NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN

ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & TECHNOLOGIES

Admitting now for the Fall of 2007!

Position yourself to become a leader

in the entertainment industry workforce!

The School of Theatre & Dance announces six new certificate programs in Entertainment Arts & Technologies.  Beginning in fall 2005, Kent State University will proudly offer one of the countries only certification programs in the Entertainment Arts & Technologies.  Each certificate consists of twenty credit hours and they may be taken with or without being in a degree program.

These unique certificates offer motivated students a distinct advantage in starting careers in the entertainment industry.  Each option provides students the opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the entertainment industry.  The School of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to improving the education, safety and skills of those working in the industry.

Certificate Programs

One may earn any of the certificates listed below within our Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies or by themselves as a specially admitted nondegree student.

Each certificate consists of six courses which include practical production experience and real-world internships in addition to specially selected courses in theatre and video technology.  Completing the certificates earns students 20 credit hours towards their Bachelor of Arts degree.  Two certificates may be taken within that degree program.

The following certificates are offered through Kent State’s School of Theatre & Dance:

Stage Lighting
		Credits
THEA 11522	Introductory Lighting	3
THEA 2/42092	Two Practicums in area	6
THEA 2/41892	One EA/Tech Internship in area	5
THEA 31522	Lighting Design	3
THEA 41521	Advanced Lighting Technology	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

Automated Lighting
	Prerequisite: Stage Lighting Certificate	Credits
TECH 10001	Information Technology	3
THEA 2/42092	Two Practicums in area	6
THEA 2/41892	One EA/Tech Internship in area	5
THEA 41522	Design Studio: Lighting	3
THEA 41530	Automated Stage Lighting Programming	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

   

 

 

Sound
		Credits
THEA 2/42092	Two Practicums in area	6
THEA 2/41892	One EA/Tech Internship in area	5
THEA 41523	Sound Design and Technology I	3
THEA 41527	Sound Design and Technology II	3
THEA 41528	Theatre Sound Reinforcement	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

Stage Scenery
		Credits
THEA 11622	Introductory Scenery	3
THEA 2/42092	Two Practicums in area	6
THEA 21521	Theatrical Drafting	3
THEA 2/41892	One EA/Tech Internship in area	5
THEA 41560	Theatre Fabrication Technology	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

 

Stage And Arena Rigging
		Credits
THEA 11622	Introductory Scenery	3
THEA 2/42092	Two Practicums in area	6
THEA 2/41892	One EA/Tech Internship in area	5
THEA 31560	Scenic Technology	3
THEA 41560	Theatre Fabrication Technology	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

 

  

Event Based Video Production
	*Students Taking JMC Courses Must Maintain 2.75 G.P.A.	Credits
JMC 33031*	Basic Electronic Media Production	3
THEA 11522	Introductory Lighitng	3
THEA 2/42092	Practicum in area	3
THEA 2/41623	One EA/Tech Internship in area	5
THEA 41560	Television Production: Lighitng	3
JMC 43042*	Video Studio Production	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

Registration Instructions

Incoming students must declare their intention to pursue a certificate(s) in Entertainment Arts and Technologies upon first being admitted to Kent State University by letting both the School of Theatre & Dance and the Placement, Advising and Scheduling System (PASS) advisers know of their desire to register for certificates.

Contact: Professor Steve Zapytowski, ea-techinfo@kent.edu, 330-672-0116, szapytow@kent.edu

Partners

Kent State has partnered with five northeast Ohio companies who have provided valuable resources and information in the creation of these certificates. These companies include:

Vincent Lighting Systems

RCS Corporation

Colortone Staging and Rentals

Cedar Point

Stage Research, Inc.

Hughie's Audio-Visual and Computer

Future Job Market in Entertainment Arts and Technologies

 Many job and career opportunities exist for individuals certified in areas of Entertainment Arts & Technologies including:

• Live Stage Productions

• Nationally touring rock concerts

• Sports Entertainment

• Industrial Trade Shows

• Outdoor and Indoor Theme Parks

• Professional Athletic Venues

• Sales Meetings for Large Corporations

• The Casino Industry

 ENROLLMENTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR FALL 2007

 CONTACT: Steve Zapytowski at szapytow@kent.edu or call (330) 672-2082