The study of lights and sound is usually part of a technical theater degree that is typically aimed at aspiring engineers and technicians. The core focus of this area of study is generally on the skillful use of lights and sound to add to the drama of theater productions.

An associate of applied science is a program of study that prepared students for entry level position in a wide variety of fields. Students who enter this program typically have the goal of beginning to work immediately upon graduation instead of pursuing further study.