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Entertainment Technology Certificate

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Program Code: F.ENT.CER

Graduation requirement: 24 credit hours

Students interested in enhancing their skills will find that the Entertainment Technology certificate prepares them for entry level technical careers in the entertainment industry. The program focuses on fundamental skills employers look for. Students work with professionals in the field and get real world, hands-on experience that helps build their resumes.

This is a two-semester intensive program of study that will provide students with a strong foundation in lighting and sound technology, custom fabrication in metal and wood, industrial safety, and hands-on show experience. It prepares students for careers in theatre, film, television, commercial entertainment, and theme parks.

Students should plan their certificate program with a Theatre faculty advisor.

For more information, see parkland.edu/theatrearts.

Program Notes

THE 107 is a 1 credit hour course and must be taken a total of two times for completion of the certificate.
MFX substitutions are accepted for MFT 113 .
- MFT 113 = MFX 130 + MFX 131 + MFX 150 + MFX 151
WLX substitutions are accepted for WLD 111 .
- WLD 111 = WLX 112 + WLX 113 + WLX 114 + WLX 115

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (15 credit hours)

MGT 101 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours
THE 105 - Stagecraft 3 credit hours
THE 107 - Practicum 1 credit hour (take two times for a total of 2 credit hours)
THE 106 - Construction for Film and Stage 3 credit hours
OR THE 205 - Advanced Stagecraft 3 credit hours
WLD 111 - Introduction to Welding 4 credit hours

Program Electives (3 credit hours)

Choose one or more courses to complete the minimum 24 credit hours required for the program.

CAD 114 - Introduction to AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) 2 credit hours
ELT 150 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics 3 credit hours
MFT 113 - Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 credit hours
THE 109 - Costume and Stage Makeup 3 credit hours

General Education Courses (6 credit hours)

COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
OR COM 200 - Leadership and Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
MAT 131 - Applied Mathematics 3-4 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

THE 105 - Stagecraft 3 credit hours
THE 107 - Practicum 1 credit hour
MAT 131 - Applied Mathematics 3-4 credit hours
MGT 101 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours

2nd Semester (Spring)

COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
OR COM 200 - Leadership and Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
THE 107 - Practicum 1 credit hour
THE 106 - Construction for Film and Stage 3 credit hours
OR THE 205 - Advanced Stagecraft 3 credit hours
WLD 111 - Introduction to Welding 4 credit hours
Program elective

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