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Live Sound and Event Production

Do you enjoy live music and/or drama events?

Do you want to know how to get into the event industry?

If yes, the Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production Level 4 will prepare you for a great career.

Students will learn live sound mixing, stage lighting, event management, stage construction, audio visual, set design and more.

Practical time and theory are evenly balanced each week and there will be many live events for students to complete the practical work experience part of the programme.

Train with professionals and travel towards your career.

This programme is offered in Christchurch and Auckland.
 


If you have the skills listed below and have gained some or all of the credits on the Units list you will be better prepared to succeed in this programme.


Skills that will assist you to succeed on this programme:

  • Ability for self-direction
  • Ability for self-study
  • Desire to succeed
  • It's an advantage to have good grades in Maths, English and Music at NCEA Level 1 or higher, as well as some computer skills
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Live Sound and Event Production Positions

  • Event crewing
  • Event organisers
  • Lighting operators
  • Live sound engineers
  • Stage crew
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Live Sound and Event Production Units

Take the first step to your career through the Live Sound and Event Production programme by studying some or all of these units at school.

Unit No. Unit Name Level Credit
12822 Explain rudimentary principles of sound and electronics in relation to performing arts technology 1 2
12823 Set up and disassemble small public address and recording systems for a performing arts situation 2 2
12824 Describe the operation of public address and recording systems for a performing arts situation 3 2
12825 Operate and maintain a public address system for a performing arts situation 3 2
12826 Operate a recording system for a performing arts situation 3 2
12832 Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand music industry 2 3
14954 Develop a set design concept and model for stage production 3 6
90010 Perform a technical or production role 1 4
90303 Perform a substantial acting, technical or production role 2 5
90304 Apply knowledge of and make judgements about drama processes and performance in a new context 2 5
90611 Research and carry out a performance or technical / production role in a significant production 3 6
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