Computer Science - Burlington County College

Entertainment Technologies/Sound and Recording Engineering
Option to Entertainment Technologies, (AAS.ETS)
The Entertainment Technology Program provides students
with a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed
for entry into the entertainment field, or to transfer to a
baccalaureate program. Students may choose from the
following four options: Entertainment Management
(AAS.ETM), Lighting Engineering (AAS.ETL), Sound and
Recording Engineering (AAS.ETS), and Video and Digital
Media Production (AAS.ETV). Students who wish to transfer
to a baccalaureate program are strongly advised to seek
information regarding admission and transfer requirements.
The Sound and Recording Engineering Option provides
students with opportunities for entry-level positions in
theatrical performance, entertainment events, audio
production for theatre, concerts, theme parks, industrial/
corporate settings, and in sound and recording studios.
Graduates may also work as freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Students will learn amplification, sound reinforcement, and
recording of live performances. They will develop a practical
and operational understanding of the various hardware
elements that include speakers, mixers, amplifiers, and
microphones, analog and digital recording, mixing
consoles, signal routing and processors (equalizers,
compressors, limiters, gates, etc.). Students will also have
hands-on experiences that enable them to edit audio, mix
audio, utilize acoustics, synchronize audio with video and
multimedia, and add sound effects.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Operate audio amplification and recording equipment.
Edit and mix audio, add sound effects and produce
video and multimedia.
Configure, operate, and serve on a “crew” while
utilizing sound and live recording systems.
Become familiar with pro audio procedures, protocols
and vocabulary and be able to render high quality
audio production both live and in the studio.
Understand the business dynamics of the audio industry
and learn to navigate corporate and entrepreneurial
dealings.
Obtain entry-level employment in the entertainment
and associate fields, particularly in the field of sound
amplification (public address and concerts), recording,
audio for video production, concert and events venues,
recording companies, music entertainment fields, as
freelancers, or self-employment careers.
98 Burlington County College
General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 6
Mathematics 3
Natural Science 4
Social Science 3
Arts & Humanities
Additional General Education Requirements
3
(Required – Any diversity course listed on Pg 39) 3
Total 22
† See General Education Requirements on page 43.
Program Courses
ETC 101 Introduction to Entertainment,
Credits
Mass Media and Society 3
ETC 105 Entertainment Law
ETC 201 Audio/Video and Lighting Maintenance
3
and Technology & Lab 4
ETC 220 Internship 1
ETC 225 Capstone Project 1
Total 12
Specialized Courses
ETS 101 Live Sound Production I and Lab 4
ETS 105 Recording Engineering I and Lab 4
ETS 205 Live Sound Production II 3
ETS 210 Permanent Sound System Design and Use 3
Total 14
Electives (ETL 105, 210 recommended) 16
Electives may also be taken from the other Entertainment
Technology Specialized Courses
Total Required For Degree 64