Live Entertainment Production (ENT)
Introduction to Entertainment Rigging | This course will introduce the Entertainment Production student to the theoretical and practical components of preparing, setting up and executing the task of putting hanging elements into the air to support Live Entertainment. Topics covered will include: Equipment selection and uses, differences in theatrical and arena rigging set ups, use of a mechanical assist, review of commonly used knots, responsibilities of the rigger, the personnel, best safety practices, OSHA requirements, and computation and execution of safe load control. Students will be expected to complete 20 hours of practical hands on experiential work outside of the classroom. | |
Sound for Live Events | This course is an introduction to the tools used in the field of sound design for Live Entertainment and reinforcement. The topics covered will include industry standards and practices, terminology, digital and acoustic fundamentals, microphones and amplification, live event audio systems design and set up, wireless technologies, intercom communication systems and console operation. | |
Video for Live Events | This course is designed as an introduction to integrating video and projections into a Live Entertainment production. Students will work in a hands-on laboratory with the equipment, cameras, projectors and screens that are regularly integrated into Live Entertainment programs. Topics covered will include designing and setting up a video system according to design, network addressing and communication, position and focus projection, and how to set up and strike video equipment including portable projection screens and operation of equipment during an event. | |
Production Materials and Methods | Activities and information presented in this course are designed to expose students to scenery fabrication materials and methods of assembly beyond those introduced in Stagecraft. The course will expose students to a variety of advanced construction practices, often encountered challenges in scenery construction and load-in and load-out procedures used predominantly in Live Entertainment and Display. Students will use accepted industry practices to solve technical challenges. | |
Introduction to Production Organization | This course discusses the business practices, guidelines and organizations that Live Entertainment technicians commonly encounter in their work. Students will learn to navigate the processes for operating a "gig" business, how to build resumes and portfolios, how to find jobs within the industry, and the process of joining/working with unions. This course will also discuss the business operations and safety considerations and of Live Entertainment/Theatre organizations. |