Entertainment Technology Music and Sound Technology - Mercer County Community College

Entertainment Technology Music and Sound Technology from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Communication Technologies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Associate in Applied Science in Entertainment Technology prepares students for careers in the entertainment industry. The Music and Sound Technology concentration (A7010) integrates music theory and performance with a comprehensive array of technical and business skills that enable the graduate to pursue a variety of career tracks in the music industry such as record producer, recording engineer, remix engineer, sound technician for live shows and concerts, as well as careers in the field of film scoring and film music editing. Other career options in the music entertainment industry include artist development and management, promotion, and marketing. The successful graduate who earns an Associate in Applied Science degree in Entertainment Technology with a concentration in Music and Sound Technology will be able to: demonstrate basic proficiency at the piano keyboard; demonstrate a working knowledge of music theory, including note reading, scale and chord construction, and the principles of voice leading and composition; understand the history of African American music of the 20th century and its relevance to contemporary popular music; create original musical compositions and record those compositions using MIDI sequencing software, a Macintosh computer and Windows-based PC, and MIDI synthesizer keyboard; demonstrate a working knowledge of the music business, including copyright and contract law, artist management, and marketing strategies; demonstrate entry-level professional competence as a sound technician; Set up sound reinforcement equipment; demonstrate entry-level competence as a technical manager in the entertainment industry. Students are expected to become involved in the technical, managerial, and performance aspects of college theatre productions and other entertainment activities. All students are required to complete a practicum in entertainment technology . Since most business- and technology-related careers in the entertainment industry require additional training and experience, students may take advantage of the many internship programs now available, such as those offered by Sony Music in New York and Disney Productions in Florida, Passage Theatre in Trenton, and McCarter Theatre in Princeton. Alternatively, students may choose to matriculate at one of the growing number of four-year institutions now offering a baccalaureate degree in music business and technology or entertainment technology . The latest equipment and software is provided for student use in both concentrations. Professional equipment includes the latest high-end moving lights, color changers, color mergers, lighting control, digital and analog sound mixers, signal processors, sound production software, sequencing software, MIDI controllers, and multi-track digital recording. The Entertainment Technology program may be pursued part-time or full-time and may be completed by daytime or evening attendance. Admission requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Technologies courses.