Entertainment Media Production - Digital Radio Media 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 a new concentration under the Entertainment Media Programs. It has been developed to include students interested in Radio, Announcing, Sports Commentary, Podcasting, or YouTube. This concentration will service their needs and provide training, practice and portfolio development through this curriculum.

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 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
OR ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
Social/Behavioral Science 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 a 3 credit hour course)
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)

COMM 120 - Introduction to Broadcasting Credits: (3)
COMM 130 - Announcing Credits: (3)
COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales Credits: (3)
COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion Credits: (3)
COMM 205 - Writing for Radio & Podcast Credits: (3)
COMM 206 - Digital Radio Operations Credits: (3)
COMM 285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 286 - WVCP-FM Radio Internship Credits: (3)
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 2010 - Radio 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 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
Radio and Television Announcer	$33,220	n/a
Reporters	$41,260	n/a

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.

Entertainment Media Production - Digital Radio Media Concentration- A.A.S.

General Education Requirements- Credits (15)

Major Core Course Requirements- Credits (15)

Area Of Emphasis Requirements- Credits (30)

Total Degree Requirements- Credits (60)

Career and Salary Information

Recommended Schedule

First Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

First Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

Second Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

Second Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)