Entertainment Technologies, AAS

A 25 19 0 A6

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50361

This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level employment in entertainment, particularly in the fields of sound and lighting. Instruction not only provides training in these technical aspects, but also prepares students to manage careers in this contract-to-contract type of work. Course work includes exposure to the entire live concert and sound recording processes. Course work will also include music fundamentals, entertainment law and marketing/promotion.  Students will also receive course work in electronic music. Graduates may find employment as entry-level crew and/or production assistants in concert or event setups, with recording companies, or sound/lighting companies. Graduates will also be prepared to manage their careers (or others’ careers) in the sound/lighting area or professional music entertainment. 

Upon successful completion of the Entertainment Technologies degree, students will be able to:

• Apply foundational concepts in entertainment technologies.
• Implement professional practices within the entertainment industry.
• Use technical skills to support creative production goals.
• Solve production challenges in the entertainment industry.