Entertainment Design and Technology
The Entertainment Design and Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in the entertainment industry.
This program is one of only a handful in the country, and the only one in Central Florida that trains students to work in all facets of the entertainment industry. From designing and constructing scenery to rigging and operating lighting and sound equipment, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real Valencia productions. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills you need to work independently or as part of a creative team to produce live shows for concerts, theater, theme parks and corporate events.
Specializations Available:
- Live Show Production
- Production Design
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other programs details in the official college catalog.
Related Certificates
Valencia’s certificate programs can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or career advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less.
Entertainment – Stage Technology (17 credits)
Alternative Ways To Earn Credit
Alternative Ways To Earn Credit
Did you know that you may already be eligible to receive college credit toward this program? Check out these opportunities:
- Career Pathways – Receive college credit for Career Pathways credits earned in high school
Program Length
64 credits
Full-time – 2 to 3 years
Part-time – 3 to 4 years
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CAREER OUTLOOK
Learn How To
- Design, construct and install scenery for entertainment events
- Design lighting for entertainment events and themed attractions
- Install and operate theatrical sound equipment and design special effects
- Install, program and operate intelligent lighting fixtures for concert events
- Set up and operate the theatrical aspects of convention events
Job Outlook
With Orlando as a leading destination for entertainment and conventions, it’s a great place to train for and find careers in entertainment design. Exciting career choices are available in theme parks, convention services, theaters, film companies, TV stations, musical companies and attractions. Valencia graduates are employed in a majority of Central Florida’s cultural and entertainment enterprises.
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Potential Careers
- Set Design Assistant
- Light Technician
- Sound Technician
- Theater Technician
- Sound Effects Specialist
- Stage Manager
- Technical Director
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AVERAGE SALARY RANGE
$27,000 – $40,000
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