Event & Media Production (EMP)
Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
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.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
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
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- 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 sh