Bringing Performances to Life
Are you a behind-the-scenes kind of person? If operating cameras, lights, sound and staging is what excites you, learn how to make it your career.
Studying live production at LBC and gives creative Christians the chance to become an integral part of the performing arts world. Through this major, you’ll get a hands-on learning experience with state-of-the-art audio, video and lighting technology used in live events and studio production. Plus, there so many chances for students to use their newly acquired skills right on our campus!
Come and learn the ins and outs of what it takes to produce performances, both big and small.
Get hands-on training with experienced professionals to prepare for careers in broadcasting, journalism, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, show production, video production, and graphic design.
You may also enjoy this music video written, performed, recorded, filmed and edited by our Worship Arts and Media Arts Production Majors.
This course introduces the student to a biblically-based and theoretically-effective use of live sound reinforcement based on broad technical knowledge within the context of professional ministry. The fundamentals of sound, acoustics and live audio production, with particular focus on ministry applications, are taught with a hands-on approach. Instruction includes experience in analog and digital hardware and related software.
A foundational understanding of a biblical theology of worship is introduced. Additionally, an overview of the art of worship from early Christian times through the current post-modern trends is included. Practical implications for worship situations in today’s church are drawn from both the biblical and historical context.
This course introduces the student to a biblically-based and theoretically-effective use of live sound reinforcement based on broad technical knowledge within the context of professional ministry. The fundamentals of sound, acoustics and live audio production, with particular focus on ministry applications, are taught with a hands-on approach. Instruction includes experience in analog and digital hardware and related software.
An introduction to the art of staging and illumination: the course will teach the fundamentals of stage lighting, including the history of lighting, illumination, lighting equipment, projection principles, color, elementary electricity, and light controls (digital and analog). Basic stage design will then be taught and related to the concepts of proper illumination.
An investigation of the origin and development of sacred song from its beginnings to the present, with special reference to the relation of sacred Christian song to historical, sociological and theological trends, and the biblical principles and historical trends inherent in the use of sacred song in personal and corporate worship. Sacred song in Western civilization will be the central focus, though not to the exclusion of other world music movements and influences.
This course covers video fundamentals including analog and digital technology, video signal analysis, HDTV, and evolution of the technology. Students will learn digital camera operation, basic shooting and lighting techniques, and basic editing and exporting. An introduction to video editing by working with audio, transitions, titling, and motion graphics in their productions is included.
This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of stage management, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibilities of a professional technical director. Dialogue on the impact of a biblical worldview to the technical arts is inherent in the course. In addition, discussion of leadership principles, resources for character development, and discussion of administrative process are included. The course includes exposure to technical directors serving/working in the professional world of ministry and/or public venues.
This course will focus on video post-production including the basics of editing, compositing and motion graphics. Concepts and techniques of non-linear editing, compositing layers of computer generated imagery and live action video, special effects, camera movements and cinematic points of view be addressed. The development of portfolio materials will demonstrate the student’s ability to design and communicate effective messages.
This course introduces the student to technologies required for effective staging of live events, from hardware to software applications, building on the equipment discussed and learned in the Staging and Illumination course. A good portion of the course is spent observing and researching common practice in live production venues, permanent and touring.
A scientific study of sound and its behavior as it relates to the live production environment. Additional application to the recording environment is included. Basic acoustic principles and practice are discussed and observed in public and private venues.
TThis course is an in-depth investigation, with practical application, of the administrative process involved in a worship arts ministry. Basic areas covered will include the supervision and management of people and resources, vision-building, leadership development/staffing, planning of worship events, budgeting, and administering the use of electronic media/technology in worship.
This course is an applied study working in the Technical Department. A student will receive hands-on training in stage lighting, media/projection, and sound reinforcement. Experience will follow a typical employment model, working under a boss and alongside a Tech Crew. (NOTE: The student’s Program Director/Coordinator, or delegate, will be denoted as the “LBC Internship Supervisor.”)
This course will be an in-depth study of the operating procedures of modern audio recording, putting into practice many of the fundamentals of sound, acoustics, and production taught in pre-requisite courses.
This course covers video fundamentals including analog and digital technology, video signal analysis, HDTV, and evolution of the technology. Students will learn digital camera operation, basic shooting and lighting techniques, and basic editing and exporting. An introduction to video editing by working with audio, transitions, titling, and motion graphics in their productions is included.
Featured Alumna: Evelyn Stauffer (’14)
Evelyn is a graduate of our communication program and now serves as the Deputy Press Secretary for a major U.S. government agency. Read her story here.