Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

This two-year diploma immerses you in the fast-paced field of live events. From meetings to conferences, fundraisers, trade shows and entertainment and sporting events, you’ll be taught how to plan and execute a wide range of live events. This includes producing content such as interactive presentations, videos, audio and multi-screen mixed media. You will also learn how to scout venues and create floor plans plus set up, operate and tear down the gear behind successful events.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • event planning and production
  • audio and video production
  • interactive and wide-screen presentation creation
  • script writing
  • video projection
  • show calling
  • virtual event production

Work Experience

Field Placement

This program includes a valuable field placement that allows you to put your studies into practice in a professional setting. You'll be required to complete 150 hours of field placement before graduating from this program.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • live event producer
  • meeting planner
  • camera operator
  • content producer
  • audio visual technician
  • event sales and marketing
  • creative director
  • e-sports producer

You may find yourself working for production companies, audio/video suppliers, corporations, education, video production and trade shows.