Entertainment Media Production - Music Production Concentration - A.A.S.

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For more information on this program, 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, and video production. The Associate of Applied Science is designed for the media workplace.

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 Vol State recording studio anchored by an Avid/Euphonix S5 Fusion digital audio console with Eucon technology.

All students graduating with an A.A.S. in Entertainment Media Production are required to the Entertainment Media Production Exit Exam, and the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/testing, or by talking with your advisor.

General Education Requirements - Credits (15)

Social/Behavioral Sciences 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
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

COMM 299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (3)

ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I Credits: (3)
COMM 250 - *Social Media for Entertainment Credits: (3)
MBUS 125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business Credits: (3)
MBUS 150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II Credits: (3)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (30)

COMM 295P - *Recording Practicum Credits: (2)

COMM 270 - *Audio for Media Credits: (3)
COMM 271 - *Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques Credits: (3)
COMM 272 - *Digital Audio Technology Credits: (3)
COMM 273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement Credits: (3)
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: (3)
MBUS 200 - *Music Tour Logistics I Credits: (3)
MBUS 250 - *Music Tour Logistics II Credits: (3)
MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Credits: (3)
MUS 1058 - Ear Training I Credits: (1)
MUS 1057 - Music Theory I Credits: (3)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Salary
Music Producer	$31,130	$55,940
Instrument Tech/Specialist	$28,040	$48,700
Recording Studio Manager	$40,830	$130,370

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.

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in the Catalog) Credits: (3)
COMM 295P - *Recording Practicum Credits: (2)
COMM 299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (3)

COMM 273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement Credits: (3)
MBUS 250 - *Music Tour Logistics II Credits: (3)