Program Overview

Event & Media Production (EMP)

Overview

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.

Skills

• event planning and production
• audio and video production
• interactive and wide-screen presentation creation
• script writing
• video projection
• show calling
• virtual event production

Work Experience

Field Placement

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.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Program and Course Delivery

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.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• live event producer
• meeting planner
• camera operator
• content producer
• audiovisual technician
• event sales and marketing
• creative director
• e-sports producer

You may find yourself working for production companies, audio/video suppliers, corporations, education, video production, and trade shows.

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Student Life

Join a diverse and welcoming community of peers and supporters, offering you a blend of academic excellence and vibrant urban life.

Student Experience

Experience the 3 Pillars of Event and Media Production

Discover Seneca’s cutting-edge Event and Media Production program—where you will find your launchpad into the dynamic world of live events.

Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.

Related Programs

• Broadcasting – Television
• Honours Bachelor of Communications & Media
• Production Assistant – Film & TV
• Visual Content Creation