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Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Video Production

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production
Concentration: Video Production

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

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

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.

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:

  1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
  2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist.
  3. Evaluate 2-dimensional visuals for use in entertainment marketing and communication.
  4. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
  5. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
  6. 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 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 3 Credits)

Concentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)

  • 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)

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)

  • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
  • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2020 - Television Production Credits: (3)
  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • THEA 1015 - Acting I Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
  • EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting Credits: (3)
  • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio 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

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 2235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production Credits: (3)
  • EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting Credits: (3)
  • ART 253 - Graphic Design I Credits: (3)
  • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics 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)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)