BSc Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant subject BTEC: Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Performance and Design for Theatre and Screen, integrating technical engineering with creative production. Core topics include Systems Design, Control Systems, Engineering Design, and Project Management. An optional industry placement year allows for experience in the live events sector, and the Singleton Project enables a final-year research or practical project focused on a personal specialism.
Modules
- Stagecraft and Working Professionally
- Electrical and Technical Fundamentals
- Sound, Lighting, and Video for Theatrical Performances
- Sound and Lighting for Live Music
- Computer-aided design and conveying ideas
- Audio Visual System Design
- Sound and Lighting for TV and Film
- Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems
- Event Rigging
- Audio Visual Systems for Recording, Broadcast and Streaming
- Power Systems for Live Events
- Sound System Engineering
- Lighting Control Techniques
- Industry Placement
- Installed Technology Design
- Project Management and Negotiation
- Sound, Lighting and Video Within Festivals and Touring
- Singleton Project
- Visual Media and Integration
- Advanced Broadcast Technology
- Advanced Audio Systems
- Advanced Lighting Systems