Portfolio: Event Staging
Case Study: Drexel University
Event: Open House
Location: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
An impactful event to drive student enrollment and retention – students as well as parents come together for an exciting and lasting first impression of Drexel University.
Client Needs
- Highlight Drexel University as the premier “Modern Urban University” for global engagement, research and experiential learning
- Loud, high-energy music that appeals to students
- Eye-catching lighting and grandiose sound effects
- Fast-paced, engaging video integration
- Image magnification, PowerPoint, DVD and music playback, voice support and presentation editing as necessary
- Clear sight lines for all attendees
- Quick transition between sessions
The IMS Solution
- Three screen set for image magnification and presentation support
- Draping, upright truss with spandex wrap for set design
- Three Christie 10k DLP Projectors: Rear projection set to maximize usable floor space
- JBL Line Array hung for total audio coverage and optimal sound reinforcement
- Two Subwoofers for full low end coverage
- Shure UHF wireless microphones for zero interference audio
- 360 Systems InstantReplay Device for sound effect playback
- Grass Valley Turbo Video Switcher for on the fly content swapping and editing
- LED uplighting to for added atmosphere
- Podium and hard wired microphone set for presenters
Result
- Event set design, lighting, audio and seamless video coverage electrified students and parents
- Event reinforced students choosing of Drexel University to further their education and excited them for classes to begin
- Reassured parents that they were making a strong investment in their son or daughter’s future by sending them to Drexel University




