Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

BSc · University of Derby · 3 years

Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

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University of Derby

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£32,000
SATISFACTION94%
CONTINUATION65%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS70%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 24% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).
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About this course

Sound, light and live event engineering is the technical discipline that makes large-scale live experiences possible, from music festivals, concerts, and theatre productions to corporate events, television broadcasts, and public installations. It encompasses audio engineering, lighting design and operation, video systems, stage rigging, electrical installation, and the integration of these disciplines into complex, time-pressured production environments where failure is not an option. As the technology involved becomes increasingly sophisticated, incorporating digital audio networks, LED and laser systems, video projection and LED walls, and sophisticated control systems, the demand for engineers who understand both the principles and the practice of live production has grown substantially. At the University of Derby, this three-year full-time degree with a foundation year and a sandwic

Where its graduates go

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