Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production

For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

The Associate of Applied Science - Entertainment Media Production program is designed for the media workplace and combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained for and connected to the entertainment industry in Tennessee and beyond. Suggested tracks include music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production, and digital and broadcast media.

This program provides students with a broad familiarity with the media production landscape. With the help of knowledgeable faculty advisors, students build the course of study best suited to their individual career goals and industry needs. Coursework will give students a comprehensive overview of the contemporary entertainment industry and also identify areas of interest for specialization or prepare for a more flexible interdisciplinary career path.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams or by talking with your advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist
Evaluate 2-dimensional visuals for use in entertainment marketing and communication.
Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

General Education Core Requirements- Credits (15)

COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements- Credits (15)

ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I Credits: (3)
COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as a 3 credit hour course)

Entertainment Media Production Requirements - Credits (30)

In consultation with the Program Advisor, students will build a personalized course of study by selecting at least 18 credits from one or more of the suggested tracks below. The remaining credits can be chosen from the Entertainment Media Production courses listed. Credits: (30)

Suggested Tracks

Digital and Broadcast Media

This track is for students interested in Radio, Announcing, Sports Commentary, Podcasting, Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube. This will service student’s needs and provide training, practice, and portfolio development through the curriculum.

COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales   Credits: (3)
COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing  Credits: (3
EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication  Credits: (3
EMPR 2286 - Radio Internship  Credits: (3
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication  Credits: (3
COMM 1020 - Media Writing  Credits: (3
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media  Credits: (3
COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast  Credits: (3
COMM 2020 - Television Production  Credits: (3

Multimedia and Web Design

This track is designed to give students the skills they need to work with many different types of software and media. Graphic design and animation courses give students specific marketable skills. Project management helps students to understand the web and graphic design business process. Students work in the college Apple computer lab with a variety of design software.

ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging  Credits: (3)
ART 253 - Graphic Design I  Credits: (3)
ART 270 - Type and Image  Credits: (3)
CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS  Credits: (3)
CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic  Credits: (3)
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication  Credits: (3)
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics  Credits: (3)

Music Business

This track prepares students for work in the business sector of music entertainment. The track focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music entertainment industry. The track has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the Nashville Business environment.

BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service  Credits: (3)
BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics  Credits: (3)
BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing  Credits: (3)
COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales  Credits: (3)
COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations  Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication  Credits: (3)
MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory  Credits: (3) Test-out Option

Music Production

This track prepares students for work in studios and with music industry companies. The subject areas include audio recording techniques, digital audio technology, and audio for multimedia. Courses are designed to round out studio skills with conceptual knowledge, such as media advertising and sales. Students work in the Vol State recording studio anchored by an Avid/Euphonix S5 Fusion digital audio console with Eucon technology.

EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1271 - *Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2272 - *Digital Audio Technology  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2295P - *Recording Practicum  Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 2 credits)
MUS 226 - Music Technology I  Credits: (3)
MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory  Credits: (3)
MUS 1057 - Music Theory I  Credits: (3)
MUS 1058 - Ear Training I  Credits: (1)

Video Production

This track prepares students for work in studios and with video industry companies. The subject areas include television and video production, digital video editing, and field production and lighting. Courses are designed to round out studio skills with conceptual knowledge while working in the Vol State television studio.

ART 253 - Graphic Design I  Credits: (3)
COMM 2020 - Television Production  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing  Credits: (3)
EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production  Credits: (3)
EMPR 2294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production  Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 3 credits)
THEA 1015 - Acting I  Credits: (3)

Entertainment Media Production Courses

Total Degree Requirements- Credits (60)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

Entertainment Media Production Requirement Courses (Choose from list above) Credits: (12)
EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)

First Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

Entertainment Media Production Requirement Courses (Choose from list above) Credits: (6)
EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I Credits: (3)

Second Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

Entertainment Media Production Requirement Courses (Choose from list above) Credits: (6)
COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (3)
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)

Second Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
Entertainment Media Production Requirement Courses (Choose from list above) Credits: (6)
EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as a 3 credit hour course)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER