CSN AAS Engineering Technology: Entertainment Technician Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technologies

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Engineering Technology: E ntertainment Technician , AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: ENTERTAINMENT TECHNICIAN: DESCRIPTION

Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in electricity, mechanical power, and fluid power systems. Focuses on those skills used in entertainment/theatre industry and similar industries. Academic courses emphasizing relevant math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the entertainment, theatre, and similar industries. The effective combination of theoretical courses and hands-on experience gained through Co-Op enhances the student’s ability to secure employment as well as future professional growth in the entertainment and similar industries.

Semester #1 (14-16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 102 - Fundamentals of Electricity
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CADD 100 - Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: ET 104B - Fabrication and Soldering Techniques
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: MT 101B - Introduction to Theater Technology
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Semester #2 (15-18 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics
Digital Literacy (Special Program) - Credits 0-3:

IS 100B or IS 101

Entertainment Elective (Special Program) - Credits 3: THTR 204 - Theatre Technology I
Entertainment Elective (Special Program) - Credits 1: THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 104B - Industrial Electricity
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 106B - Mechanical Power Transmission
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Semester #3 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: WELD 100B - Introduction to Welding
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Semester #4 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4:

EGG 131 and EGG 131L

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: MT 108B - Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Instrumentation)
Students who complete IS 101 will complete a total of 63 credits for this degree.