Entertainment Media Production - Video 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 program is designed for the media workplace.

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 Vol State television studio.

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)

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)

COMM 250 - *Social Media for Entertainment Credits: (3)
COMM 299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I 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)

ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Credits: (3)
ART 253 - Graphic Design I Credits: (3)
COMM 212 - Digital Video Editing Credits: (3)
COMM 222 - Field Production & Lighting Credits: (3)
COMM 225 - *Motion Graphics Credits: (3)
COMM 230 - *Screenwriting Credits: (3)
COMM 235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production Credits: (3)
COMM 236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production Credits: (3)
COMM 294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
COMM 2020 - Television Production 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 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
Camera Operator	$30,740	$50,070
Producer and Director	$31,130	$55,940
Film and Video Editor	$31,400	$49,570

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 (15)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
COMM 294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production Credits: (3)
COMM 299P - *Capstone Experience Credits: (3)

COMM 225 - *Motion Graphics Credits: (3)
COMM 236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production Credits: (3)