Video Production for Live Entertainment Technology I (CERT1)
Level 1 Certificate (CERT1)
LSC-Montgomery
Conroe, TX
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Video Production for Live Entertainment Technology I (CERT1) is a Level 1 Certificate (CERT1) program offered by Lone Star College in Conroe, TX. The program takes 30 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $3,330.
Program Overview
- The Live Entertainment Technology Workforce Program trains students to work as technicians on live production and video production events and performances.
- Program Highlights
- Students have a unique opportunity to learn industry fundamentals and acquire hands-on skills to design, maintain, and operate live entertainment systems in theaters, events, and auditoriums.
- Credentials and Careers
- The Live Production Track and Video Production Track provide graduates with career ladder options within the industry. Graduates can earn two certificates that build technical skills progressively as well as the Associate of Applied Science degree in Live Entertainment Technology.
- Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to public institutions as well as many out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions with theatre design and technology programs.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 30 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 656 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Install audio/visual systems
- Program audio/visual systems.
- Operate audio/visual systems.
- Integrate into the audio/visual workforce.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 30 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($7,470.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($9,390.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing and/or math (depending on selected course), will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| AVTS1370 | Fundamentals of Design for Entertainment Technology | 3 |
| AVTS1371 | Intro to Live Entertainment Technology | 3 |
| DRAM1330 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| DRAM2366 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| EDUC1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| AVTS1373 | Video Systems for Live Production | 3 |
| AVTS1376 | Media Design for Entertainment Technology | 3 |
| AVTS2371 | Troubleshooting for Live Entertainment Technology | 3 |
| AVTS2377 | Video Editing for Entertainment Technology | 3 |
| AVTS2379 | Video Production for Entertainment Technology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Program Total | 30 | |