22 courses with the subject EMPR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EMPR 1125*Introduction to Entertainment Business3
Introduction to Entertainment Business is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of the business practices related to the music entertainment industry especially in Nashville. The course focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music entertainment industry. The course has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the Nashville business environment. (This course was previously MBUS 125.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
EMPR 1150*Introduction to Entertainment Business II3
This course is a continuation of the concepts and business practices related to the music entertainment industry introduced in EMPR 1125 . (This course was previously MBUS150.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
In this course, students will receive practical experience in writing for radio and podcast. Style rules will be emphasized in writing news, commercials, weather, promotional announcements, drama, comedy, FCC-compliant underwriting announcements, and more. Written assignments and three hours of supervised computer lab work per week. (This course was previously COMM 205.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
Designed to be taken towards the end of the student’s program of study, this performance course will require the student to show proficiency in Digital Media Skills. The student will work with music and scheduling software to create station logs, ship them over a network to servers, and reconcile them. Students will enter songs and commercial time orders into software, create a short audio & video podcast, and voice-track a radio show. Ninety-minute classroom and ninety-minute laboratory sessions per week. (This course was previously COMM 206.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course provides the student with hands-on instruction in all aspects of operation of non-linear video editing systems for television, film, and new media. Skills developed in this course include importing/exporting media, transitions, mixing, titles, effects, and distribution. (This course was previously COMM 212.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course continues COMM 2020 and EMPR 1212 in a field setting, including intermediate and advanced shooting and editing techniques. Students will practice field lighting and audio, production budgeting and planning, script writing, and storyboarding. Student production teams will create professional-quality video productions. (This course was previously COMM 222.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course provides a basic understanding of the theories and technology used in audio production for CD’s, radio, TV, and film. (This course was previously COMM 270.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
EMPR 1271*Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques3
This course develops an understanding of the techniques and technology involved in modern multi-track recording and mixing and includes hands on experience, with a lab included. (This course was previously COMM 271.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course covers music entertainment tour logistics, including structure and role of the tour management group, tour logistics management roles and responsibilities, and critical thinking skills in accounting, contract negotiations, global tour logistics, and business law within tour logistics industry. Students apply learned skills to production of planned events. (This course was previously MBUS 200.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course builds on concepts covered in ART 253 and EMPR 1212 and focuses on motion design for time-based media and the basics of compositing. Utilizing Adobe After Effects, students will learn to create still and motion text, images, and graphics for use in film, video, and broadcast. (This course was previously COMM 225.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course provides a foundation in industry-standard formatting, style, and composition of scripts written for the screen. Topics covered include three-act structure, major plot events, vertical flow, efficient visual writing, character development, scenes and transitions, treatments, pitching, and the business of screenwriting. (This course was previously COMM 230.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This advanced course covers non-fiction production including documentaries, promotional videos, corporate and educational videos, commercials, PSAs, and video journalism. Students will research and develop topics, create AV scripts, develop interview questions, transcribe interviews and create paper edits, and work in teams to shoot and edit short non-fiction films and videos. (This course was previously COMM 235.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This advanced course covers all aspects of fiction production including scriptwriting and effective storytelling; casting and directing actors; and responsibilities of the director and producer in all phases of production. Students will write scripts, hold casting sessions, and work in teams to direct and produce short fiction films and videos. (This course was previously COMM 236.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course examines advanced practices and trends in the planning, acquisition, deployment, and control of resources necessary for successful domestic and international music entertainment tours. This course emphasizes development and implementation of a music entertainment tour logistics strategy. Students apply learned skills to production of planned events. (This course was previously MBUS 250.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course includes an in-depth study of Digital Audio Technology with an emphasis on Digital Audio Workstation Technology related to the recording, overdubbing, editing, and mixing of music. Students will gain practical “hands-on” experience with Digital Audio Workstation hardware and software utilizing both Macintosh and PC platforms. [This course was previously COM 272.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course provides instruction in live sound recording and reinforcement including further development of audio principles introduced in EMPR 1270 and EMPR 1271 as applied to live sound. It includes instruction on load-in, setup, test, trouble-shoot, operate, tear-down, and load-out of state-of-the-art Live Sound Reinforcement system. It also includes applied training by supporting the Visual and Performing Arts, the Music, Theatre, and Audio Visual departments. (This course was previously COMM 273.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
EMPR 2285Cooperative Work Experience in Communication3
This course includes directed independent study or internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue special areas of interest or internship related to the field of communication. Students are required to document internship activities. [This course was previously COMM 285.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This performance class is designed for the student to gain and refine on-air radio skills. The student will read and produce newscasts, produce special announcements, and host music programs on the college radio station, WVCP-FM 88.5. Conducted under Work-Based Learning (WBL) standards, this internship requires a minimum of 135 physical hours of quality work per term to receive three college credits. May be completed at the College station WVCP-FM or as an internship at a commercial station. [This course was previously COMM 286.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This course includes supervised laboratory or field work in radio broadcasting or radio station operations. The course is designed primarily for actual on-air experience. May be completed at the College station WVCP-FM or as an internship at a commercial station. Students may take a combination of practicum courses ( EMPR 2294P and/or EMPR 2295P ); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer. [This course was previously COMM 291P.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
EMPR 2294P*Communication Practicum: Video Production1-3
This course provides supervised laboratory or fieldwork in video production. This course is a planned program of independent study and work experience. The amount of required work varies with credit hours. Students may take a combination of practicum courses ( EMPR 2291P and/or EMPR 2295P ); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. This course is not intended for transfer. (This course was previously COMM 294P.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
EMPR 1212 and EMPR 1222 or permission of the department
EMPR 2295P*Recording Practicum1-3
This course provides practical experience in recording operations which allows students to learn through experience. It may be completed at the Vol State Recording Studio. Students may take a combination of practicum courses ( EMPR 2291P and/or EMPR 2294P ); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. This course is not intended for transfer. [This course was previously COMM 295P.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
The Capstone Experience in Communication is an opportunity for AAS program students to bring their abilities, skills, and their understanding of new media to bear on a semester-long, final project that will serve as the culmination of their studies in the Department. The Senior Capstone Experience for Humanities majors exemplifies each student’s accumulated knowledge and mastery of material. Permission of the instructor is required. [This course was previously COMM 299P.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
