Live Entertainment Design and Production Pathway (part-time)
Associate in Science Degree
Meta-Major: Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design
Specialization: Articulated A.S. to B.S.
Catalog: 2025 - 2026
Planning Your Degree Pathway
This document outlines the courses needed to complete your Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and prepare you for employment in a specialized career upon degree completion. These courses include general education requirements as well as courses specific to your field. Please connect with your Student Success Coach if you need introductory coursework, have earned college credit, industry certifications, have completed an articulated program at a technical college, or would like to modify when you take certain courses and/or how many courses you take in a term. A Success Coach can also provide guidance on how to transition or transfer to a bachelor's degree program at Valencia or another Florida state college in case you decide to earn a bachelor's degree in the future.
Additional Degree Requirements
- Introductory Coursework: Required courses based on placement tests including developmental education
- Civic Literacy Exam: must satisfy Florida Civic Literacy Exam or appropriate scores in AP or CLEP exams
- Grade Point Average (GPA): Need to maintain 2.0 or higher for both Overall GPA and Valencia GPA
- Valencia Residency: Must complete at Valencia at least 25% of the college-level credits required for a degree
* Class has a prerequisite
+ Class requires “C” grade or higher
^ Course may require a specific grade for transfer institution
GESC General Education Student Choice
- Classes fill quickly, make plans with the Class Schedule Search for early registration
- For registration instructions, review our How-To Videos
- Meet with your Student Success Coach to create an education plan.
Sample Term-by-Term Plan | Part-Time (6-9 credits)
Introductory Coursework
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
Term 1
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 1033C Intermediate Algebra+* | 3 |
| TPA 1380 Survey of Entertainment Technology | 3 |
Term 2
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAC 1105 College Algebra+* | 3 |
| TPA 1200 Basic Stagecraft or TPA 1200C Basic Stagecraft and TPA 1200L Basic Stagecraft Lab | 4 |
Term 3
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENC 1101 Freshman Composition I+* | 3 |
| TPA 2220C Introduction to Stage Lighting | 4 |
Term 4
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENC 1102 Freshman Composition II+* | 3 |
| TPA 2343C Computer Assisted Drafting for The Entertainment Industry Δ | 3 |
Term 5
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHY 1020 Conceptual Physics* or CHM 1020 Chemistry in Everyday Life* or Science Core | 3 |
| TPA 2290C Technical Theater Production* | 3 |
Term 6
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| THE 1000 Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| TPA 2260C Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
Term 7
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| TPA 2000C Creative Design for Theater*Δ | 3 |
| CGS 2100C Computer Fund & Appl or STA 2023 Statistical Methods*+ | 3 |
Term 8
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
|
MUL 1010 Music Appreciation+ |
3 |
| TPA 2316C Foundation of Technical Design*Δ | 3 |
Term 9
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
|
TPA 2600 Stage & Production Management*Δ |
3 |
| ECO 2013 Principles of Economics-Macro + or ECO 2023 Principles of Economics-Micro | 3 |
Term 10
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACG 2021C Principles of Financial Accounting*+ | 3 |
| POS 2041 U.S. Government+ | 3 |
Term 11
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| HFT 2750 The Event Industry | 3 |
| TPA 2942 Internship in Theatre* | 2 |
Pathway-Specific Information
- MAC 1105 College Algebra is the prerequisite for ACG 2021C Financial Accounting.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to transfer.
- If you have already taken SLS 1122- New Student Experience, consult with your coach.
- This program requires onsite courses and is only available on East
- If you are missing a course only offered once a year and this is your last term, contact your coach for
- An additional 15 hours of General Education are required to satisfy the required 36 hours for the Bachelor of Science degree.
General Education Course Requirements
Courses listed below are 3 credit hours each unless otherwise stated.
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Communications Requirements
These courses need to be completed with a C or higher.
- ENC 1101 – Freshman Composition I*+
Humanities Core (3 Credits)
Select one of the following Humanities courses.
- ARH 1000 – Art Appreciation
- HUM 1020 – Introduction to Humanities
- LIT 1000 – Introduction to Literature
- MUL 1010 – Music Appreciation
- PHI 2010 – Philosophy
- THE 1000 – Introduction to Theater
Math Core (3 Credits)
These courses need to be completed with a C or higher.
Select one course from core
- MAC 1105 – College Algebra*+
- MGF 1130 – Mathematical Thinking*+
- MAC 2311 – Calculus with Analytic Geometry I*+ (4 Credits)
- STA 2023 – Statistical Methods*+
Science Core (3 Credits)
Select one of the following Science courses.
- AST 1002 – Astronomy
- BSC 1005 – Biological Science
- BSC 1005L – Lab in Applied Biology (1 credit)
- BSC 1005C – Biological Science Combined w/ Lab (4 credits)
- BSC 1010C – General Biology I (4 credits)
- BSC 2085C – Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
- CHM 1020 – Chemistry in Everyday Life
- CHM 1045C – General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis I* (4 credits)
- ESC 1000 – Earth Science
- EVR 1001 – Introduction to Environmental Science
- GLY 2010C – Physical Geology (4 credits)
- OCE 1001 – Introduction to Oceanography
- PHY 1020 – Conceptual Physics*
- PHY 2048C – General Physics with Calculus I* (4 credits)
- PHY 2053C – College Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry* (4 credits)
Social Sciences (3 Credits)
Select one of the following Social Science Courses. These courses need to be completed with a C or higher.
- AMH 2010 – U.S. History to 1877+
- AMH 2020 – U.S. History 1877 to Present+
- POS 2041 – U.S. Government+
Financial Aid Notice
Federal Financial Aid will only pay for courses for the required Associate in Science Degree. Work closely with your assigned Student Success Coach to verify the degree on your record and to develop a customized plan that includes the required classes each term.
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