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Sound and Lighting Design

Degree

Bachelor’s
Sound and Lighting Design

Study Mode

Fulltime

Major Code

7210303

Intake Period

08/2026

Duration

4 years

Admission Subject Combinations

  • A00: Mathematics - Physics - Chemistry
  • A01: Mathematics - Physics - English
  • C00: Literature - History - Geography
  • C01: Literature - Mathematics - Physics
  • D01: Literature - Mathematics - English
  • X78: Literature - Economic and Legal Education - English

Campus

Main Campus, 69/68 Dang Thuy Tram, Binh Loi Trung Ward, HCMC

Overview

The faculty consists of leading artists and experts.

The faculty consists of leading artists and experts.

Learn directly from experienced performing artists and educators who inspire and provide clear career guidance.

The faculty consists of leading artists and experts.
Study and practice in a creative space on campus.

Study and practice in a creative space on campus.

Learn, perform, and practice right on modern stages, film sets, and studios within the campus.

Study and practice in a creative space on campus.
Practical-oriented training – learning through projects.

Practical-oriented training – learning through projects.

The learning model connected to real projects helps students develop skills, creative thinking, and readiness for employment after graduation.

Practical-oriented training – learning through projects.
Participate in prestigious festivals and art awards.

Participate in prestigious festivals and art awards.

Engage and compete in art, film, and music festivals and competitions both domestically and internationally.

Participate in prestigious festivals and art awards.
Masterclasses and international academic collaboration.

Masterclasses and international academic collaboration.

Programs regularly organize masterclasses and international partnerships, accessing modern art training standards.

Masterclasses and international academic collaboration.
Experience in performance and artistic production from the first year.

Experience in performance and artistic production from the first year.

Participate in performance, production, and artistic projects right from the first year.

Experience in performance and artistic production from the first year.

Program Highlights

Combining technology, art, stagecraft, and events

Training experienced designers who can integrate artistic thinking with a technological foundation.

Technical thinking that combines aesthetics and spatial emotion

Understanding the design philosophy, from conceptualization and system design to organizing and operating performances.

Practice on modern sound and lighting equipment

A system of studios, film sets, and theaters that meet standards, equipped with modern technology and updated equipment.

Program Structure

  • Fundamentals of Music
  • Application Software 1
  • Application Software 2
  • Application Software 3
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Applications
  • Principles of Visual Perception
  • Principles of Acoustics
  • Fundamentals of Audio Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Lighting Engineering
  • AI Applications in Sound and Lighting Design
  • Audio Production
  • Stage Design

 

Specialized Knowledge: Sound Creation and Visual Effects (Elective Major Orientation)

  • Advanced Audio Production
  • Advanced Lighting Design
  • Advanced Stage Directing
  • Advanced Audio Editing
  • Multimedia Visual Creation
  • Harmony and Orchestration
  • Artistic Lighting and Color Design

                 Advanced Knowledge 1: Visual Effects
                 Required Courses:

  • Visual Effects Design and Programming
  • 3D Stage Design and Simulation
  • Sound Design for Film and Television
  • Practice in Music Event Production
  • Audio – Lighting Synchronization
  • Practice in Lighting Event Production

                 Elective Courses:

  • Filming Techniques and Video Editing
  • Digital Photography Techniques
  • Visual Effects in Stage Performances
  • Audio, Lighting, and Video for Stage Performances

                 Advanced Knowledge 2: Sound Creation

                 Required Courses:

  • Artistic Sound Design
  • Sound Design for Film and Television
  • Digital Signal Processing and Audio Effects
  • Audio for Commercials and Viral Clips
  • Audio for Games and Animation I
  • Audio for Games and Animation II

                 Elective Courses:

  • Television Design
  • Film Production Management
  • Music Project Management
  • Studio Engineering

Specialized Knowledge: Audio and Lighting Event Production (Elective Major Orientation)

  • Research on Event Technology and Equipment
  • Business Law and Legal Issues Related to Events
  • Event Management and Organization
  • Principles of Management
  • Event Risk Management and Safety
  • Creativity and Concept Development for Events
  • Event Script and Program Development Techniques

                  Advanced Knowledge 1: Event Organization for Audio and Lighting

                 Required Courses:

  • Stage Management
  • Entertainment Event Management
  • Event Concept Creation and Proposal Development
  • Event Operations
  • Audio, Lighting, and Video for Festivals and Performances
  • Script Analysis and Stage Direction

                 Elective Courses:

  • Media Procurement Planning
  • Concept Design and Brand Identity
  • Design and Technology for Mobile Device Experiences
  • Culture and Communication in Esports

                 Advanced Knowledge 2: Audio and Lighting Event Production

                 Required Courses:

  • Stage Design for Artistic Events
  • Installation Art and Event Decoration Design
  • Principles and Design of Lighting Systems, LED Screens, and Event Effects
  • Stage Engineering and Event Installation Structures
  • Event Design Project Management
  • Event Marketing Communication Design

                 Elective Courses:

  • Technical Drawing and Advanced 3D Stage Modeling for Events
  • Advanced Installation Art and Event Decoration Design
  • Budget and Production Cost Management
  • Industrial Science and Culture of Video Games
  • 8 English modules meeting NEAS standards (Australia), ensuring an IELTS 6.0 graduation standard
  • Graduation Internship
  • Graduation Project
  • 8 General education modules

Learning, Teaching & Assessment Methods

Methodology Overview

(connected with diverse experiences, connected with practice, comprehensive development)

  • Designing and operating sound and lighting systems for stages, events, and live shows.
  • Workshops with sound engineers, lighting designers, and stage directors.
  • Early internships at event companies, theaters, and performance organizations.

 

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Multimodal Learning Approaches

  • Designing and operating sound and lighting for stages, events, and performances.
  • Workshops with sound engineers, lighting designers, and stage directors.
  • Early internships at event companies, theaters, and performance organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates are confident to:

  • Ability to design and operate practical sound and lighting.
  • Technical thinking that combines aesthetics and spatial emotion.
  • Quickly adapt to technology and digital media trends.

Learning and Practice Facilities

Innovation Center

Modern learning spaces and diverse practice environments help students develop professional skills and prepare for real-world work.

15+

Functional labs for unlimited learning

Stage, film set, and studio space right on campus.

Library

The Faculty Library offers thousands of books to support students’ learning and research needs, as well as the in-depth teaching and academic research activities of faculty members within the Faculty and the University.

Auditorium

Complies with international standards, accommodating approximately 1,600 seats, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and featuring floors and walls entirely constructed from soundproof wood.

Swimming Pool

A space for physical training and relaxation right on campus. The modern swimming pool meets safety standards and caters to swimming lessons, training, and hosting various water sports activities.

HUB

A space where students can seek assistance with academic-related issues.

Auditorium

Complies with international standards, accommodating approximately 1,600 seats, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and featuring floors and walls entirely constructed from soundproof wood.

Faculty

The Faculty of Creative Technology has a team of experienced lecturers, including Masters, Doctors, and Associate Professors. The dedicated and highly qualified faculty is an important foundation that guides learners in the right direction, fosters creative abilities through a clear pathway, and helps them gradually affirm their personal mark.

DR. VO VAN LAC

DR. VO VAN LAC

Dean of Faculty of Creative Technology

“The Faculty of Creative Technology has a team of lecturers comprised of Masters and PhDs with rich experience. The dedicated faculty plays an important role in guiding learners to be well-directed and develop their creativity, establishing a clear pathway for individual achievements.”

Alumni Community

11800+

Graduates

6000+

Current Students

93%

Employed Within 1 Year Of Graduation

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sound and Lighting Design program are equipped with a solid legal foundation to develop careers in various fields with positions such as:

  • Event Organizer and Coordinator
  • Audio and Lighting System Manager
  • Production Assistant, Stage and Event Technical Manager
  • Event Project Manager and Performance Production Manager

Scholarship Program Tuition

An investment of 200 - 250 million VND for the entire course at Van Lang is how you take control of your future path with transparency in an international-standard ecosystem. This is a worthy investment to unlock your potential in a modern environment, ready to become a global citizen.

Van Lang Talent Scholarship

300 talent scholarships worth 25 - 100 million VND, for students with outstanding achievements in various fields. Scholarships accompanying female students. Scholarships accompanying education majors.

Official information will be announced on the Van Lang University website in March 2026.

Admission Requirements

In 2026, you can apply for admission to Van Lang University using 05 methods

Competency profile assessment includes high school academic transcript (60%), foreign language proficiency (10%), personal assessment based on major orientation (30%), and a career orientation assessment (not graded)

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