Campus:
Windsor Campus (A872)
Program Length:
Three years - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:
Dan Rehel
(519) 972-2727, ext. 5479
email:
drehel@stclaircollege.ca
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C),
University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
- Senior level Physics (C) or (U) is recommended.
Mature students status
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PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates of this technology based program will be
contributing members of an entertainment production team. They will learn lighting, sound, audio visual
(multimedia) and scene construction skills allowing them to work in theatres, theme parks, audio visual companies, entertainment touring, scene shops and rental houses.
This program will appeal to students who have a strong
interest in the technology associated with the
entertainment industry. They need to be analytical with good math and physics skills. They must also be creative problem solvers.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Entertainment technologists are able to work as tour
organizers in light or sound, as digital audio console
programmers, moving light programmers, shop carpenters and project managers. Opportunities also exist as audio visual technicians.
DEGREE COMPLETION
Students graduating from this program will have the opportunity to transfer to New York City College of Technology to pursue a Bachelor of Technology degree in Entertainment Technology. As well, students may receive credit toward a Bachelor of Communications at Griffith University in Australia. See
www.griffith.edu.au/credit.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The fees for 2010 are as follows:
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees 1st year
$3,618.89
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400-600
Tools & safety equipment approx.
$1,000.00
Note: Curriculum requires students to attend performances and events outside of regular class hours. These events are mandatory and may involve additional costs that are not included in tuition. As well, during production periods the number of hours required to work on projects can increase substantially. Students are expected to fully participate with all projects, making the necessary arrangements with external employers during these peak periods.
For a breakdown of the tuition and compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students
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