Entertainment Design and Technology
Entertainment Design and Technology with Specializations in:
- Audio Visual Event Production
- Live Show Production
- Production Design
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 valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/credit_octc.cfm. 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)
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 salary and wage information, visit: www.floridawages.com.
Contacts
Future Students
Contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-1507.
Current Students
Kristin Abel, Program Chair, East Campus: 407-582-2403
kabel@valenciacollege.edu
Niurka Rivera, Career Program Advisor, East Campus: 407-582-2179
nrivera4@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
| Foundation Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~ | 3 |
| THE 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATER ~ | 3 |
| TPA 1380 | SURVEY OF ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TPA 1200C | BASIC STAGECRAFT | 4 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology ~ | 3 |
| Science or Mathematics | See Gen. Ed. Core Requirement +*~ | 3 |
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| SPC 1017 | Interpersonal Communication ~ | 3 |
| or SPC 1608 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH | |
| TPA 2343C | COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY | 3 |
| TPA 2260C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO PRODUCTION | 3 |
| TPA 2220C | INTRODUCTION TO STAGE LIGHTING | 4 |
| TPA 2000C | CREATIVE DESIGN FOR THEATER * | 3 |
| TPA 2221C | INTERMEDIATE STAGE LIGHTING * | 4 |
| Specialization (See below) | 25 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
| + | This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. |
| * | This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog. |
| ~ | This is a general education course. |
| (GR) | Denotes a Gordon Rule course. |
Live Show Production Specialization
Program Outcomes
- Operate equipment for a live entertainment production.
- Plan the technical elements of a live entertainment production.
- Implement the technical elements of a live entertainment production.
- Generate new approaches to solve unique production problems.
- Demonstrate workplace skills.
- Interpret designs for entertainment productions.
| TPA 2010C | FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNICAL DESIGN * | 3 |
| MUM 1662C | LIVE SOUND TECHNIQUES * | 3 |
| TPA 2252C | INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TPA 2290C | TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION * | 6 |
| or TPA 2257C | AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION | |
| TPA 2292C | ADVANCED TECHNICAL PRODUCTION * | 3 |
| TPA 2942 | Internship in Theatre * | 1 |
| or CGS 2650 | Social Networking Job Search | |
| Live Show Production Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 | |
| Live Show Production Specialization Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| TPA 1232C | COSTUME TECHNIQUES AND WARDROBE PRACTICES | 3 |
| TPA 1248C | MAKEUP FOR THE STAGE | 3 |
| TPA 2600 | Stage and Production Mgmt * | 3 |
| TPA 2030C | LIGHTING DESIGN FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * | 3 |
| TPA 2222C | ADVANCED STAGE LIGHTING * | 3 |
| DIG 2291C | ADVANCED AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY * | 3 |
| DIG 2282C | VISUAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS | 3 |
| TPA 2358C | NETWORKING FOR SHOW CONTROL * | 3 |
| * | This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog. |
Production Design Specialization
Program Outcomes
- Specify equipment for a live entertainment production.
- Plan the technical elements of a live entertainment production.
- Implement the technical elements of a live entertainment production.
- Generate new approaches to solve unique production problems.
- Demonstrate workplace skills.
- Create Designs for live entertainment productions.
| TPA 2030C | LIGHTING DESIGN FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * | 3 |
| TPA 2063C | PRINCIPLES OF SCENERY DESIGN * | 3 |
| TPP 2300 | Directing I | 3 |
| or TPA 2600 | Stage and Production Mgmt | |
| THE 2304 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| TPA 2290C | TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION * | 3 |
| TPA 2292C | ADVANCED TECHNICAL PRODUCTION * | 3 |
| TPA 2190C | THEATER DESIGN PRACTICUM * | 3 |
| TPA 2942 | Internship in Theatre * | 1 |
| or CGS 2650 | Social Networking Job Search | |
| Production Design Specialization Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 | |
| Production Design Specialization Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| TPA 1232C | COSTUME TECHNIQUES AND WARDROBE PRACTICES | 3 |
| TPA 1248C | MAKEUP FOR THE STAGE | 3 |
| TPA 2222C | ADVANCED STAGE LIGHTING * | 3 |
| TPA 2600 | Stage and Production Mgmt * | 3 |
| * | This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog. |
Audio Visual Event Production Specialization
Program Outcomes:
- Operate equipment for live entertainment productions.
- Plan the audio visual elements for live entertainment productions.
- Implement the technical elements of a live entertainment production.
- Generate new approaches to solve unique production problems.
- Demonstrate workplace skills.
- Collaboration with production teams on AV events.
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| SPC 1017 | Interpersonal Communication ~ | 3 |
| or SPC 1608 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH | |
| 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 |
| TPA 2221C | INTERMEDIATE STAGE LIGHTING * | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| TPA 2290C | TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION *1 | 3 |
| TPA 2358C | NETWORKING FOR SHOW CONTROL * | 3 |
| TPA 2257C | AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION | 3 |
| DIG 2282C | VISUAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS | 3 |
| DIG 2291C | ADVANCED AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY * | 3 |
| HFT 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY | 3 |
| TPA 2010C | FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNICAL DESIGN *1 | 3 |
| TPA 2941 | Intern Exploration in Theatre * | 1 |
| or CGS 2650 | Social Networking Job Search | |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
| AV specialization electives | ||
| Select one of the following | ||
| TPA 2030C | LIGHTING DESIGN FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * | 3 |
| TPA 2222C | ADVANCED STAGE LIGHTING * | 3 |
| MUM 1662C | LIVE SOUND TECHNIQUES * | 3 |
| * | This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog. |
| 1 | This course has pre or co-requisite; check description in Valencia catalog. |
Notes:
Specialized program courses are offered on the East Campus.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
For students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree, this Associate in Science (A.S.) degree will transfer into Valencia’s Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree in Business and Organizational Leadership. Students can also explore the option of transferring into a related bachelor’s degree program that is offered at any state college in Florida. Students who wish to continue their education should consult with their Career Program Advisor to determine the best education plan for their career goals. Students wishing to transfer credits from this program to another institution must also accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution.
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
- Operate equipment for a live entertainment production.
- Implement the technical elements of a live entertainment production.
- Demonstrate workplace skills.
| 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 |
| 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.