As a light and sound technician, you always know how to create the right atmosphere everywhere. Something for you? Then take a look at this light and sound programme
As an All-round stage and event technician, you create the desired atmosphere with light, sound and image. You design, create light, image and sound plans. You install the sound equipment, arrange the light show and take care of the image technology.
In consultation with the client, you create the perfect atmosphere in the show. The pressure is high, you often work long days and safety is your top priority. When the audience is there, there is only one thing in the world of stage and event technology: The show must go on.
Study evenings
A study evening is an evening where you are introduced to our school and MBO programmes. A study evening is organised on a smaller scale than an open day. Our study evenings take place on: 25 March, 17 April and 3 June from 17.00 – 20.00.
Cluster
Sound & Vision
Training duration & training
3 years
Level 4
Location
Eindhoven
Admission requirements
Minimum diploma vmbo-kaderberoepsgerichte leerweg or transition certificate havo 3 to 4
Diploma
All-round stage and event technician
Training certificate number: 25798
Cost
On this page, you will find more information on costs for the course
What am I doing?
After consultation with the client, you translate your creative concept into a technical production plan. Together with the crew, you take care of setting up and operating all sound, lighting and image equipment. As a beginning professional, you can handle various types of theatre spots and lights, microphones, mixing consoles, lighting tables, LED screens, and media servers. Together with the stage manager, you are responsible for the overall picture, with the technology supporting the atmosphere of the production.
What am I making?
You create the atmosphere for a show by translating a creative idea into the right technique. To do this, you draw up lighting, image and sound plans. You are also responsible for rigging and safety. During your studies, you will put this into practice during festivals and concerts such as Festival Circulo and Rowen Heze’s final concert. You will work in small theatres but also join the production of large events. Stage and event technology students have also participated in GLOW with the Rainbow project. Watch a video of that project here.
What am I learning?
You will develop skills in lighting, sound and visual engineering, rigging, electrical engineering and projection mapping techniques. You will learn to research, experiment and visualise, prepare a technical production step by step and work with software such as Vectorworks, Capture, WYSIWYG, Cuelux, MagicQ, GrandMA 3D, DAW software (Studio One, Audition), Resolume, Madmapper, Arkaos and NovastarLCT. In addition, you can obtain the BMT certificate (Operational Mechanic Draughtsman). Of course, general subjects such as Dutch, English, maths and citizenship are also part of the programme.
During the programme, you will have plenty of opportunity to gain practical experience during SintLucas events and external clients. You can also work on your own projects, for instance from the theatre where you work or with the band you play in. You also work together with students from other courses within and outside SintLucas, including the Rock City Institute and the Metal Factory. With this personal learning route, you build your own portfolio. An important added value of the SintLucas light and sound study programme.
Where do I do my internship?
Where you intern will depend on your interests and learning needs. Think about local theatres, pop stages, national concert centres or rental companies. During the internships, you can broaden or deepen your knowledge in light, sound, image, rigging or work preparation.
Watch the video of Willem’s internship at Hoevenaars here and the video of Lars’ internship at ECI Cultuurfabriek Roermond here.
What should I be able to do and like?
As an all-round stage and event technician, you like variety. You don’t mind working evenings and weekends and often work long hours. As a real team player, you and the rest of the crew ensure that visitors have an unforgettable experience. You can empathise with the client’s wishes and translate them into a creative and technical plan. You also keep an overview and have an eye for detail. If you come across a problem, you tackle it in a solution-oriented way.
What can I do after SintLucas?
After the stage and event technology course, with the diploma in your pocket, you can work at a production company, in a theatre, at a pop podium, a concert centre or at a rental company. Or you can work as a (freelance) technician and be hired for performances, festivals or concerts. Of course, you can also continue your studies at a higher vocational school.
How does application and admission work?
You will apply for the programme of your choice via our website from 1 November 2024. After your application, you will receive an invitation for a matching interview at SintLucas. During an interview with a teacher and student from the study programme of your choice, together we will see if you and SintLucas are a match. Above all, we have an open and relaxed conversation, so you can make a good study choice. In preparation for the interview, you can bring (creative) work with you. It is also possible to make an assignment. After the interview, you will receive a study advice. This advice can be positive (we think you fit in with SintLucas and the study programme) or negative (we think another school and study programme would suit you better). Even with a negative recommendation, you are admissible at SintLucas. We trust that you will make a good study choice with our advice. Read more about application and admission here.
If you have a question about this, please send an e-mail to aanmelding@sintlucas.nl.
