6A005E - Sound, Lighting and Video for Festivals and Touring 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6A005E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sound, Lighting and Video for Festivals and Touring | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Williams | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Hughes, Rob Locke, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100703 - stage management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module aims to develop knowledge of the technical and logistical requirements of the music festival and touring sectors the event production industry.
Content Summary
Through lectures, tutorials and workshop sessions, students will engage with the following areas:
Appraisal of the music festival and touring environments, and their specific technical requirements
Analysis of the technical roles within the festival and touring sector.
Recognition of the logistical challenges of a music festival as both a receiving and touring team.
Construction of meaningful technical advance documentation, and artist riders.
Understanding the requirements of the event professional within a festival and touring environment
Developing knowledge of temporary demountable structures, specific to the festival environment
Considering the mental health impact that a high stress environment can cause.
Explore the variety of routes into the industry and identify suitable pathways.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 28 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Determine industry standard working methods within technical production for the festival and touring industries. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the technical requirements and roles within the festival and touring sectors. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD013148 | Sound and Lighting for Live Music | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Touring Advance Documentation | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | Plan a Festival or Tour | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |