Entertainment Technology AAS
Why study Entertainment Technology AAS at FMCC
If you’ve ever thought about working backstage at concerts, creating high-tech theater effects, or producing the next new video game, our Entertainment Technology program is for you!.
This unique program provides students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competence to successfully enter a variety of different careers in the planning, design, and production of entertainment including live performance technology, audio and visual technology, and interactive entertainment technology!.
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Career Pathways
Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the Entertainment Technology industry. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

MEDIAN SALARY
$53,365*
SALARY RANGE $32,400 - $224,826
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing (Actors (bls.gov)).
Nearly 200 expected jobs in the region. +2.3% Growth Rate in next 10 years. 20 Annual Job Openings.

MEDIAN SALARY
$63,940*
SALARY RANGE $34,679 - $149,250
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography (Producers and Directors (bls.gov)).
Nearly 400 expected jobs in the region. +7.4% Growth in next 10 years. 38 Annual Job Openings.

MEDIAN SALARY
$49,514*
SALARY RANGE $29,133 - $94,060
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events. (Audio and Video Technicians (bls.gov)).
Nearly 200 expected jobs in the region. +21.7% Growth in next 10 years. 20 Annual Job Openings.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
Some of Our Regional Employers
Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.




63 Credits
2
200 SEATS
Program Insight
Students have the opportunity to, and are engaged to, choose electives that pair with their educational interests and career goals. At the same time, the required course work emphasizes practical problem-solving skills, information technology and written and oral communication skills to achieve a well-rounded technical background. Students will be prepared to grow in an ever-changing field.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
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Plan, implement, and manage projects.
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Demonstrate professional skills for the Entertainment Technology field.
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Identify career opportunities in the creative economy.
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Demonstrate proficiency with digital technology.
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Apply design principles across multiple formats.
Program Features
Rao Theater Complex
The state-of-the-art facility doubles as an event space or a movie theater, and hosts everything from seminars to music performances. With recent upgrades we are now able to train students in live performance technology, audio, video, computer networking/programming, and more.
Foggy Mountain Players Club
Do you love the Theater? Want to be a part of the great shows we have here on campus? Just want to listen in? Join them and have some fun!
Theater Productions
Performances are offered each fall and spring semester with students either acting on stage or working behind the scenes. Did you know students in any major can audition?
First in SUNY
The only program in the entire SUNY system!

Internship Opportunities
Students can either participate in the Theatre Practicum or an internship at various locations including Proctors Theater— the Capital Region’s destination for major Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, and exciting special events.
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Course Catalog
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2024-2025 FMCC CATALOGProgram Course Layout
The Entertainment Technology Program combines art and technology offering a variety of unique courses. Here are just some examples.
The course provides students with theory and practice in the visual, aural, and construction facets of theatre, through attention to scenery, sound, and lighting equipment. Workshop is required.
This course provides an introduction to the basics of television production. Students learn the basic procedures of live TV and field production. This includes operating cameras and control room equipment including, but not limited to, the switcher, teleprompter, audio board, and character generator. All stages of production are covered from pre-production to post-production including non-linear video editing.
An introduction to digital rendering and modeling utilizing the industry standard program Maya®. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to create dynamic three- dimensional digital renderings and scenes. Students will acquire the analytical and critical thinking skills required to conceive, compose, produce and publish original digital renderings. Three-D composition fundamentals as well as concepts of motion will be covered in this course. Equipment will be supplied.
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Meet the Faculty
Joseph Marcuccio
Professor
Professor Joseph Marcuccio holds a BS in Print Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS in Curriculum Development and Planning from SUNY Albany.
He is the instructor for the Media Arts and Digital Technology program at FMCC. His course offerings include: Digital Drawing and Illustration, Introduction to Web Design, Digital Photography/Adobe Photoshop, Packaging Design, Digital Publishing, Studio Photography and Media Design Seminar.
Professor Marcuccio is a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a lithographer at several sea and shore based Naval facilities. He was a Marketing Support Representative for AM International.
Joe taught at the American University of Rome in Rome Italy. He was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2013.
Professor Marcuccio is a long-time member of International Association of Printing House Craftsmen and past president and educational chair of the local Adirondack club.
He is a member of Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) of New York, the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA), Saratoga Arts /Arts Council and a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.
His photographic work can be seen at www.josephmarcucciophotography.com.
Jason Radalin
Associate Professor
Jason has been at the college since 1999, and teaches a variety of classes in the fields of Theater, English, Film, and Art. He was key member of the group that spearheaded the major renovation of the Rao Theater in 2019, a venue in which he has directed over 50 productions. Jason founded and coordinates the college’s A.A.S. degree in Entertainment Technology, a program that combines course work and practical work in live production, film/video, audio, and interactive media. He works closely with local arts organizations such as Proctors Theater in Schenectady and The Rep in Albany. In January 2018, Jason participated in a TEDxFMCC event, delivering a talk called Life of Theater: Low Tech/High Tech. He has served as chair to the Humanities Division and has participated in numerous committees over the years.