Entertainment Technology Program

South Campus - Windsor (A872)

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September

Dan Rehel
(519) 972-2727, ext. 5479
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 - See Admission Procedures for details.

ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GOALS

Graduates of the Entertainment Technology 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.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Only entertainment technology program of its kind in Canada
• Articulation agreement with New York City College of Technology
• When you apply to this program you are welcome to attend any of our performances which take place in December and April. Please contact Katherine Kaszas, Artistic Director at 519-972-2727 Ext. 4184 for details.

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 the Entertainment Technology 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 or click here for details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: A872

WHY CHOOSE ST. CLAIR COLLEGE'S ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM?

Do you thrive behind-the-scenes? Do you envision designing lighting and sound extravaganzas, with you in charge as master-at-the-controls? Do you love running A-V and creating theatrical sets? Or maybe you just can't wait to get on the road as a tour organizer of lights and sound? As a fully trained entertainment technologist you will set yourself up for a solid career in the world of theatre and music. But first, you need a comprehensive and supportive entertainment technology school.

St. Clair's Entertainment Technology Program offers the only program of its kind in Canada. Learn all the dimensions of Technical Production and Communications: Sound Technology, Lighting Technology, Scenic Construction and Painting, Drafting, Welding, Rigging, Electrical and Electronics, Entertainment Control Systems, Architectural CAD and more.

Our credits offer you a chance to study with other entertainment technology schools and colleges as well. You will have the chance to parlay your credits into study at the New York City College of Technology, or head overseas to study at Griffith University in Australia.

Get started on your way to creating lighting and sound experiences, get ready to be the technical and programming 'go-to-person', and get going on your road to project managing. Before long, you'll truly be “running the show.”

YOUR INVESTMENT

Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,761.03
$600 - $800
$750.00

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 tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.