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.
Ontario College Diploma
4 Semesters (2 Years)
September
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.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
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.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
You may find yourself working for production companies, audio/video suppliers, corporations, education, video production and trade shows.
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| EMP100 | Visual Skills I | 3 |
| EMP110 | Intro. to Corporate Media/Business Theatre | 2 |
| EMP111 | Multimedia I: Presentation Software | 3 |
| EMP116 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| EMP141 | Media Writing | 3 |
| EMP161 | Live Event Production I | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EMP142 | Script Visual Media | 3 |
| EMP212 | Multimedia II - Advanced Software Capabilities | 3 |
| EMP222 | Audio Production II | 3 |
| EMP231 | Video I - Corporate Video Production | 3 |
| EMP251 | Event and Production Planning | 3 |
| EMP261 | Live Event Production II | 4 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| EMP311 | Production Scheduling and Floor Plans | 3 |
| EMP313 | Multimedia III - Advanced Systems | 3 |
| EMP322 | Live Event Audio | 3 |
| EMP332 | Video II - Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| EMP361 | Live Event Production III | 4 |
| EMP373 | Event Marketing and Public Relations | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| EMP411 | Small Business Practices | 2 |
| EMP461 | Live Event Production IV | 5 |
| EMP463 | Post Production Workshop | 4 |
| EMP480 | Industry Field Placement | 2 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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