ETT.THR.AAS - Entertainment Technology - Theatre

The Technical Theatre concentration (ETT.THR.AAS) prepares graduates for careers as lighting and sound technicians, technical managers, equipment marketing representatives, and technical personnel for distributors and rental houses. Additional career options include the allied fields of film and television production; trade show exhibition; club, casino, and theme park operations; and all related performing arts production.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate entry-level professional competence as a lighting and sound technician;

• Write lighting and sound cues for all related performing arts productions;

• Design lights or sound for concert, stage, and video;

• Work cooperatively with colleagues;

• Create a soundtrack for theatre, film, or concert performances;

• Set up and operate lighting and sound control systems;

• Demonstrate basic proficiency using digital audio workstations and professional sound editing programs;

• Troubleshoot common technical problems encountered when using complex combinations of lighting, sound, and video equipment.

Students are expected to become involved in the technical, managerial, and performance aspects of college theatre productions and other entertainment activities. All students are required to complete a practicum in entertainment technology.