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Stage & Live Events
This course specialises in technical theatre and live event production, covering areas such as stage lighting, live sound, stage and production management, video editing, motion graphics, live streaming and projection mapping. Students develop the skills to design and deliver creative work that supports live performances, events, and hybrid experiences. Graduates can pursue careers as technical theatre and live event professionals across these fields.
Applicants with colour vision deficiency, severe vision deficiency or hearing deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.
This course was previously known as Media Post-Production.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Stage & Live Events |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any 1 relevant subject:
| 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Introduction to Film & Media
- Storytelling Techniques
- Filmmaking
- Live Performances & Events
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Stage Management
- Stagecraft
- Video Editing
- Audio Production 1
- Multicam & Livestream for Events
- Career & Professional Preparation I
- Health & Wellness
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE)
- Innovation Made Possible
- English Language Express (for selected students only)
- Production Management
- Lighting
- Drafting for Theatre
- Motion & Computer Graphics
- Projection Mapping 1
- Audio Production 2
- Live Sound
- Experience Design for Events
- Career & Professional Preparation II
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
- Capstone Project
- Projection Mapping 2
- Internship
- Industry Immersion Programme (for selected students)
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Internship
| Internship duration | 16 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Stage Technician
- Lighting Technician
- Sound Technician
- Multimedia Technician
- Stage Manager
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Assistant Production Manager
- Assistant Producer
- Assistant Lighting Designer
- Assistant Sound Designer
- Assistant Multimedia Designer
- Video Editor
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Production Assistant
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.