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Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Music Business

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production
Concentration: Music Business

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.  The Associate of Applied Science program is designed for the media workplace.

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.

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. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
  4. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
  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

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)

  • 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 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication 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)
  • MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Credits: (3) Test-out option

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 1270 - *Audio for Media Credits: (3)
  • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
  • MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Credits: (3) Test-out Option
  • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film Credits: (3)

  • OR  MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)
  • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics Credits: (3)
  • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I Credits: (3)
  • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media Credits: (3)
  • COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication Credits: (3)
  • EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II Credits: (3)
  • COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast  Credits: (3)

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