Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production
Department: Entertainment Media Production

For more information, visit theÌýEntertainment Media ProductionÌýwebpage or contact the Humanities and Fine ArtsÌýdivision at 615-230-3200 or 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.Ìý With the help of knowledgeable faculty advisors, students build the course of study best suited to their individual career goals and industry needs.Ìý 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage or by talking with your advisor.

ProgramÌýLearning 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 inÌýentertainmentÌýmarketing and communication.

  4. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for theÌýentertainmentÌýindustry.

  5. 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

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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.Ìý 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.

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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.

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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.Ìý The track has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the Nashville Business environment.

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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 Ãå±±½ûµØ recording studio anchored by an Avid/Euphonix S5 Fusion digital audio console with Eucon technology.

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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 Ãå±±½ûµØ television studio.

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Entertainment Media Production Courses

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Total Degree Requirements- Credits (60)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule.Ìý Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.Ìý 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.Ìý 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 CoursesÌý(Choose from list above) Credits: (12)
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First Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

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Second Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

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Second Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

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