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Entertainment Technology A.A.S. Degree (Career)

Pending MHEC Approval
Application Code 317

For curriculum information, contact the Arts & Humanities Division - Room HVPA-200 - 443-518-1480.

The Entertainment Technology AAS degree prepares students to obtain audio, lighting, video, and live event crew positions that support presenting and entertainment events for organizations of all types and sizes. This degree is a hands-on workforce training program, which insures that graduates are well-prepared to enter into needed technical positions. The program partners with local organizations to offer on-the-job training as well as potential post-graduation employment.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3
ENTE-101Introduction to Entertainment Technology

3
-Mathematics Core Course

3
THET-135Stagecraft I

3
CMSY-110Software Applications for Micros

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
CADD-101Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

3
ENTE-105Entertainment Technology Lighting

3
ENTE-106Entertainment Technology Audio

3
PHYS-101Technical Physical Science

4
THET-110Introduction to Theatre

3
THET-160Theatre Practicum I

1

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleCredits
COOP-190Internship I

2

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
COOP-191Internship II

2
ENTE-107Entertainment Technology Video

3
ENTE-215Entertainment Technology Troubleshooting

3
SPCH-101Introduction to Human Communication

3
-OR
SPCH-110Interpersonal Communication

3
THET-120Stage Management

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
COOP-201Cooperative Education Work Experience I

3
ENTE-230Entertainment Technology Capstone Projects

3
-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A

3
THET-245Production Management

3

A graduate should be able to

  1. 1. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning as it applies to Entertainment Technology.
  2. 2. Demonstrate self-confidence, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and open-mindedness.
  3. 3. Identify and utilize electrical, lighting, and acoustical theories and designs pertaining to live events.
  4. 4. Demonstrate the proficient use of industry standard audio, lighting, video, stage rigging, and set construction equipment.
  5. 5. Operate competently within the entire production process for live events by demonstrating technician best practices that support live events.
  6. 6. Create basic scenic, lighting, audio, and video designs.

Total Credit Hours: 60