The Sound and Live Event Production is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Sound and Live Event Production degree will give you the technical skills to transform live performances into events. You’ll study live sound, video, rigging and lighting technology for use in all kinds of venues from theatre, concerts and festivals to TV, themed attractions and corporate events. Throughout the Sound and Live Event Production course, there is a balance of theoretical and practical applications of technology, so you’ll learn how to work with artistic colleagues to find creative solutions to the practical challenges of staging live events. We regularly get involved in all kinds of events, from pop-up castle cinemas to live sports broadcasts. This mix of theory and practice will prepare you for a career in entertainment, broadcasting, touring logistics, technical production companies, and technical sales. There are plenty of opportunities to use what you learn on the live event course, from practical sessions on campus in The Cube and the Atrium facilities in Cardiff, to work placements, attending events and field visits. With a vibrant live music industry in the UK, local TV and film, and a wide range of major sporting and corporate events, you can develop skills to boost your employability in these areas. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has accredited this Sound and Live Event Production course and it meets the educational requirements to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Throughout the Live Event course you will develop the key skills involved in rigging for theatre, festivals and events, adding to your employability. Mixing theory and practice, the Sound and Live Event Production degree will ensure you are well prepared for a technical career in live entertainment, broadcasting, and live performance, event management, with production companies or to conduct freelance work.