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BSc (Hons) Lighting Design & Technology - BSc (Hons) Degree

Course Description:

At Glamorgan, we have world-class facilities for lighting design. We use a range of equipment, including Philips,  Sony, Martin, Varilight, Jands, JVC, Zero88, Prolyte, Robe, Bega, We-ef, Pharos and Artistic Licence. We are also the only WYSIWYG centre outside London and the only UK university with an authorised WYSIWYG trainer and Certified Service Provider status – so you will get the highest quality teaching available.
This course is challenging because you get to study technological and scientific areas, as well as develop your artistic abilities. You can also become qualified to the IET 17th Edition Wiring Regulations. We developed the course after consulting technical and creative professionals in the industry, including lighting directors, designers and broadcast experts. This means that what you learn will meet the industry’s requirements and standards, giving you the best possible career prospects when you graduate.

Course content:

As well as the technological skills required by the industry, you will gain knowledge of the sciences of light and sound, as well as an insight into small business practice. Areas include:
• Lighting principles • Electrical technology • IET 17th Edition Wiring Regulations • Flying and rigging principles/autoCAD • Video and sound technology • Power systems • Business and safety • Lighting control and special effects • Lighting design • Environmental lighting design • Performance lighting design • Business and project management • Advanced computer lighting design and applications • Integrated technologies group project – recent projects have included a Sensory Garden, DMX Control Projector Shutters and Multitouch Control Surface.

How you will study:

This course is demanding and you will learn through a combination of lectures and workshops. You will be taught in laboratories, television studios and other creative venues. You will be assessed through assignments, presentations, coursework and class tests throughout the year, with exams for some modules.
This Live Event course utilises guest speakers from industry to enhance your experience in relevant areas.

Career potential:

Your studies on this degree will specifically prepare you for employment in entertainment, broadcasting, live performance and the media, or a career as a lighting designer or lighting director. You may also choose to become self-employed. Latest research shows that theatre and live music employers face a shortage of trained technicians, unless the industry can recruit 30,000 new technical staff over the next decade.

Marie Model, 22, 2^nd Year Lighting Design & Technology Student: “I chose this course because I like the way it combines technology and design. It combines a technical background and knowledge with creativity. The lecturers and the facilities are excellent for advancing my knowledge but the best thing about it is the industry contacts you can make to advance your career. The course is focused on building your employability ready for the workplace.”

Jason Bozzard, 20, 2^nd year Lighting Design & Technology student: “All the other courses in the UK were focused on theatre, but this course is broad covering lighting design for film, TV, architecture, concerts and much more...opening up your career options and skills base. On completion of this course there will be over twenty different career options available to me.”

UCAS code: J992
Entry requirements: 300 UCAS tariff points, eg, BBB at A-level
Additional criteria: An interview, plus A-levels to include relevant subjects
Sandwich: Yes
Length: Full-time 3 years • Sandwich 4 years
Foundation studies: Yes
Faculty and location: Advanced Technology, Treforest Campus

 

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