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Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Multimedia & Web Design
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production
Concentration: Multimedia & Web Design
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 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.
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.
- Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
- Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
- 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 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
- EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
- EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
Concentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)
- 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)
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)
- ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
- EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
- CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS Credits: (3)
- ART 270 - Type and Image Credits: (3)
- ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
- EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- ART 253 - Graphic Design I Credits: (3)
- COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
- CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic Credits: (3)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
- EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics Credits: (3)
- COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
- ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I Credits: (3)