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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 click here.

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 click here.
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 .




DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
ENT117
2
Intro. Entertainment Technology
ENT109
3
NC – Entertainment Rigging
ENT112
3
Health & Safety in Production
COM210
3

Intro to Technical
Communications
PHY125
4

Physics for Entertainment
Technology I
MTH111MT
2
Math for Construction I

Semester 2
ENT207
4
Scenic Construction I
ENT208
3
Technical Production I
ENT204
2
Basic Welding
ENT211
4
Lighting Technology I
ENT213
4
Theatrical Drafting
ENT209
3
Intro. to Electrical & Electronics

Semester 3
ENT301
4
Scene Painting
ENT303
4
Sound Technology I
ENT304
3
Entertainment Control Systems
ENT310
3
Architectural CAD
ENT308
3
Technical Production II
MTH211MT
2
Math for Construction II
PHY315
3

Physics for Entertainment
Technology II
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
ENT415
4
Scenic Construction II
ENT408
3
Technical Production III
ENT405
4
Theatrical CAD
ENT407
3
Metal & Plastic Fabrication
ELEC1030
3
Open Elective
MIC211
2
Computer Applications II
ENT406
2
NC-Special Effects



Semester 5
ENT504
4
Entertainment Video Systems
ENT511
4
Lighting Technology II
ENT503
4
Sound Technology II
ENT505
4
Multimedia
ENT508
3
Technical Production IV
MTH301
3
Technical Math

Semester 6
ENT605
4
Technical Production V
ENT611
1
Internship
ENT607
4
Scenic Construction III
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
ENT603
2

NC-Tour & Production Management

Internship / work experience hours may be accumulated throughout the duration of the program, and must be complete by the end of semester six.
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