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Entertainment Industry Mechanics

Program of Study
Our Entertainment Industry Mechanics program, offered at the Utica Campus, will prepare you for a career in the entertainment industry. Throughout the curriculum, you will engage in hands-on training, providing you with the skills needed for the industry, including digital sound, lighting, editing, and stagecraft.

Overview

Our Entertainment Industry Mechanics program, offered at the Utica Campus, will prepare you for a career in the entertainment industry. Throughout the curriculum, you will engage in hands-on training, providing you with the skills needed for the industry, including digital sound, lighting, editing, and stagecraft. You can complete the program in one to two years, and it offers a Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, and/or Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Mississippi has a robust entertainment industry, but your training at ̨ʹٷվ Community College isn’t limited to one state. You’ll be prepared to handle the entertainment industry wherever you find yourself in the future. This is a highly rewarding career that comes with a unique set of challenges, but you’ll be ready to tackle them.

Quick Facts

Program Name
Entertainment Industry Mechanics
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
  • Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
  • Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
Locations
  • Utica
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Technical English or English Composition I 3–4
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Mathematics/Science Elective 3–4
Total Hours 60–62
Course Hours
Stage Craft 4
Introduction to Entertainment Media Industry 3
Audio Design and Production I 2
Grip and Electrical I 3
Set Construction 3
Introduction to Moving Lights 4
Digital Imaging and Editing 3
Introduction to Digital Media Sound/Lighting 4
Special Projects in Entertainment I 4
Total Hours 30
Course Hours
Audio Production Management 3
Intermediate Moving Lights 3
Special Projects in Entertainment II 3
Advanced Digital Sound/Lighting/Editing 3
Business Aspects of Film and Television Production 3
Total Hours 45

The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .

Contact

Cedric Smith
Instructor
601-885-7056
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