ENTE 106 Entertainment Technology Audio

Entertainment Technology Audio prepares students for supporting and facilitating audio  needs  for presentational events. Students will learn the practical use of audio technologies, specifically installing and uninstalling equipment for various types of events. Topics will include installation  troubleshooting, communication skills, customer service skills, teamwork, time management, labor management, and safety codes.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENTE 101

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate principles of basic acoustics and audio engineering.
   
2. 2. Utilize audio control and playback systems.
3. 3. Demonstrate effective management of live audio support for an event, including adjusting to presenter needs.
4. 4. Create and interpret appropriate paperwork for sound needs for presentational events.
5. 5. Utilize effective communication skills within the sound installation team, while managing a team, and when communicating with clients.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate principles of basic acoustics and audio engineering.
   

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Embeded test questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer results

   Program Goal(s)

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

   3. Identify and utilize electrical, lighting, and acoustical theories and designs pertaining to live events.

2. 2. Utilize audio control and playback systems.

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   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Assignment rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   4. Demonstrate the proficient use of industry standard audio, lighting, video, stage rigging, and set construction equipment.

3. 3. Demonstrate effective management of live audio support for an event, including adjusting to presenter needs.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Embeded test questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer results

   Program Goal(s)

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

   5. Operate competently within the entire production process for live events by demonstrating technician best practices that support live events.

4. 4. Create and interpret appropriate paperwork for sound needs for presentational events.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Assignment rubric
5. 5. Utilize effective communication skills within the sound installation team, while managing a team, and when communicating with clients.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Assignment rubric