Program type:

Certification
Format:

On Campus
Est. time to complete:

Credit Hours:

15
Unlock your creative potential with our Live Entertainment Design Management certificate, where event planning, theatrical design, and sound production converge. This unique program, a collaboration between Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management and Dance and Theatre, equips students with the skills needed to excel in the dynamic world of live events and entertainment.

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Live Entertainment Design Management Certificate Courses You Could Take

Introduction to Global Event Management (3 hrs)
Introductory course which examines different types of events and the global economic impact of these events. Overview of the event management industries. Techniques and procedures required for producing successful and sustainable events.
Entertainment and Experiences in Hospitality and Events (3 hrs)
This course provides an overview of the function, design and structure of entertainment and related experiences for the event and hospitality industries. Topics include structure of the live entertainment industry, the promotion of entertainment-based events, and overall analysis of the impact events have on a property and how entertainment projects fit within the event and hospitality industries. Students acquire transferable knowledge and skills for planning entertainment and design experiences for events and hospitality businesses.
Facilities Planning, Equipment, Layout and Design (3 hrs)
Principles of hotel and restaurant property management and facilities layout and design, emphasizing equipment selection, space allocation, guest and production/service traffic flow patterns and facility operations management.
Lighting and Sound I (3 hrs)
Introduction to basic terminology, equipment, personnel and procedures for lighting and sound production in performing arts. Topics include introductions to lighting equipment, basic electricity, optics, color in light, sound equipment, acoustics, sound recording and playback, music and sound effects and safety considerations. Lecture and discussion. Application of concepts through practical exercises and lab hours.
Theatrical Design I (3 hrs)
Introduction to principles and elements of design such as line, form, color composition, balance and symmetry, with specific focus related to costume, makeup, lighting and sound, properties and scenery.

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