Extended Diploma

Level 

Level Two
Level Three

What's it all about? 

The course is designed specifically for the next generation of creative, managerial and technical personnel interested in working in theatre, corporate, conference, music and live events or anything inbetween. The programme aims to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to prepare for employment, higher education or
other avenues of progression.

We are fully committed to providing you with a first class education and industry relevant experience. This two year programme is made up of bite-sized chunks that each give you a recognised qualification.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • a foundation degree in live sound at the College
  • a foundation degree or BA (Hons) degree in event production or event management
  • a higher diploma at a recognised drama school
  • employment in the industry.

Entry Requirements 

Four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths) for the level 2 course, four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths) for the level 3 course.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

There are no exams. You will be continually assessed throughout each stage. This will include projects ongoing work, practice routines, tests and evaluation. Functional skills will also be assessed.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

You will study a range of subjects including :

  • sound production
  • lighting production
  • event management
  • production design
  • audio visual design
  • technical operation
  • set construction
  • career management.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

The Plymouth Institute for Production, Performance & Arts (PIPPA) brings the College’s creative industries courses together with a recognisable brand. It aims to provide the best possible training, with the best range of facilities in the South West. PIPPA houses professional drama and dance studios complete with full light rigging and stage props, music practice suites, media equipment, recording studios and IT suites. At our Deep Blue Sound venue in the city centre, there is a ‘real’ live music venue, 16 recording studios, three live rooms, a PC suite, two Mac suites, two lecture theatres and 17 studio pods.

National Skills Academy - the College is proud to be a Founder College of The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Creative &...

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