FdA Live Events Production FdA
Academy of Live Technology

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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2 Years

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**This course will prepare you for an exciting career in live experience and entertainment by introducing you to the technical, design and management areas of live events.**In your first year, you’ll gain a strong understanding across a range of technical, creative and production management disciplines. In the second year, you will choose two subject areas to focus on.With four distinct pathways for you to choose from, you can choose to specialise in the following areas:- Lighting for live ...Read more


This course will prepare you for an exciting career in live experience and entertainment by introducing you to the technical, design and management areas of live events.

In your first year, you’ll gain a strong understanding across a range of technical, creative and production management disciplines. In the second year, you will choose two subject areas to focus on.With four distinct pathways for you to choose from, you can choose to specialise in the following areas:- Lighting for live events- Live sound- Live visuals- Event businessWhether you’re interested in lighting a stage, projecting stunning visuals or running an events business, this Foundation Degree allows you to focus on your chosen subject area whilst developing an underpinning knowledge of all four key areas. You’ll graduate as a specialised yet well-rounded live events professional.


Why study at the Academy of Live Technology?

Our specialist courses have been developed with careers in mind. You’ll have access to work experience opportunities and award-winning partnerships to help you prepare for the world of work ahead of you.When you study at the Academy of Live Technology, you’ll learn in a unique creative environment where some of the world’s greatest productions are put together. You’ll be taught by experts who bring their years of industry experience to your learning. You’ll see theory come to life as you get hands-on while you study.There is the option to carry on to the third year by applying for the BA (Hons) Top-Up after successful completion of the Foundation Degree.The course is regulated by the Office for Students.

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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

C - EE Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

C - CD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

32 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

P,P Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PP Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

• One A-level at grade C• Two A-levels at grades EE• One AVCE Double Award at grades EE

• One Advanced Higher at grade C• Two Highers at grades CD

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Students are expected to complete their Access to HE Diploma.• 45 level 3 credits at pass

• One IB Diploma with 24 IB points

BTEC Nationals (Excluding Early Years) (NQF)• One BTEC National Certificate at grades PP• One BTEC National Award at grade M

BTEC Nationals (QCF)• One BTEC Diploma (Level 3) at grades PP• One BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) at grade M

• One Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£20000 Per year

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Academy of Live Technology
Unit 53/55 Lidgate Crescent - Langthwaite Grange Ind. Est. South Kirkby WF9 3NR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moorthorpe  0.1 miles away

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