Live Production

Certificate

Program Number: 902063CERT

Credits: 21

Area of Study: Arts, Design and Humanities

Delivery Method:
Some Online / Some In Person*

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $2,916.90
Materials/Supplemental Costs
-
$269.10
Other Costs
-
$0.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$3,186.00
Overview

Overview

​The Live Production certificate at Madison College  offers you an opportunity to learn about some of the unique and little-known jobs in the live music/concert industry, including sound, video & light engineering.

As a student in the Live Production certificate you will have the opportunity to:

  • Take a peek behind the curtain of the concert industry to discover what it takes to produce a live event.  Professionals from various disciplines in the live music industry will share their knowledge about what type of jobs are available, and the skills you’ll need to successfully access those jobs.
  • Learn from industry professionals who will serve as guest lecturers.  Interact in the classroom as they share their technical skills and knowledge about what it takes to be successful in this nontraditional industry.
  • Learn how to create project management plans that address employer and customer needs
  • Apply classroom knowledge by training on state-of-the-art sound and light equipment at Madison area equipment suppliers.
  • Tour local music venues like the Sylvee, Orpheum and Majestic Theater to talk to industry professionals and watch them in action. 

Program Details

Students in MATC's Live Production certificate can attend part-time.

Live Production certificate classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Truax

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Admission

Admission

To Apply
 

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Live Production certificate at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

  • Apply the principles of sound, lighting and video engineering to events in all aspects of the live music industry.
  • Demonstrate to potential employers your proficiency in the use of current software, techniques and tools.
  • Develop and execute a project management plan.
  • Work with other professionals to successfully produce live events in a variety of venues.

 

Careers

Careers

Once you've earned your certificate in Live Production from Madison College, you will be qualified for valuable work including:

  • Event Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Sound Engineer
  • Live Sound Technician
  • Lighting Designer
  • Lighting Technician
  • Audio/Visual Tech
  • Video Production Tech
  • Video Technician
  • Event Producer

With additional education or work experience you may be prepared to work as an audio/visual systems tech, concert promoter, dj, stagehand, event crew member, technical director, or manager. 

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