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Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Digital and Broadcast Media
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production
Concentration: Digital and Broadcast Media
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 is designed for the media workplace.
This concentration is under the Entertainment Media Programs. It has been developed to include students interested in Radio, Announcing, Sports Commentary, Podcasting, Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube. This concentration will service their needs and provide training, practice, and portfolio development through this curriculum.
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:
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Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
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Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist
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Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
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Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
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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 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR 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 270 - Type and Image Credits: (3)
- COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
- EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as a 3 credit hour course)
- EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
- EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
Concentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)
- 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)
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)
- COMM 2020 - Television Production Credits: (3)
- EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
- EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
First Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)
- COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion Credits: (3)
- COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast Credits: (3)
- EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
- EMPR 2286 - Radio Internship Credits: (3)
- ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
Second Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)
- COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
- ART 270 - Type and Image Credits: (3)
- EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication Credits: (3)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)
- COMM 1020 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
- EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as a 3 credit hour course)
- COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)