Live Entertainment and Media Production, B.S.
This is a brand new concentration at Five Towns College, incorporating live sound, lighting, video and other skills needed to take performances and events to the next level. A person with show production skills can help create incredible experiences during concerts or corporate events.
This concentration enables students to build their knowledge in a wide array of audio and video applications in real time. Students will develop an understanding of how to relate to audiences and how to operate sound, lighting and audio on site. Students are trained to be audiovisual professionals and designers who are proficient in the creation, operation and planning of modern-day theatrical, event and corporate productions. You will learn the practical skills needed to take any performance to the next level. From live sound and lighting to corporate presentations, students build foundations in a wide array of audio and visual applications, and enter the industry with a deep understanding of what moves an audience. Students are trained to be audiovisual engineers and designers who are proficient in the creation, operation and planning of modern-day musical, theatrical, event and corporate productions.
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What kind of jobs or careers can I get with a Live Entertainment and Media Production concentration?
- Event Manager/Coordinator: Plan and execute live events, concerts, or festivals.
- Production Manager: Oversee the technical and logistical aspects of live productions, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Stage Manager: Coordinate and manage activities during live performances, ensuring that everything on stage runs according to plan.
- Audio Engineer: Work with sound equipment to ensure high-quality audio during live events or recordings.
- Video Producer/Director: Create and direct video content for various platforms, including television, online streaming, or social media.
- Lighting Designer/Technician: Design and operate lighting setups for live performances or studio productions.
- Broadcast Technician: Work in television or radio broadcasting, operating and maintaining equipment for live broadcasts.
- Public Relations Specialist: Promote and create positive public image for artists, events, or media productions.
- Talent Agent/Manager: Represent and manage the careers of artists, performers, or media personalities.
- Entertainment Journalist: Cover and report on entertainment industry news for various media outlets.
- Social Media Manager: Handle social media accounts for artists, events, or media productions to engage with audiences.
- Content Creator: Produce creative content for online platforms, including YouTube, podcasts, or streaming services.
- Tour Manager: Organize and coordinate logistics for artists and performers on tour.
- Casting Director: Find and select actors or performers for roles in films, TV shows, or live productions.
- Marketing Specialist: Develop and implement marketing strategies for entertainment products or events.
- Scriptwriter: Create scripts for television shows, films, or live performances.
- Set Designer: Design and create sets for live performances, films, or television productions.
- Digital Media Specialist: Manage and create digital content for online platforms, websites, or apps.
- Interactive Media Developer: Design and develop interactive media content, such as virtual reality experiences or video games.
- Educator/Instructor: Teach media production or related courses at educational institutions.
Audio and Visual Technologies
This course will explore the basic audio and visual technology used in live field production, multimedia presentations and theatre productions. Students will demonstrate the different types of audio/visual show enhancement techniques through hands on labs and campus wide events.
Live Event Management/Producing
This course will equip students with essential knowledge and skills needed to manage and produce any type of live show or corporate event, from pre-production planning to the final execution and delivery of the show/event. Students will gain practical experience through college wide campus events.
Live Ent/Media Production
Any approved Live Entertainment and Media Production 300 – 400 Level Elective Course
Introduction to Stagecraft
Survey of the stagecraft components of scenic design, construction, lighting and management that are essential to the successful presentation of live theatre.
Intro Production: Television Workshop
Study of the ways in which video is used to present information about people, ideas, processes, products, and services. Multi-camera broadcast style videography techniques are identified and demonstrated. Topics include studio and location shoots, sound and lighting techniques, basic editing, crew positions and coordination.
Radio Broadcasting and Operations
Application of advanced radio and television production principles and skills. Expected to actively engage in everyday operation of the college radio station.
Introduction to Live Sound
Introduction to the basic theory, equipment, and procedures used in audio production for radio, television, and live event productions, including news, remote and sports broadcasts. Students will gain hands-on experience with the latest in digital audio equipment editing software common to all fields of communication.
Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting
In this course, students will learn the basics of writing conversational, clear and accurate news copy for radio & television. They will be introduced to broadcast terminology and writing techniques. Plus, they will write television and radio reports about various topics, from hard news to feature stories. This will be a workshop-type class, in which students will not only learn from a textbook but will also complete audio projects and their work will be played and discussed in class.
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Live Entertainment and Media Production Concentration Overview
The Mass Communication Program is designed so that students acquire and demonstrate proficiency in the essential skills necessary for a career in the mass communication industry and in the fields of broadcasting and journalism. Students learn the principles, laws, and historical background of the mass communication industry, while enhancing their oral, written, and critical thinking skills. Students also select a major area of concentration in Audio Recording Technology, Broadcasting, Journalism, or Live Entertainment and Media Production. Learning goals for all students pursuing a Mass Communication degree program include mass media and society, voice and diction, new and emerging media.