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Diploma of Stage Lighting & Video

Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production

Mississauga, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

One-year diploma in lighting and video design and operation for live events.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Stage Lighting & Video can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Lighting and video designers and operators for live events

Curriculum

One year of two terms
22-32 hours a week. Courses: stage lighting principles and workshops I-II
Lighting design workshops I-II
Video principles and workshop
Principles of light and vision
Electronics
Health and safety
Concert and tour management
And three capstones in lighting design
Stage lighting and video.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma (or equivalent) plus enthusiasm for a career in the entertainment industry (FAQ https://metalworksinstitute.com/faq/)
An interview may be requested
Music Performance and Music Performance & Technology also need an audition/video submission.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (or equivalent) plus enthusiasm for a career in the entertainment industry (FAQ https://metalworksinstitute.com/faq/), An interview may be requested, Music Performance and Music Performance & Technology also need an audition/video submission.

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent.

How to apply

Review the entry requirements and intake details for Diploma in Stage Lighting & Video. Complete the first part of the Metalworks Institute online diploma application. Use the emailed credentials to finish the second part and provide any documentation requested by the admissions counselor. Attend an interview or audition if requested for your programme. After the admission decision
Complete registration within the period specified by the institute.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,000 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Mississauga
Faculty or school	Academic Affairs
Department	Stage Lighting & Video
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jun 2027
202 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.