The Sound and Lighting Design program focuses on creating audiovisual experiences for stages, events, films, and various performance spaces. Students are introduced to sound and lighting techniques, equipment, and how to combine these elements to enhance the emotional impact of a work. This field supports projects and professional performance environments, helping to develop creative abilities, systematic thinking, and professional skills in events, entertainment, and contemporary arts.

Program Code: 7210303
Duration: 4 years
Degree: Bachelor

Graduate Competencies

Graduates are competent in

Design and Operation: Capable of designing and operating real-world sound and lighting systems.
Technical-Artistic Thinking: Applying technical thinking closely combined with aesthetics and spatial emotions.
Technology Adaptation: Quickly adapting to the latest technology and digital media trends.

Curriculum

Core Courses

Basic Music, Visual Principles, Acoustic Principles
Basic Principles of Sound and Lighting Techniques
Sound Production, Stage Design
Application Software (1, 2, 3)
Exploring and Applying AI in Sound and Lighting Design,...

Advanced Courses | Specialization

Specialized Knowledge: Sound Creation and Visual Effects (Specialization Orientation)

Advanced Sound Production
Advanced Lighting Design
Advanced Stage Directing
Advanced Sound Editing
Multimedia Visual Creation
Harmony and Orchestration
Artistic Light and Color Design,...

Advanced Knowledge 1: Visual Effects

Mandatory Courses:

Visual Effects Design and Programming
3D Stage Design and Simulation
Sound Design for Film and Television
Practice, Music Event Production
Sound-Light Synchronization
Practice, Light Event Production,...

Elective Courses:

Cinematography and Video Editing Techniques
Digital Photography Techniques
Visual Effects in Stage Performance
Sound, Light, and Video for Stage Performances,...

Advanced Knowledge 2: Sound Creation

Mandatory Courses:

Artistic Sound Design
Sound Design for Film and Television
Digital Sound Signal Processing and Effects
Sound for Commercials and Viral Clips
Sound for Games and Animation I
Sound for Games and Animation II,...

Elective Courses:

Television Design
Film Production Management
Music Project Management
Studio Techniques,...

English Courses

Graduation Courses

Internship and Graduation Project

General Courses

Program Features

Outstanding Learning Methods:

Directly experience performance, design, and operation of sound and lighting, participate in workshops with sound engineers, lighting designers, and stage directors. Early internships at event companies, theaters, and performance units. Compete in domestic and international art, film, and music festivals and awards.

Specialized Learning Spaces:

Auditoriums, studios, recording rooms,...

Career Prospects

Event organization and coordination specialist.
Sound and lighting system management and operation specialist.
Production assistant, stage technical management for events.
Event project management and performance program production,...

Information is for reference, compiled from the official website of Van Lang University and may be updated according to social needs, training orientation, and new educational requirements in each period.

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