Music
This degree is designed around theory, applied music (private lessons), and performance opportunities for transfer to a four-year university music program of study.
Arts, Entertainment, and Design Career Pathway
Calling all future musicians, production assistants, vocalists, actors, visual artists, game developers, and designers! The Entertainment Technologies department prepares skilled technicians and music industry professionals for success in the entertainment field.
Here are the available programs of study related to the Arts, Entertainment, and Design Career Pathway:
Associate in Fine Arts
Theatre
With this degree, you can train in stage and film performance that will prepare you for professional employment in theatre, film, or television; transfer to a college or university; and earn an Associate in Fine Arts degree.
Visual Arts
This program provides a foundation for professional practice in the art world through studio experience, building a portfolio, exhibition opportunities, and more. You can also use it to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associate in Applied Science Degree-Career Technical
Advertising and Graphic Design
Learn how to create effective and engaging designs for print or web with art and illustration techniques, photography, and the use of professional design software – primarily, Adobe’s Creative Cloud tools.
Entertainment Technology – Concert Sound and Lighting
Learn about sound and lighting for live music. Other topics include music business, entertainment law and promotion, music theory, electronic music, and recording engineering.
Entertainment Technology – Music Business
Learn about the processes of the music business, entertainment law, entertainment promotion, artist management, and venue management, as well as music theory and electronic music.
Entertainment Technology – Recording Engineering
This program prepares students for careers in the audio recording industry, including music production, entertainment law, and more.
Simulation and Game Development
This option equips students with the skills to design, program, and create video games and simulations.