Live Entertainment Design and Production with Specializations in:
- Audio Visual Event Production
- Live Show Production
- Production Design
- Articulated A.S. to B.S. to UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Entertainment Management Specialization
Associate in Science Degree (CIP# 1650050202)
This program is designed to produce skilled designers and technicians for live entertainment and theatrical events. Students will specialize in Production Design or Live Show Production. The curriculum will prepare students to function independently or as part of a production team in the preparation and production of live shows for concerts, theatre, theme parks, and corporate presentations.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult a Career Program Advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.
Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning.
All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.
Alternative Ways to Earn Credit toward this Degree
Graduates of specific programs at Orange Technical College and Osceola Technical College, as well as other institutions may be eligible to receive college credit for courses in this program. You may also be eligible to receive credit toward this degree if you have earned one of the approved Gold Standard industry certifications or Career Pathways credit. To learn more about Valencia’s award of credit options, visit https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/as-degree/alternative-award-of-credit-agreements.php. Eligible students should contact the Career Program Advisor in their academic department for more information about the requirements for the award of credit.
Technical Certificates
The Entertainment Design and Technology A.S. degree also offers the following college credit certificate programs. These certificate programs can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for entry-level employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificate programs are embedded in the A.S. degree. Click on the Certificate tab at the top of the page for more information about the course requirements.
- Entertainment-Stage Technology (17 credits) (CIP # 0650050201)
Start Right
Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, SLS 1122 (3 credits) and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits). The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the “Program Requirements” tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Career Program Advisor or create an education plan by logging into Atlas, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan.
Potential Careers
- Lighting Technician
- Audio/Visual Technician
- Technical Director
- Set Design Assistant
- Stage Manager
- Sound Technician
- Sound Effects Specialist
- Scene Designer
- Production Manager
- Scenic Technician
Salary & Earnings Information
For career information related to this program, please visit O*Net OnLine.
Contacts
Future Students
Contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-1507.
Current Students
Your Career Program Advisor contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Advisor.
East Campus Faculty Program Chair
Kristin Abel: 407-582-2403
kabel@valenciacollege.edu
Internship and Workforce Services
If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship
Program Requirements
| ENC 1101 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~ | 3 |
| THE 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATER ~ | 3 |
| TPA 1380 | SURVEY OF ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TPA 1200C | BASIC STAGECRAFT | 4 |
| POS 2041 | U.S. GOVERNMENT ~ | 3 |
| ~ | 3 |
| CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (recommended) ~ | |
| CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE |
| *+~1 | 3 |
| TPA 2343C | COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY | 3 |
| TPA 2260C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO PRODUCTION | 3 |
| TPA 2220C | INTRODUCTION TO STAGE LIGHTING | 4 |
| 32 |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 |
Live Show Production Specialization
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate workforce skills for live entertainment production workplaces.
- Plan live entertainment production technical elements.
- Operate equipment associated with entertainment technical production.
- Implement the technical elements of live entertainment productions.
- Solve technical production problems.
Production Design Specialization
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate workforce skills for live entertainment production workplaces
- Create Designs for entertainment productions.
- Plan live entertainment production technical elements.
- Implement design elements of technical production.
- Solve technical production problems
Audio Visual Event Production Specialization
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate workforce skills for live entertainment production workplaces
- Operate equipment associated with live entertainment production.
- Plan the audiovisual elements for live entertainment productions.
- Implement audiovisual elements of live production.
- Solve technical production problems
| TPA 2252C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TPA 2343C | COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY | 3 |
| TPA 2260C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO PRODUCTION | 3 |
| TPA 2220C | INTRODUCTION TO STAGE LIGHTING | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 |
| TPA 2030C | LIGHTING DESIGN FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * | 3 |
| TPA 2222C | ADVANCED STAGE LIGHTING * | 3 |
| MUM 1662C | LIVE SOUND TECHNIQUES * | 3 |
| TPA 2600 | STAGE AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT * | 3 |
| HFT 2756 | INTRODUCTION TO THEME PARK AND ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Articulated AS to BS transfer to UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Entertainment Management program Specialization
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate workforce skills for live entertainment production workplaces.
- Plan live entertainment production technical elements.
- Operate equipment associated with entertainment technical production.
- Implement the technical elements of live entertainment productions.
Notes:
Specialized program courses are offered on the East Campus. Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. Expand your career opportunities with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Organizational Leadership (BASBOL) from Valencia. This degree builds on your skills, and prepares you for a supervisory or management role within your respective field. For more information, go to: Bachelor's Degree in Business & Organizational Leadership. Students who wish to continue their education should consult with a Career Program Advisor to determine the best education plan for their career goals.
Entertainment - Stage Technology
Technical Certificate
This program is designed to provide students with the foundation skills required to begin working in Central Florida’s live entertainment industry. The program focuses on stagecraft, lighting, audio and production for theatre, concerts, theme parks and industrial theatre.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate workforce skills for live entertainment production workplaces.
- Operate equipment associated with live entertainment production.
- Implement the technical elements of live entertainment productions.
| TPA 1200C | BASIC STAGECRAFT | 4 |
| TPA 1380 | SURVEY OF ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TPA 2220C | INTRODUCTION TO STAGE LIGHTING | 4 |
| TPA 2260C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO PRODUCTION | 3 |
| TPA 2290C | TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION * | 3 |
| or TPA 2252C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Notes:
All certificate courses are offered on the East Campus.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
