Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Engineering and Design — Design Technology option are to transmit, create, and apply knowledge so that:

1. The graduate can practice in the field of entertainment engineering and design after graduation.
2. The graduate can work in the design, production, installation, and operation of entertainment devices, systems, and venues.

Program Goals

To achieve these objectives, the Entertainment Engineering and Design program’s goals are for the graduate to possess:

1. appropriate technical knowledge and skills,
2. appropriate fine art knowledge and skills,
3. appropriate interpersonal skills,
4. the knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen.

Program Outcomes

To achieve these objectives and goals, each graduate of the Entertainment Engineering and Design — Design/Technology option will attain the following outcomes before graduation:

1. The appropriate technical knowledge and skills
   • 1.1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
   • 1.2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
   • 1.3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
   • 1.4. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
   • 1.5. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
2. The appropriate fine art knowledge and skills
   • 2.1. Knowledge and comprehension of entertainment design principles and concepts
   • 2.2. An ability to use technology to communicate through art
   • 2.3. An ability to express visual concepts and ideas in a creative manner at a professional level
   • 2.4. An ability to demonstrate appropriate technical knowledge and skills of various artistic mediums
3. The appropriate interpersonal skills
   • 3.1. An ability to communicate effectively
   • 3.2. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
4. The knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens.
   • 4.1. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
   • 4.2. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
   • 4.3. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
   • 4.4. A knowledge of contemporary issues