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Entertainment Technologies - Concert Sound and Lighting Option, AAS


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A 25 19 0 A2

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

This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level employment in the entertainment industry, particularly in the fields of concert sound and lighting. Course work includes exposure to the entire live concert sound and lighting processes. Course work will also include music business, including entertainment law and promotion. Students will also receive course work in music theory, electronic music, and recording engineering. Graduates may find employment as entry-level crew and/or production assistants in concert or event setups with live event production companies, concert sound and lighting companies, church event production, and other concert sound and lighting applications.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Entertainment Technologies–Concert Sound and Lighting Option, students will be able to:

  • Determine the career tracks and entertainment unions within the entertainment industry
  • Determine the application of copyright law within the entertainment industry
  • Characterize audio theory and audio measurements
  • Interface the components of a basic sound system
  • Interpret the basic theories in theatrical and concert lighting
  • Demonstrate proper practices in the areas of recording, and concert sound and lighting
  • Demonstrate responsibility in the performance of professional assignments

Fall Semester I


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Summer Semester I


Total Credits: 9


Total Credits: 14


Total Credits: 15


Total credit hours required for degree: 68


Electives


1. Mathematics Elective


Take one course from:

2. Communications Electives


Take one course from:

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