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Backstage Academy 2018/19 Prospectus Where Live Industry Learns
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“Backstage Academy is the only place “Over the years we have been working
where industry lives within the heart with Backstage Academy, I can honestly
of education. It’s fun, lively and you’re say I have never been let down by the
able to work towards a common goal work ethic and professionalism of their
with others who have similar interests. students in the variety of roles we have The Live Industry 4
It’s the best start to a career and it feels had covered. I’m constantly surprised to Employability 5
more like a family than a university.” hear some students are in their first year
Industry opportunities 6
when I had assumed they were close to
Josh Pendlebury Don’t just learn it. Live it. 9
Live Events Production student graduating. I fully support the Academy
No ordinary campus 10
and the niche qualifications they offer to
the new generation of the events industry.” Our alumni 12
Our courses 14
Frankie Tee
Production Manager, EnTEEtainment Ltd. Live Events Production 15
Live Visual Design and Production 21
“We are thankful for the support from
Backstage Academy. Their focus Stage Management 25
on educating professionals in the Live Events Management 29
live events business is crucial to the Student Life 32
development of music executives
Open days/How to Apply 35
for years to come. They impact the
Our Team 36
business both locally and globally.”
A final word from our students 38
Brian Ahern
WME Entertainment
The Live The UK’s creative industries are
continuing to outstrip other Employability
Industry
employment sectors in the UK,
new Government figures reveal.
At Backstage Academy we train people for jobs that exist.
Whether it’s a music gig, fashion show, sports event, corporate
event, festival or theatre production every live event requires
30.9million
UK’s creative industries a team of people working in collaboration, using their various
now contribute a staggering skillsets to make it a success.
£84bn/year Total audience that attended a live
music event in 2016
To put it into perspective, the U2 360° world tour incorporated
a record-breaking 51 metre tall set that required 300 personnel
to our economy –
that’s almost £m/h
and 120 trucks to facilitate the 110 dates covering North
Live music’s contribution to the American, South America, Russia, Europe and Australia.
£10m/hour UK economy grew by
37%
between 2012 and 2015
Employment in the creative Jobs in the creative
industries is growing at industries are up
4times
the rate of the UK workforce
5%
compared to a 1.6%
as a whole increase in general
We are very proud that over
90%
of our students have
secured employment before
they finish their course.
4 SOURCES: UK MUSIC – MEASURING MUSIC 2015 REPORT, UK MUSIC – WISH YOU WERE HERE 2017 REPORT STUDENT CREW AT CROOKED WAYS FESTIVAL, PONTEFRACT 5
Sources: UK Music - Measuring Music 2015 report, UK Music Wish You Were Here 2017 report
Industry
Ibiza Rocks Denmark - Grøn Koncert
Our students regularly jet off to Ibiza Backstage Academy students from across
to work with the island’s leading live all our courses travelled to Denmark in the
opportunities
music promoter, with acts such as Royal summers of 2015, 2016 and 2017 to join
Blood, Stormzy, Clean Bandit, Bastille, the production team for Grøn Koncert, a
Camden Rocks Jess Glynn, Kaiser Chiefs, Wilkinson show that moves from city to city, starting
Camden Town has long been the hub of and Wolf Alice headlining sets at the and finishing in Copenhagen. The students
the UK’s rock ‘n’ roll scene. venue. Backstage Academy students became fully integrated members of the
Each year Backstage Academy students have been placed in key positions at crew as they rose to the challenge of
have the opportunity to work directly Ibiza Rocks, including the roles of stage setting up, running and taking down a
Year-on-year we build upon our industry BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend manager, front of house engineer, stage stage and set every 24 hours for 8 shows.
connections so our students gain real for stage managers at different levels of
The annual festival, brought to you by responsibility, ranging from load crew to crew, production office assistant, video Students worked in a range of roles,
experience at exciting events across
BBC Radio 1, has been around for over assistant stage managers. technician and technical production including sound, lighting, crewing, logistics,
the globe. Here’s a small taster of where 2.
14 years and goes to a different location manager. stage management, hospitality and
they have been. The students gain plenty of hands on
every year. Each year we have students concessions.
experience dealing with every aspect “I like to work with people who are 1. STUDIO LOAD OUT
working on the In New Music We Trust
Glastonbury Festival of a rock and roll show and have direct professional, adaptable, dedicated “Working at Grøn Koncert was very
2. ON TOUR WITH MUSE
stage in a variety of production roles,
contact with artists and pro crew in their and good to have around. What challenging, mentally and physically.
3. STUDENTS AND CREW AT IBIZA ROCKS
Backstage Academy consistently from artist liaison officers and transport
natural environment. might previously have sounded like an However, it was extremely rewarding due to
secures work placement opportunities managers to stage hands and load-in/
unrealistic shopping list of qualities for the industry contacts, knowledge and skills
for our students at ‘Glasto’, the world’s load-out crew. The festival attracts a “The students we take on each year for
work in the events business is now more that I gained throughout.
favourite festival. Our students work in wide selection of well-known bands and Camden Rocks are fantastic and well
achievable; these people are out there
a wide range of different roles across is the biggest free ticketed music event trusted. They come equipped with the As Project Manager of the trip, I used
and Backstage Academy is helping
the 5-day event, including The BBC in Europe. right practical skills, attitude and approach my industry experience to confidently
to create them. I’ve heard it said that
Introducing Stage, The Other Stage, which is testament to what they are doing lead a group of over 20 students. It was
“I have consistently been impressed a University education is like a gym
Block9, Shangri-La, William’s Green and at Backstage Academy” an incredible experience that I was lucky
by the hardworking and conscientious membership, where an individual is
The Park. Gaining experience at this enough to share with some great people
students from Backstage Academy that Ant Forbes provided with information and expertise,
world-leading event is an experience our and fantastic hard working students”
General Manager at CATO Music but it’s up to them to put the work in to
students remember for years to come. come to work with me on R1BW. It’s an
get in shape. Raii Jenkins
extremely tough but exciting show to Backstage Academy Live Events
be involved with and this year was no Backstage students tend not to be shy Production Graduate
exception. I worked closely with two final of this. They arrive to work with me well
1.
year students on the advance in the run adjusted to the live events industry, 3.
up to the event, who, I can safely say I hungry to learn more and keen to get
couldn’t have done it without! The other on. They consistently display a suitably
professional attitude and approach
Backstage Academy team members also
and an impressive and healthy breadth
gave me 100% and proved themselves to
of knowledge and experience. I’ve
be invaluable.”
employed ex-students to work on my
Kate Stevens projects with global touring artists,
Super Friendz national broadcasters and international
Artist Liaison for BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend
events businesses and will continue to
look for talent at Backstage Academy”
Mike Darling
Industry Consultant, Ibiza Rocks
6 7
Don’t just
“ I have worked with many
different people at events
learn it.
such as Snowbombing,
Parklife and Warehouse
Live it.
Project. I’ve also been a
guitar tech. for The Specials
and a stage manager at
the BBC 6 Music Festival, Uniquely positioned at the Providing real world experience
heart of Production Park, opportunities is at the core
Mark Ronson’s 40th birthday Europe’s leading live industry of our offering, giving you the
destination, Backstage opportunity to put theory into
party, Festival No.6 and Academy provides the practice and create your own
many more. The root of all best possible training for professional network that, quite
the flourishing live events simply, money can’t buy.
the opportunities and jobs sector, with fantastic industry
links and state-of-the-art Throughout all of our degree
has come from Backstage production facilities. Our courses we hold regular
Academy.” degree courses are designed masterclasses by internationally
to give you the academic renowned industry
knowledge and the vocational professionals. These sessions
James Hayward
skills you need to enter provide invaluable insights and
2016 Graduate Live Events Production this vibrant and fast-paced will assist your integration into
BA (Hons)
industry. You will get first- the real world of work.
hand experience of life in live
events providing you with an
unrivalled springboard into
your career.
JAMES HAYWARD WITH GLEN ROWE, TOUR DIRECTOR
FOR MUSE AT DRONES TOUR, MILAN STUDENTS ON CREW CALL, LS-LIVE STUDIO
8 9
No
“Shure is so pleased to be able to
partner with an organisation like
ordinary
Backstage Academy. Live industry
education has been a key focus over the
past few years for Shure. Nurturing up-
campus and-coming talent is important; we want
to help students to acquire the skillset
they need to establish themselves in the
1. THE LS-LIVE PRODUCTION REHEARSAL STUDIO
2. PREVIS SUITE
3. STUDYING LIGHTING IN THE BACKSTAGE ACADEMY STUDIO
4. INSIDE THE LS-LIVE PRODUCTION REHEARSAL STUDIO
Production Park is home to 5 studios and over 2.
industry after they finish their education.
10 events businesses enabling big productions 3.
and big creations to be nurtured, developed and I look forward to sharing some of the
realised all in one place. Your study will take place
experience that Shure has gained,
in and around the heart of the action. “The students we bring
and working closely with the staff and
Our dedicated Backstage Academy facilities will on board from Backstage
students at Backstage Academy for
give you the opportunity to get as much hands-on Academy are always of a high
time with industry relevant equipment as you need, many years to come.”
including a dedicated 100 seat lecture theatre,
calibre and are very strong
computer suites, breakout rooms, media room and Tuomo Tolonen across the board. They are
a 338sqm state-of-the-art live sound studio. Manager of the Pro Audio Group at Shure UK
forward thinking and can
adapt to work in many different
situations. It’s great to support
4.
a university that gives so much
back to the live events industry.
We are excited to build and
carry on our relationship
with Backstage Academy
into the future.”
Joe Clark, Melody VR
10 p.1 p.2 11
1.
Our
Why did you choose Whilst coming to the end of my work in When did you know you wanted Tell us about your work
Backstage Academy? Ibiza, I received a phone call from the a career in live events? experience?
Before I started at Backstage Academy, Production Director at Melody VR, one Originally, I wanted to be a I have worked at Ibiza Rocks and
I found that not many sixth-form of the leading virtual reality companies Green Man Festival, both opportunities
alumni
cinematographer, working on films and
colleges offered courses relating in the music and live events industries, TV shows. I began volunteering with I probably wouldn’t have been able
specifically to festivals or live events. I offering me a part-time role as a the live camera team at my local church to get without Backstage Academy.
ended up studying Technical Theatre at Production Assistant. when I was sixteen, filming services The things you’ll learn and the work
Southampton City College. However, and conferences. It was from here that experience opportunities you get whilst
During my final year at Backstage
it wasn’t the theatre side of things that I was hired to vision mix and direct a studying here will set you up for the rest
Academy, I spent a lot of time
took my interest, I preferred lighting two-camera operator team for a BUPA of your career.
commuting back and forth between
and rigging at events. Therefore when Global Conference. This lead me to
Wakefield and London balancing my uni What are you doing now?
picking my university I chose Backstage realise that I wanted to work in live
work, social life and a part-time role. During the summer I worked alongside
Academy because I knew it was at the events. At the time, I wanted to continue
heart of the live events industry. Thankfully, the hard work all paid off. the riggers at TSL at events such as
with video work, but in live events,
After working at Melody VR for 3 days the Hillsong Conference at the O2,
rather than in television or in film.
What were the highlights a week, whilst completing my final year Secret Cinema and Newday Festival in
of your course? at university, I managed to land myself What were the highlights Norwich. I’m hoping to get a lot more
I loved the hands-on experience a full time as a Production Manager at of your course? experience and a working knowledge
and practical aspects of the Melody VR. The space and equipment you get of the discipline of rigging, in order to
course. I managed to secure to use at Backstage Academy is a be fully freelance.
work as a Production Manager Due to the contacts and industry links
real highlight of the course. Being
at Snowbombing and the I was able to make whilst at Backstage What do you see
able to play around with lights and
Blue Dot Festival, and as a Academy, I now work in a position yourself doing next?
sound desks is invaluable. You get
Stage Manager at Radio 1’s whereby I liaise and collaborate with I want to work on arena shows
the chance to make mistakes in a
Teen Awards & Radio 1’s Big artists for bespoke virtual reality and and at festivals as a live event and
non-pressured environment and it
Weekend. music video shoots. I’m advancing and entertainment rigger, eventually getting
makes all the difference.
running operations at festivals and gigs my level 2 National Rigging Certificate.
How did you land your all over the UK and worldwide. I’d like to travel a lot as well, working
What skills will you take from
current role? as a freelancer for different shows in
Do you have any advice for university into real life?
As I progressed into my second different venues all around the world.
anyone wanting to study at Fending for myself, living on my
year, it was the management
Backstage Academy? own, taking care of myself and
side of events that took my
settling into a completely new
interest. I quickly took up a If you show commitment, loyalty and
town. I’ll also take the skills I learnt
placement that was offered enthusiasm you could end up travelling
from my course into my career.
to me through Backstage to events all around the world and work
Academy with a virtual reality in roles that lead to massive things. You
company in Ibiza. We worked never know what’s around the corner.
Matt long shifts, filming 360º video Esther
Williams content at huge events such
as Space, Ibiza Rocks, Pacha Reynolds
and Amnesia. In this role I learnt
2017 Graduate, people skills, technical aspects 2017 Graduate,
Live Events Production FdA and of cameras and how to work Live Events Production FdA
Top-up Course (BA) Hons well in a team under stressful
circumstances.
12 13
Live Events Production Live Events Production
3 year 3 year
BA (Hons) degree/2 year FdA BA (Hons) degree/2 year FdA
This course introduces you to the different areas of event production across the live events sector. Focussing on
Live Events Production is an innovative course that
employability you will leave Backstage Academy with a broad portfolio of relevant experience, together with the right
introduces you to all the different areas of event MODULE CREDITS
skills and attitude to work in a safe and responsible manner.
production, design and management. Professional
YEAR 1
training from industry practitioners on the creative
Academic and Professional Skills
use of entertainment technology will prepare you
for the Events Industries 20
for a wide variety of roles in the sector.
Live Events Production
1 year Concept Design and Presentation 20
BA (Hons) Top-Up course A series of twelve modules over the first two Staging 20
years will give you strong grounding in a range of Live Sound 20
The third year of our BA (Hons) course in Live Events Production can also be taken as a standalone qualification. Lighting 20
technical, creative and production management
The Live Events Production Top-Up BA (Hons) course provides a progressive route for students who have successfully Live Visuals 20
disciplines. You will study subjects such as lighting,
completed our Live Events Production FdA or related HE Level 5 qualification at another academic institution.
live sound, show control and networking, live YEAR 2
visuals, staging and production management. Work Placement 20
Event Production Management 20
Work-placement and career development modules
Live Visual Design and Production
3 year BA Production Planning and Realisation 20
are designed to equip you with the skills, contacts
(Hons) degree Entertainment Networks and Show Control 20
and experience to progress into employment or set
Research Methods for Event Studies 20
yourself up as a freelancer. Group and individual
Specially designed to follow the trends of modern events, our Live Visual Design and Production BA (Hons) degree is widely Career Development and Employability 20
assignments are designed to mirror workplace
regarded as a trailblazer within the live events industry. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver
practice and showcase your skills and knowledge. YEAR 3
cutting-edge visual productions in the music, film, architectural and theatre sectors.
The Integrated Music and
The first two years of this course can also be taken Live Events Production Business 20
as a foundation degree (FdA); after which there Production Planning and Management 20
is then the option to carry on to the third year by
Stage Management
3 year Events Logistics 20
applying for the BA (Hons) Top-Up. Work Related Project 20
BA (Hons) degree
Major Project 40
Street parades, product launches, political conferences, film and TV, theatre and music festivals all require stage
*OPTIONAL MODULES (SUBJECT TO VALIDATION):
management skills to ensure their smooth running. This course will equip you with the experience and broad range
Lighting Design 20
of skills needed to undertake a successful stage management career, managing a wide portfolio of events.
Live Sound Engineering 20
Video for Live Performance 20
Sustainability Issues for Live Events 20
Live Events Management (subject to 1 year
validation) MA
Validated by:
This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop new transferable skills essential for working in the
events sector, using theories and processes of project and operational management. You will learn about the event UCAS codes – BA (Hons): N821 / FdA: N820. Entry requirements - BA (Hons): 104 / FdA: 64 UCAS points. You
management cycle, including planning, design and implementation, environmental and sustainable issues including will need access to your own laptop/tablet. These will be required for some of our teaching sessions and a lot of
the work you undertake away from the classroom. For more information about general entry requirements, fees,
evaluation of a variety of events. anticipated costs and how to apply, please visit: www.backstage-academy.co.uk/degree-courses
*These optional modules are currently under development.
14 15
Year 1 Live Events Production
BA (Hons)/FdA Year 2 Live Events Production
BA (Hons)/FdA
ACADEMIC AND STAGING WORK PLACEMENT PRODUCTION PLANNING RESEARCH METHODS
PROFESSIONAL Complex solutions to ever increasing You will practice technical skills involved This module will provide you with AND REALISATION FOR EVENT STUDIES
SKILLS FOR THE technical and artistic demands require in lighting for live events and apply experience of working in the events A vital learning environment is created To gain a deeper understanding and
EVENTS INDUSTRIES those working on live events to have an relevant knowledge creatively. Through industry, and facilitate opportunities for by the experience of actually developing engage proactively with issues in the live
in-depth knowledge of staging systems the use of industry standard software reflective analysis of event operations and delivering events for a live audience. events industry it is important to develop
This module is designed to equip you
and components. You will be introduced you will design a lighting plan, visualise and practice in a work context. You will Building on skills and knowledge gained your ability to investigate through
with the methods and techniques to
to techniques, terminology, theory and it, and produce the required technical be required to find and apply for a work in all previous modules you will work in a research. You will appraise a topic of
support and plan your studies. You
practice for modular-staging systems, paper work. placement in a live events production collaborative team to deliver an exciting your choice from a range of subject
will explore the live events industry to
truss systems, hoists and motor control. related capacity. In preparation you will program of live events. Roles may areas including technical production,
increase awareness of opportunities LIVE VISUALS
Using industry standard software you focus on your personal development, include scheduling, budgeting, stage creative design or event management
available in this sector and how you
will create a stage plan, and learn how to With the development of video walls, including career planning and skills and artist management, contracting and issues in any event category such as
might progress into employment. Key
develop a stage layout to satisfy a client projection mapping and the pixel analysis, develop interview skills through production, events programming, artist cultural, corporate or sporting events.
skills and training related to Health
brief. mapping of LED sources, the use of practice and assessment, and increase liaison, marketing and front of house You will review current literature,
and Safety in live events are delivered
live visuals has increased exponentially. health and safety awareness in the duties. The collaborative team will see propose primary research methods for
throughout the module. LIVE SOUND Through the use of industry standard workplace. an event through from conception to your investigation and present your
CONCEPT DESIGN Live performances rely upon high software you will learn how to gather delivery and evaluation. proposal in an academic context.
quality sound to engage the audience. and edit content, explore the attributes
AND PRESENTATION In this module you will learn about and technical specifications of different EVENT PRODUCTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Those involved in the installation and the operation and control techniques types of projector and video walls, MANAGEMENT ENTERTAINMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY
operation of staging and technical involved in the preparation and and investigate a variety of media Event Production Managers are NETWORKS AND The purpose of this module is to
systems are more effective if they can production of live sound. You will servers to deliver content including responsible for preparing creative SHOW CONTROL provide you with the opportunity to
engage with the creative process. To evaluate the quality and aesthetics of mapping to a 3D shape. You will proposals for site and venue layouts,
Expectations of audiences, designers develop your skills and experience in
do this they must understand the aims sound output for live events, investigate consider the aesthetics of live visuals specifying infrastructure, preparing
and performers regarding artistic and a way that is targeted to your personal
of the artistic concept and how the a range of techniques for engineering whilst you design your own live visuals budgets and defining how safe
technical systems grow each year. career aspirations. You will reflect upon
resultant design meets these aims. live sound sessions and be introduced performance. operations will be regulated. You will
Increasingly complex control networks your achievements to date and relate
You will be introduced to the creative to a range of manufacturers’ products explore the key elements of event
are employed to synchronise and your interests and expertise to career
process of staging and technical design and equipment. production management, and develop
control numerous core systems and choices. Once you have identified your
within the live events industry, focussing your knowledge and skills in this area.
devices, offering increased precision and progression route you will develop a
on communicating design concepts and LIGHTING You will also explore contextual issues proposal for a project to further your
ideas to satisfy the expectations of client reproducibility, as well as broadening
Lighting plays a significant role in around the nature of events, audience skills and knowledge towards this
and audience. creative possibilities. You will learn
shaping the perception and emotion profiles and the marketing of events. chosen route, whether in employment
to plan, program and maintain show
of the live event audience. This control networks, and develop practical or further academic study.
module introduces you to a wide skills in the operation of show control
range of lighting technology, common technologies.
LIVE SOUND ASSESSMENT
programming techniques, control signal
protocols, the science of colour and light
and the principles of lighting design.
16 17
Year 3 Live Events Production
BA (Hons) Live Events Production 1 year
BA (Hons) Top-Up
THE INTEGRATED PRODUCTION PLANNING WORK RELATED PROJECT The third year of our BA (Hons) course in
MUSIC AND LIVE EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT This module is designed to provide you Live Events Production can also be taken as a
MODULECREDITS
standalone qualification. BA (Hons) Top-Up in Live
PRODUCTION BUSINESS Those involved with the management with a vehicle to develop your prior and
concurrent learning into practical work Events Production provides a progression route The Integrated Music and Live Events
You will be introduced to the diverse of events will have a practical working
related skills. You will complete a period for students who have successfully completed our Production Business 20
nature of the music and events industry. knowledge of planning, licensing and
of work placement and gain practical Live Events Production FdA or a related HE Level Production Planning and Management 20
You will study the framework in which permissions. They will be capable
experience of working in the live events 5 qualification at another academic institution. Events Logistics 20
a project is planned, organised and of preparing site and venue surveys,
budgets, creative proposals, and industry. You will apply your learning to Work Related Project 20
controlled to ensure a successful Our Top-Up course is focused on management
assessing the environment and social a real work based project which you will Major Project 40
event, whilst developing the team- and will provide an insight into the key issues
impact of events. You will explore these develop and implement to the benefit of
working, decision-making, negotiation involved in the strategic organisation of large *OPTIONAL MODULES (SUBJECT TO VALIDATION):
factors thus broadening your knowledge your work placement provider.
and communication skills needed to events, festivals and venues. Personal and Lighting Design 20
effectively manage within the music of what is involved in the safe planning professional development is emphasised and
and events sector. You will study of events. You will evaluate the theories MAJOR PROJECT encouraged during the course, whilst the modules
Live Sound Engineering 20
relating to personal development, You will pursue a piece of individual Video for Live Performance 20
organisational structures and issues reinforce the programme’s integration with the
related to the industry and look at the management and leadership, and research which will be academically industry and teach students to design, develop Sustainability Issues for Live Events 20
function and interaction between the consider the ethical dimensions of rigorous and address a unique and and deploy management strategies across a
various creative and technical facets of management responsibility and control. specific question or issue relevant to variety of areas within the live events sector.
the sector. live events production. You will be APELs:
EVENTS LOGISTICS required to demonstrate familiarity with You get the opportunity to showcase your If you have worked in the live events industry for some time and your
a range of data, research sources and skills when everything is brought together learning at work is relevant to the course you intend to follow, it may
This module offers you the opportunity be possible for this experience to satisfy the entry requirements of the
to expand your knowledge of issues appropriate methodologies, and express in a live event for an audience and in a Top-Up course.
related to logistics and supply chain critical evaluation of theories, principles, final year performance using advanced For further details please email enquiries@backstage-academy.co.uk
concepts and models appertaining networking and show control techniques. and include ‘APEL course entry’ in the subject line.
management in the live events industry.
You will analyse the management of to live events production industry
operational practices. The delivery structure of the course is designed
operations, supply chain management
to be compatible with students maintaining Validated by:
and evaluate how the international
employment in the sector and provide opportunities
dynamics of the live events industry can
to get involved in a diverse range of practical
work in a coordinated manner to provide UCAS codes BA (Hons) Top-Up: 4F89 Entry requirements Our Live Events Production FdA or
projects, manufacturers’ seminars and visits. another related HE Level 5 qualification. You will need access to your own laptop/tablet. These will
a successful event. be required for some of our teaching sessions and a lot of the work you undertake away from the
classroom. For more information about general entry requirements, fees, anticipated costs and how
to apply, please visit: www.backstage-academy.co.uk/degree-courses
*These optional modules are currently under development.
TRAINING ON THE LIGHTING DESK.
PYROTECHNICS TRAINING
18 191 Year Top-Up Live Events Production
BA (Hons) Top-Up Live Visual Design and Production 3 year
BA (Hons) degree
THE INTEGRATED PRODUCTION PLANNING WORK RELATED PROJECT Our BA (Hons) Live Visual Design and
Production degree has been created to meet
MUSIC AND LIVE EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT This module is designed to provide you MODULECREDITS
increasing employer demands for skilled visual
PRODUCTION BUSINESS Those involved with the management with a vehicle to develop your prior and
professionals within the live events sector and
of events will have a practical working concurrent learning into practical work YEAR 1
You will be introduced to the diverse creative industries. To meet the needs of this
knowledge of planning, licensing and related skills. You will complete a period Professional Skills for the Visual Production Industry 20
nature of the music and events industry. exciting and fast-moving industry the course
permissions. They will be capable of work placement and gain practical
You will study the framework in which content has been developed in conjunction Visual Production Toolbox - Basic Techniques 20
of preparing site and venue surveys, experience of working in the Live Events
a project is planned, organised and with a range of commercial partners including Creative Workflows and Concept Design 20
budgets, creative proposals, and Industry. You will apply your learning to
controlled to ensure a successful d3 Technologies, FIX8Group, Green Hippo and Experimental Design 20
assessing the environment and social a real work based project which you will
event. This will help develop the team- XL Video. As a visual production specialist, you Experiential Technologies - Hardware 20
impact of events. You will explore these develop and implement to the benefit of
working, decision-making, negotiation will be able to take a project from concept and
factors thus broadening your knowledge your work placement provider. Showtime Production Basics 20
and communication skills needed to design through to delivery on site.
effectively manage within the music of what is involved in the safe planning
and events sector. You will study of events. You will evaluate the theories MAJOR PROJECT Our degree is taught in a variety of practical YEAR 2
relating to personal development, You will pursue a piece of individual and engaging ways. Masterclasses with world Industry Placement 20
organisational structures and issues
related to the industry and look at the management and leadership, and research which will be academically leading experts, project work using state-of-the- Visual Production Toolbox - Advanced 20
function and interaction between the consider the ethical dimensions of rigorous and address a unique and art visual software and industry placements will Creative Research 20
various creative and technical facets of management responsibility and control. specific question or issue relevant to provide you with invaluable practical experience Show Technologies - Integration and Design 40
the sector. live events production. You will be of working within visual production. Assessment Contemporary Issues for Visual Production 20
EVENTS LOGISTICS required to demonstrate familiarity with methods include project work, written reports
This module offers you the opportunity a range of data, research sources and and visual schematic assignments. YEAR 3
to expand your knowledge of issues appropriate methodologies, and express Visual Production Design 20
related to logistics and supply chain critical evaluation of theories, principles,
Experimental System Design 20
management in the live events industry. concepts and models appertaining
Showtime Applied Project Management 20
You will analyse the management to live events production industry
operational practices. Work Related Project 20
of operations and supply chain
Major Project 40
management, and evaluate how the
international dynamics of the live events
industry can work in a coordinated
LIVE VISUAL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN ASSESSMENT
manner to provide a successful event. Validated by:
STUDYING FOR THE LIGHTING MODULE.
UCAS codes BA (Hons): W990 Entry requirements 104 UCAS points
You will need access to your own laptop/tablet. These will be required for some of our
teaching sessions and a lot of the work you undertake away from the classroom. For more
information about general entry requirements, fees, anticipated costs and how to apply,
please visit: www.backstage-academy.co.uk/degree-courses
20 21Year 1 Live Visual Design and Production
BA (Hons) Year 2 Live Visual Design and Production
BA (Hons)
PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE WORKFLOWS EXPERIENTIAL INDUSTRY PLACEMENT CREATIVE RESEARCH
SKILLS FOR THE VISUAL AND CONCEPT DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES - This module will prepare you for a When studying visual production, it is
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY This module introduces you to the HARDWARE work placement within the visual essential that you are able to engage
processes of creative workflow and production industry. Before the creatively with projects, given the
As an overview of the visual production In this module you will gain an
concept design in the visual production placement commences, a series of enormous range of clients and creative
industry, this module will equip you understanding of how to interpret
industry. Managing a diverse range workshops will guide you through scenarios available to you. In this module
with all the necessary methods and artistic ideas and transform them into a
of projects across many sectors and personal development planning. you will acquire the skills and knowledge
techniques to support your professional technological response that embraces
meeting your clients’ needs is key. Health and Safety in the workplace needed to undertake investigative
development. Topics include the both lighting and video. Through taught
It is imperative that you interpret the and management responsibilities will research, which will underpin your
fundamentals of visual design and content and project work you will
clients’ requirements appropriately, be discussed and you will also have studies and facilitate you in producing
production, efficient work practices, expand on the knowledge and skills
communicate your ideas and a chance to refine your interview ideas of your own. This module explores
managing your well-being and safety, gained to look at the basics of lighting
solutions effectively, and manage their techniques. Work placements could the history of art, architecture, music and
planning your career and developing technology and video - from virtual
expectations. This module assists you to range from acquiring a position within scenography in support of your creative
the right attitude and expectations. building blocks and interconnects, to
interpret brands and products effectively, an established company through to research practices.
You will understand the importance of control and programming.
and examine how designers make the freelancing on Production Park or
developing lifelong learning skills to
cope with the ever-evolving technologies connections between ideas and images. SHOWTIME external projects. SHOW TECHNOLOGIES -
and work practices. PRODUCTION BASICS INTEGRATION AND DESIGN
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN VISUAL PRODUCTION In this module you will explore the
The purpose of this module is to prepare TOOLBOX – ADVANCED
VISUAL Your learning of experiential design
you for the process of transferring your
expectations of audiences, designers
PRODUCTION TOOLBOX - technologies within the live events
project proposals and experiential
Building upon skills gained from the first and performers regarding artistic and
BASIC TECHNIQUES industry commences by researching the year Visual Production Toolbox module technical systems and how those
technology solutions to real performance
evolution of lighting design and digital you will gain experience of using a wider expectations grow each year. Working to
The understanding of some core environments across a range of sectors.
media. In this module, you will gain an range of industry standard software and a given brief and as part of a team, you
concepts and industry standard The module integrates with on-site
understanding of the importance of style the exploration of generative content, will project manage an entire production
software is at the heart of the degree rehearsals and performances, including
and theme, and the artistic qualities camera techniques, composition and process; bringing together a range of
course. This module introduces you to collaborative working, allowing you
common to both light and video. In the video game software. The work you artistic, creative, and technical skills.
basic concepts of projection mapping, to gain experience of managing a
module, you will produce a project in complete in this module will help you
creative software workflow and 3D performance and evaluating its success.
response to a given client brief, using to produce a showreel which is based CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
modelling. You will also be introduced
to a range of creative software such as
examples of experiential technologies upon researched content and represents FOR VISUAL PRODUCTION
and techniques. your own style and interests. The visual production sector is
computer aided design, performance
and projection mapping, and video constantly evolving and, as part of the
editing programmes. next generation of practitioners, you
must be aware of the challenges it faces.
In this module, you will conduct in-depth
research into one element of the visual
production industry and explore the
latest national and international issues
that affect it.
FINAL YEAR LIVE VISUAL DESIGN
22 AND PRODUCTION PROJECT 23Year 3 Live Visual Design and Production
BA (Hons) Stage Management 3 year
BA (Hons) degree
VISUAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK RELATED PROJECT Stage Management BA (Hons) at Backstage
Academy is dedicated to delivering the next
PRODUCTION DESIGN SYSTEM DESIGN This module is designed to provide you MODULECREDITS
generation of Stage Managers for the live events
This module will enable you to develop You will design a convergent, innovative with a vehicle to develop and transfer
sector, in areas as diverse as theatre, festivals,
your own values, attitudes, style and and creative experiential technology your prior learning into practical, work YEAR 1
touring, corporate events and sport.
interpersonal skills to provide a platform system. Responding to the artistic and related skills. You will also reflect on Academic and Professional Skills for the
for continuing personal development creative requirements, you will generate your own personal management skills in Beginning with an in–depth study of traditional Events Industries 20
as a visual production designer. a professional and technical response terms of time management and working theatre based stage management techniques,
Backstage Technical Skills 20
Working to an agreed brief, you will that will enable a budget to be approved with others towards an agreed goal. The you will then learn how to apply this knowledge
Production Pre-Planning and Rehearsal 20
develop imaginative concepts and work by your client. Prior to your proposed module will require you to complete a across the breadth of live events. You will examine
how the role of the stage manager develops from Production Realisation 20
collaboratively with your client; exploring system being installed by on-site period of work placement providing you
with practical experience of working in rehearsal to performance and tour, and study Events and Festival Stage Management 20
creative workflows, communication skills contractors and local crew you will make
and efficient working methods. recommendations for any licensing and the visual production sector. ways in which your skills can be transferred to Film and Television Location Work 20
health and safety considerations that working on international events. The programme
need to be implemented. MAJOR PROJECT is the first of its kind to be dedicated to the stage YEAR 2
The final project module gives you management of festival stages, large scale events, Work Placement 20
SHOWTIME APPLIED the opportunity to pursue a piece of parades, fashion shows and conferences, and is Event Production Management 20
PROJECT MANAGEMENT individual study under the supervision of designed to give you an edge to succeed in a busy Production Planning and Realisation 20
a tutor. The selected area of study must market place. Applied Stage Management Techniques 20
The safe delivery of visual productions
be relevant to visual production and be Seminars, lectures and practical workshops Research Methods for Event Studies 20
across the globe relies on effective
academically rigorous. The field of visual will deliver course content, whilst assessment
project management. In this module Career Development 20
production has a relatively small body of methods include practical assignments, written
you will study a range of management
research compared to more traditional reports and reflective portfolios. Work experience
techniques and consider the impact of YEAR 3
university subjects so this is your chance modules are embedded into the second and
events on the site and the community. The Integrated Music and Live Events
to make a lasting contribution to the third years of the programme so that all students
Production planning takes into Production Business 20
knowledge-base of the sector. become fully integrated in the live events industry
consideration a range of skills so it is Events Logistics 20
important that you are able to develop a by the end of their time at Backstage Academy.
Showtime Strategic Project Management 20
professional approach to pre and post
Stage Management Work Related Project 20
event evaluation.
Major Project 40
WORKING IN THE COMPUTER SUITE
Validated by:
UCAS code: W450. Entry requirements: 104 UCAS points
You will need access to your own laptop/tablet. These will be required for some of our
teaching sessions and a lot of the work you undertake away from the classroom. For more
information about general entry requirements, fees, anticipated costs and how to apply,
please visit: www.backstage-academy.co.uk/degree-courses
24 25Year 1 Stage Management
BA (Hons) Year 2 Stage Management
BA (Hons)
ACADEMIC AND an understanding of key motivational FILM AND TELEVISION WORK PLACEMENT PRODUCTION PLANNING research. You will appraise a topic of
theories, consumer behaviour your choice from a range of subject
PROFESSIONAL LOCATION WORK The purpose of this module is to AND REALISATION
challenges, contracting, scheduling and areas including technical production,
SKILLS FOR THE budgeting. You will also explore how key Stage Management is just as important provide you with experience of working A vital learning environment is created creative design or event management
EVENTS INDUSTRIES communication theories relate to the on a television and film set as it is on in the events industry, and facilitate by the experience of actually developing issues in any event category such as
the stage of a live event or theatre. You opportunities for reflective analysis of and delivering events for a live audience.
This module is designed to help equip flow of information in the collaborative cultural, corporate or sporting events.
will examine the roles and management event operations and practice in a work Building on skills and knowledge gained
you with methods and techniques rehearsal process and the skills involved You will review current literature, propose
structures that facilitate television and context. You will be required to find in all previous modules you will work in a
to support and plan your studies in successfully managing a team. primary research methods for your
film operations on location. Comparing and apply for a work placement in a collaborative team to deliver an exciting
throughout the course and as a lifelong investigation and present your proposal
PRODUCTION REALISATION roles and processes from live events, live events production related capacity. program of live events. Roles may
learner. You will explore the live events in an academic context.
you will learn how your skills and In preparation you will focus on your include scheduling, budgeting, stage
industry to increase awareness of This module introduces you to the
knowledge gained are transferable to personal development, including career and artist management, contracting and CAREER DEVELOPMENT
opportunities available in this sector processes required in moving from
the Film and Television sector. Finding a planning and skills analysis, develop production, events programming, artist
and how you might progress into rehearsals to the production phase of an
interview skills through practice and
AND EMPLOYABILITY
suitable site that meets the needs of the liaison, marketing and front of house
employment. Key skills and training event. It examines the correct industry The purpose of this module is to
clients is also a key challenge that will assessment, and increase health and duties. The collaborative team will see
related to Health and Safety in live practice for communicating with venues provide you with the opportunity to
be explored in the module; alongside safety awareness in the workplace. an event through from conception to
events are delivered throughout the and techniques that will enable you develop your skills and experience in
the range of practices that can be delivery and evaluation.
module. to manage the load-in and production
factors on location such as working with EVENT PRODUCTION a way that is targeted to your personal
period. You will gain knowledge of
BACKSTAGE helicopters, liaising with local authorities MANAGEMENT APPLIED STAGE career aspirations. You will reflect upon
the standard facilities associated with your achievements to date and relate
TECHNICAL SKILLS performance venues and be able to fully
or filming from vehicles. Event Production Managers are MANAGEMENT
your interests and expertise to career
The role of Stage Manager involves engage with performance previews, responsible for preparing creative TECHNIQUES choices. Once you have identified your
opening nights, load-outs and post- proposals for site and venue layouts, This module deals with the managerial
being at the centre of a range of progression route you will develop a
production reflection. specifying infrastructure, preparing aspects of the Stage Manager’s role.
disciplines and roles. From introducing proposal for a project to further your
budgets and defining how safe You will appraise a range of techniques
you to the basics of stage management, skills and knowledge towards this
through to staging, lighting, sound EVENTS AND FESTIVAL operations will be regulated. You will to help you gain an understanding of chosen route, whether in employment or
STAGE MANAGEMENT explore the key elements of event management concepts in dealing with
and video, this module will give you an further academic study.
production management, and develop teams and individuals. Techniques
overview of different disciplines so you This module will prepare you for working
your knowledge and skills in this area. explored will include motivation, Total
can act effectively as part of the stage in the live events sector, where the
You will also explore contextual issues Quality Management, pastoral care and
management team on a range of events. transferable stage management skills
around the nature of events, audience conflict resolution. You will also study
acquired in previous modules can be
profiles and the marketing of events. the wider performance environment to
PRODUCTION applied. You will evaluate the wide range
of roles and opportunities available in understand the management issues
PRE-PLANNING involved in larger scale productions.
commercial environments as diverse
AND REHEARSAL as weddings, private parties, large
Positive, clear communication is a vital scale music festivals, political events
RESEARCH METHODS
element of Stage Management. This and conferences. You will gain an FOR EVENT STUDIES
module examines the importance of this excellent understanding of different work To gain a deeper understanding and
skill in managing the information flow processes and how they can be used to engage proactively with issues in the live
to stakeholders and other members of best effect in the industry. events industry it is important to develop
the show creation team. You will gain your ability to investigate through STAGE MANAGEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
26 27Year 3 Stage Management
BA (Hons) Live Events Management
Subject to validation
1 year
MA
THE INTEGRATED EVENTS LOGISTICS WORK RELATED PROJECT This course will provide you with the opportunity
to develop new transferable skills essential for
MUSIC AND LIVE EVENTS This module offers you the opportunity This module is designed to provide you
working in the events sector, using theories CORE MODULES CREDIT
PRODUCTION BUSINESS to expand your knowledge of issues with a vehicle to develop your prior and
and processes of project and operational
related to logistics and supply chain concurrent learning into practical work
You will be introduced to the diverse management. You will learn about the event Management Theory and Leadership for Live Events 30
management in the live events industry. related skills. You will complete a period
nature of the music and events industry. management cycle, including planning, design and Sponsorship, Marketing and the Digital
You will analyse the management of work placement and gain practical
You will study the framework in which implementation, environmental and sustainable Environment for Live Events 30
of operations and supply chain experience of working in the live events
a project is planned, organised and issues including evaluation of a variety of events. Creative Practice in Event Production
management, and evaluate how the industry. You will apply your learning to
controlled to ensure a successful As an academically driven course, you will learn to Implementation and Design 30
international dynamics of the live events a real work based project which you will
event, whilst developing the team- critically evaluate a range of theories and models
industry can work in a coordinated develop and implement to the benefit of Major Research / Industry Project 30
working, decision-making, negotiation relevant to live events management.
manner to provide a successful event. your work placement provider.
and communication skills needed to OPTIONAL MODULES
The teaching and design of the course is
effectively manage within the music Principles of International Event Management
and events sector. You will study
SHOWTIME STRATEGIC MAJOR PROJECT international, giving you an interesting opportunity
to mix with a diverse range of individuals from a and Research 30
organisational structures and issues PROJECT MANAGEMENT You will pursue a piece of individual
range of disciplines. This allows you to increase Environmental Event Management and Future Practice 30
related to the industry and look at the Production companies and creative research which will be academically
rigorous and address a unique and your intercultural competence, which is vital for
function and interaction between the agencies are for the majority, required PRODUCTION PATHWAY OPTIONAL MODULES
specific question or issue relevant to working in a mixed-nationality workforce and
various creative and technical facets of to plan and stage events sustainably Projection Mapping and Live Performance 30
live events production. You will be working for a mixed-nationality clientele.
the sector. across a range of international settings, Production Management and Implementation
often balancing the impact of events on required to demonstrate familiarity with The practical and production pathway for the MA
programme will only be available to applicants of Lighting Design 30
the venue site and the host community. a range of data, research sources and
appropriate methodologies, and express who can demonstrate prior industry knowledge Production Management and Implementation
This module evaluates the range of
critical evaluation of theories, principles, through interview and application. of Sound Reinforcement 30
additional skills and the key knowledge
base, which is required by professionals concepts and models appertaining
in the industry to fully recognise these to live events production industry
very important sustainable factors. You operational practices. This course is currently awaiting validation. If you would like to learn more
about it please contact Ria Forsyth (ria.forsyth@backstage-academy.co.uk)
will also critically appraise pre and post
event evaluation techniques.
TRAINING ON THE LIVE SOUND DESK
SETTING UP A STAGE
28 29Year 1 Live Events Management
MA
MANAGEMENT THEORY CREATIVE PRACTICE OPTIONAL MODULES PRODUCTION PATHWAY PRODUCTION
AND LEADERSHIP FOR IN EVENT PRODUCTION Along with the core modules, those you MANAGEMENT AND
LIVE EVENTS IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES OF who qualify for the production pathway IMPLEMENTATION OF
This module will investigate and AND DESIGN INTERNATIONAL can choose from the following optional LIGHTING DESIGN
EVENT MANAGEMENT modules:
elaborate on the different management You will develop an appreciation of the Modern events are forms of cultural
and leadership styles deployed across design process and implementation AND RESEARCH PROJECTION MAPPING consumption and require a vast
the live events industry. There will of production equipment within a live The module will give you a deeper understanding and technical
be a particular focus on the positive event setting. Examples of product
AND LIVE PERFORMANCE appreciation to achieve successful
insight into the operational, technical
and negative outcomes to ensure innovation will be introduced to gain and delivery requirements of The module will give an enhanced outcomes for attendees and
compliance and acceptance to deliver an understanding of the role it plays to international events, taking on a global insight, investigation and practical stakeholders. This module will
major festivals and events. Original case enhance client expectation and attendee perspective. The module will also focus application of ‘Visual Design’. You will investigate the technical and
studies will be inserted throughout the engagement. This will be taught against on the commercial, social and political explore and interpret, through design commercial endeavours to bring about
teaching cycle, to explore and develop a backdrop of the competitive business influences that can have a major impact and implementation, the technical a unified outcome. You will bring to
a greater understanding between theory landscape from an international on the bidding and operational success specification directly associated for this module prior expertise in light
and practice. perspective. and final outcome for international projection and visual mapping within the propagation that can be developed and
events. An industry visit will also digital environment. The professional tested within a real world environment.
SPONSORSHIP, MAJOR RESEARCH / be included as part of the learning use of video walls, media servers and
MARKETING AND THE INDUSTRY PROJECT requirement for this module. projection mapping will enable you to
DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT In this module you’ll be taught how to
push forward your creative and technical PRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL appreciation culminating with critical MANAGEMENT AND
FOR LIVE EVENTS prepare and interpret data for business
analysis for the future deployment of the
The module has been designed to allow and research projects, which will help EVENT MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF
technology within the sector.
you to grasp the theoretical principles your decision making skills, and develop AND FUTURE PRACTICE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
of sponsorship and marketing and an appreciation of the diverse nature of The module is designed to improve your This module works with the latest
how it is translated within the digital research. You will be required to produce understanding of the environmental technological advancement in sound
environment. You will be required to a dissertation or a comprehensive impact within the event industry. reinforcement, you will be required
critically articulate the commercial value industry inspired research project. You will be required to investigate to design and critically analyse the
of sponsorship and how to maximise sustainable and environmental impacts acoustic and sound amplification within
its commercial footprint for consumers on consumers who attend festivals different venues. You should bring to
and stakeholders. The module will take and events. The module is constructed this module practical knowledge and
its lead from a collection of sporting, to push forward the global issues of prior expertise in sound reinforcement.
festivals and business related events to climate change, with a specific focus The module will give you theoretical
express the fundamental principles. on sustainability within the UK event and practical appreciation of the
industry. technological advancement and
implementation of sound systems
within the live event industry.
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