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Multimedia Engineering

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Program Description

Students enrolled in the Multimedia Engineering program will be exposed to various types of media entertainment and technology, including television, film studies, journalism, video production, live stage production and construction, interactive media and computer animation. This emerging program will allow students to work on more complex technical aspects of design and function within various entertainment venues including but not limited to large and small theater productions, television and radio broadcasting, conference and convention set up and planning.

Multimedia Engineering Shop Documentary

by Multimedia Engineering Students: Xavier Shroeder-Fleck and Felix Morales

Course Content

  • TV Broadcasting
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Video Production
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Visual Management
  • Lighting Design and Operation
  • Sound Design and Operation
  • Scenic Design and Construction
  • Rigging Operation
  • Stage Management
  • Production Management

Career Tree: Multimedia

First page of the PDF file: MultimediaCareerTree2019

Multimedia Engineering Instructors

Rachel Brugman

Instructor-Multimedia Engineering
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Industry Certifications

  • Avid Certified User: Media Composer
  • eSet – Basic Terms and Safety, Lighting, Rigging, Projections, Audio
  • Apple Certified Pro: Final Cut Pro X
  • Adobe Certified Professional: Premiere Pro

Possible Career Pathways

  • Production Technician
  • Lighting Technician
  • Sound Technician
  • Stagehand
  • Videographer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Lighting Designer
  • Sound Designer
  • Scenic Designer
  • Technical Director
Projected Salary

Median Salary

  • Audio/Video Technician $54,160
  • Film an Video Editors $65,070
  • Producers and Directors $82,510
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Updated 1/1/23)

Advisory Committee Partners

  • LexMedia
  • Suffolk University
  • Mount Wachusett Community College
  • Creative Conners
  • DesignLight
  • This Old House
  • The Bridge Sound and Stage