In Entertainment Production Technology the students will first learn a brief history in the origins of PA/Live Sound Systems (a historical introduction). We will then focus on much-needed terminology/theories within the audio engineering field (Live Sound or PA Systems), as well as hands-on lab assignments (practical experience) utilizing the learned terminology/theories within the Live Sound/PA System portion of this course. Terminology learned at the start (during Level 1) would be used throughout the remainder of this course (for Levels 2 and 3, as well).

Students will also learn about music past and present; a thorough history of western Music will be discussed, starting with non-western music and progressing through the musical eras (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern (Classical). A focus on Post-Modern music within the United States (20th-21st Centuries) would include Jazz, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, and World music. A history in music orientates the student to many different musical styles and instruments.

Students will have an introduction in music theory to develop their listening skills, focusing on Meter/Tempo, Key Signatures, and Musical Notation.

•  A thorough history in Music (the focus being Western Music - the civilizations and past musical eras that shaped our own country's music)
•  Targeted lessons in Music Theory, focusing on Meter/Tempo, Notation, and Key-related issues.
•  Terminology within the technical audio world - "Shop Talk"
•  Audio engineering principles within the PA/ Live Sound System category, including practical/lab workshops to practice the learned theories/terminology.