Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog Program: Entertainment Media Technology - Entertainment Industry Mechanics Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Entertainment Media Technology - Entertainment Industry Mechanics

(CC-EIM; TC-EIM; AAS-EIM)

Program Description:

The Entertainment Industry Mechanics program is designed to prepare individuals for the Entertainment Industry by allowing them to engage in hands-on training and provide them with the skills needed for industry, including digital sound, lighting, editing and stage craft.

Campus Locations:

Utica - 601.885.7056

Career Certificate

1st Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ETT 1004 - Stage Craft 4
ETT 1013 - Introduction to Entertainment Media Industry 3
ETT 2112 - Audio Design and Production I 2
FVT 1213 - Grip and Electrical I 3
FVT 2713 - Set Construction 3

Total: 15 SH

2nd Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ETT 1124 - Introduction to Moving Lights 4
ETT 1213 - Digital Imaging and Editing 3
ETT 1234 - Introduction to Digital Media Sound/Lighting 4
ETT 1254 - Special Projects in Entertainment I 4

Total: 15 SH

**Completion Award: Career Certificate in Entertainment Media Technology - Entertainment Industry Mechanics 30 SH

Technical Certificate

3rd Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ETT 2123 - Audio Production Management 3
ETT 2223 - Intermediate Moving Lights 3
ETT 2423 - Special Projects in Entertainment II 3
ETT 2523 - Media Portfolio II 3 SH
FVT 2813 - Business Aspects of Film and Television Production 3 SH

Total: 15 SH

**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Entertainment Media Technology - Entertainment Industry Mechanics 45 SH

Associate of Applied Science

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1033 - Technical English OR  ENG 1113 - English Composition I / ENG 1114 - English Composition I 3-4 SH 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I OR  SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH 3
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
  • Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 
  • ( MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics OR  MAT 1313 - College Algebra / MAT 1314 - College Algebra or higher OR  any Laboratory Science)

    **Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Entertainment Media Technology - Entertainment Industry Mechanics 60-62 SH


    **Additional Graduation Requirements:

    • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312/RST 1312) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement. The RST/LLS 1312 graduation requirement will be waived for CTE students who have successfully obtained the Smart Start Credential and can submit the credential prior to applying for graduation.
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