MA Event Production
Course Overview
NOTE: From 2012, this programme will start in
September rather than January as stated in the current
prospectus. The next intake will be in September 2012.
- Training in the full range
of skills required for employment in live events as a production
manager, technical manager, site manager and stage manager
- Tuition and supervision from
a team of established industry practitioners
- Practical training in event
production methodologies including site management, crowd safety
and the use of CAD for creating and developing site
plans
- Modules focussing on core
skills required for event planning including budgets, costings and
the creation of tenders
- Series of lectures and
seminars covering legal requirements including health and safety,
risk assessments and site evacuation plans
- Career preparation and
planning sessions including an exploration of the legislative and
financial issues relating to freelance work
- Opportunities to gain
first-hand and practical experience of major live events taking
place in Cardiff including festivals, sporting events and pop
concerts
- Production roles
on live events within the college’s varied
programme
- Assistance in finding a
six-week work placement with a professional company or freelance
industry practitioner
- Final part-time component
involving the completion of a reflective journal based on your
professional employment with support and mentoring from
college tutors
More details about
this programme will be published here by the end
of October 2011.