Every concert, award night, corporate launch and big wedding needs a team that can build, power, rig and run the show safely. IIED’s event and technical production courses in Mumbai train you to be that team — from one-month CAD and Vectorworks courses to a two-year MA in Technical Production.
Our Event & Technical Production Courses
MA in Technical Production
A two-year, full-time master’s in technical production for concerts, weddings, corporate events, film, TV and broadcast — staging, rigging, power, sound, lighting and video systems, safety, logistics and production management, ending in a live public production.
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Eligibility: graduate in any discipline
- Fees: ₹3,50,000 per year
View the MA in Technical Production →
CAD for Events & Entertainment
A one-month AutoCAD course for event professionals: concert layouts, stage elevations, wedding layouts and perspective drawings, drafted to scale. 36 hours of training, supervised practice and assignments.
Vectorworks Spotlight for Event Production
A one-month Vectorworks Spotlight course: precise technical layouts, 3D event drawings and lighting visualisation. 48 hours of live training and practice.
Which Course Is Right for You?
| Course | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MA in Technical Production | 2 years | Graduates who want to become technical directors or production managers |
| CAD for Events | 1 month | Event professionals who need scaled AutoCAD drawings |
| Vectorworks Spotlight | 1 month | Production and lighting teams who need 2D and 3D technical drawings |
What You’ll Learn
- Health, safety and risk assessment for live events
- Staging, stage machinery, trussing and rigging
- Power distribution and generators
- Sound, lighting, video and LED systems as one production
- Production planning, logistics and site management
- Technical drawings in AutoCAD and Vectorworks
Careers in Event & Technical Production
- Technical Director
- Production Manager
- Technical Producer
- Stage Manager
- Rigging Supervisor
- CAD / Vectorworks Draughtsperson
Read more: Technical Production Manager: Real Salary & Career Path in India.
Why Study Production at IIED?
- Hands-on training on real staging, truss, power and systems
- Industry faculty who run live productions
- Industry-standard tools: AutoCAD and Vectorworks Spotlight
- Safety built in from the first week
Production Guides from Our Blog
- What Is Technical Production in Events?
- Technical Director vs Production Manager
- CAD vs Vectorworks for Event Production
- Rigging & Trussing Career in India
- Backstage Technical Crew Career in India
- Production Manager Event Day: An Honest Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is technical production in events?
Technical production is the work of turning a creative idea into a show that can be built, powered, rigged and run safely — staging, structures, rigging, power, sound, lighting, video, scheduling and site management.
Is technical production the same as event management?
No. Event management focuses on clients, planning and coordination. Technical production focuses on how the show is physically built and run.
Which software do event production teams use?
AutoCAD and Vectorworks Spotlight are the standard tools for stage plans, venue layouts, rigging plots and technical drawings.
Which course should I start with?
If you want a full career as a technical director or production manager, choose the two-year MA in Technical Production. If you already work in events and need drawing skills, start with CAD for Events or Vectorworks Spotlight — each takes one month.
Do I need an engineering background?
No. The MA in Technical Production is open to graduates from any discipline and starts from first principles, with safety built in from day one.
Ready to start your career in event production? Book a free visit to IIED’s Mumbai campus and sit in on a real class. Call 9892966334 or send us an enquiry.