Media Technologies/Audio Production Engineering Concentration, A.A.S.
The Audio Production Engineering concentration educates students in the art of audio engineering and production by utilizing the skills and knowledge used in music production, post-production, broadcast, live sound and field recording using commercially popular equipment and software. Basic and advanced training in acoustics, studio recording, location recording, editing, mixing, live sound mixing, producing, sound design, media management and logistics management are covered. Course content includes five avenues of audio production: recording, broadcast, sound design, live sound and production management.
Semester I (Fall)
- APE 1015 - Sound Production
- APE 1080 - Audio Processing & Ear Training
- APE 1400 - Recording Techniques I
- APE 2015 - Pro Tools
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
Semester II (Spring)
- APE 1016 - Live Sound Production
- APE 1090 - Dialogue Editing & Post Production
- APE 1900 - Recording Techniques II
- HUM/FA1 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
- APE 2016 - Advanced Pro Tools
- APE 1042 - History of Sound Production
- APE 2020 - Production Logistics Management
- APE 2091 - Music Editing & Sound Design
- APE 2550 - Applied Audio Acoustics
- MATH/NS1 - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- APE 2450 - Sound Design for Picture
- APE 2910 - Audio Production Technology Capstone
- GEN ED2 - General Education Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship
- SBS1 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Media Technologies/Design for Web and Print Concentration, A.A.S.
The Design for Web and Print curriculum offers students hands-on experience in both graphic design and web design. Students learn the principles and elements of design and use the latest graphics software and web authoring and scripting languages to create complex visual communication. Some courses are offered online, and most are offered in the classroom, enabling students to choose the course delivery method best suited to their learning style.
Semester I (Fall)
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- DWP 1010 - Design Basics for Web & Print
- DWP 1030 - Photoshop for Web & Print
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
- MDT1 - Introductory Media Technologies Elective 3 Credit(s)
- WEB 1600 - Web Design I: Introduction to Web Technology
Semester II (Spring)
- DWP 1020 - Web & Print Typography
- DWP 2400 - InDesign for Web & Print
- DWP 2600 - Illustrator for Web & Print
- WEB 2010 - Web Design II: Design Fundamentals
- WEB 2150 - HTML5 Multimedia
Semester III (Fall)
- DWP 2500 - Content Management Systems using WordPress
- DWP 2800 - Brand Identity Design
- HUM/FA2 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)
- MATH/NS2 - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- WEB 2300 - JavaScript & jQuery
Semester IV (Spring)
- DWP 2900 - Advanced Web Design, HTML & CSS
- DWP 2950 - e-Portfolio
- GEN ED3 - General Education Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT4- Media Technologies Elective 3 Credits(s)
- MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship
- SBS2 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Media Technologies/Photography Concentration, A.A.S.
The Photography concentration is designed to give students a balanced, practical foundation for entering the profession in the digital age. All of the facilities are digital, with industry-standard tools incorporated into the course material. Students are shown the tools and techniques needed to build a foundation for nearly any photography career. Camera mastery, studio portrait and still life lighting, photojournalism, and digital imaging are among the skills developed. Learning these core skill sets allows the aspiring photographers the ability to express themselves more creatively and communicate more effectively through their photography.
Semester I (Fall)
- ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I or DWP 1010 - Design Basics for Web & Print
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
- MATH/NS1 - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT2 Media Technologies Elective 3 Credit(s)
- PHO 1000 - Photography I
Semester II (Spring)
- PHO 1100 - Photography II
- PHO 1200 - History of Photography
- PHO 1700 - Studio Photography I
- PHO 2010 - Digital Photo Enhancement
- SBS1 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Semester III (Fall)
- GEN ED3 - General Education Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT2 - Media Technologies Elective 3 Credit(s)
- PHO4 - Photography Elective 3 Credit(s)
- PHO 2200 - Studio Photography II
- PHO 2400 - Photojournalism
Semester IV (Spring)
- BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business
- ELEC5 - Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship
- PHO4 - Photography Elective 3 Credit(s)
- PHO 2800 - Photography Portfolio
- PHO 2830 - Issues in Professional Photography
Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.)
Pellissippi State’s Art faculty are accomplished practicing professionals in their respective fields who help students develop a competitive visual art portfolio. From careers in character design, museum curation or even forging in fire, Pellissippi State faculty ensure that students are prepared for whatever opportunities their future might offer.
Semester I (Fall)
- ART 10451 - Drawing I
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
- MATH2 - Mathematics Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- SBS3 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Semester II (Spring)
- ART 10501 - Drawing II
- ART 1350 - Foundations Studio II
- COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication or COMM 2045 - Public Speaking
- ENGL 1020 - English Composition II
- SBS3 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Semester III (Fall)
- ART 2010 - Art History Survey
- ENGL4 - Literature Elective 3 Credit(s)
- HIST5- History Elective 3 Credit(s)
- NS6 - Natural Sciences Elective 4 Credit(s)
- SAE7 - Studio Art Elective 3 Credit(s)
Semester IV (Spring)
- ART 2020 - Art History Survey II
- HIST5- History Elective 3 Credit(s)
- NS6 - Natural Sciences Elective 4 Credit(s)
- SAE7 - Studio Art Electives 6 Credit(s)
Media Technologies/Video Production Technology Concentration, A.A.S.
Animation option focuses on skills and knowledge required to succeed in the competitive fields of animation, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. The curriculum begins by building an understanding of the history, major terms, concepts and techniques of animation. Industry-standard software and equipment are used to cover basic principles and progress through advanced tools and workflows used by studios for broadcast, film, visualization and game design. Typical job opportunities are 2D animator, 3D animator, modeler, concept artist, motion graphics designer, visual development artist, storyboard artist, environment design artist and visual effects artist.
Animation
Semester I (Fall)
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- DWP 1010 - Design Basics for Web & Print
- DWP 1020 - Web & Print Typography
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
- VPT 1030 - Introduction to Desktop Video/Audio
- VPT 1060 - Introduction to the Art of Animation
Semester II (Spring)
- HUM/FA1 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)
- VPT 1045 - Technical Video Production
- VPT 1061 - Digital Animation I
- VPT 1211 - Video Editing
- VPT 2165 - 3D Modeling & Animation
Semester III (Fall)
- GEN ED2 - General Education Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MATH/NS1 - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- VPT 1021 - Adobe After Effects
- VPT 1090 - Campus Broadcast I: Studio Operations
- VPT 2265 - Intermediate 3D Modeling & Animation
Semester IV (Spring)
- MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship
- SBS1 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
- VPT3 - Animation Elective 3 Credit(s)
- VPT 2175 - Visual Effects Fundamentals for Broadcast & Film
- VPT 2770 - Capstone Project
Video Production
Video Production option focuses on skills and knowledge needed in a broadcast studio and on location using commercially popular equipment and software. Basic and advanced training in scriptwriting, audio recording and mixing, electronic cinematography and lighting, producing, directing, budgeting and editing are covered. Course content includes three phases of digital production. Typical job opportunities are videographer, editor, video illustrator and production assistant.
Semester I (Fall)
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
- VPT 1030 - Introduction to Desktop Video/Audio
- VPT 1045 - Technical Video Production
- VPT 1050 - Motion Lighting
- VPT 1090 - Campus Broadcast I: Studio Operations
Semester II (Spring)
- HUM/FA1 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)
- VPT 1211 - Video Editing
- VPT 1400 - Scriptwriting for Mass Media
- VPT 1500 - Campus Broadcast II: Producing & Directing for TV
- VPT 2022 - Guerrilla Filmmaking
Semester III (Fall)
- MATH/NS1 - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- VPT4 - Video Production Technology Elective 3 Credit(s)
- VPT 1875 - Introduction to Media Management
- VPT 2330 - Budgeted Production
- VPT 2960 - Remote Field Production
Semester IV (Spring)
- GEN ED2 - General Education Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT5 - Media Technologies Elective 3 Credit(s)
- MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship
- SBS1 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
- VPT 2770 - Capstone Project
Media Technologies/Web Technology Concentration, A.A.S.
The Web Technology curriculum offers hands-on experience in designing webpages and developing websites. Students develop and maintain websites using authoring and scripting languages, create content and digital media, manage and deploy e-business solutions servers and maintain websites for small- to large-scale enterprises. Some courses are delivered completely online, and many courses are taught in the classroom as well, enabling students to choose the course delivery method best suited to their learning style.
Semester I (Fall)
- COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar
- DWP 1010 - Design Basics for Web & Print
- DWP 1030 - Photoshop for Web & Print
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
- MDT1 - Introductory Media Technologies Elective 3 Credit(s)
- WEB 1600 - Web Design I: Introduction to Web Technology
Semester II (Spring)
- GEN ED2 - General Education Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- HUM/FA3 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)
- MATH/NS3 - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective 3-5 Credit(s)
- MDT4- Media Technologies Elective 3 Credits(s)
- WEB 2010 - Web Design II: Design Fundamentals
Semester III (Fall)
- WEB 2000 - Dreamweaver
- WEB 2150 - HTML5 Multimedia
- WEB 2220 - E-Commerce
- WEB 2300 - JavaScript & jQuery
- WEB 2603 - Server-side Web Development (PHP/ASP)
Semester IV (Spring)
- MDT4 - Media Technologies Elective 3 Credit(s)
- MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship
- SBS3 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
- WEB 2400 - Web Project Management
- WEB 2812 - Web Design III: Advanced Site Design
- WEB 2902 - Web Practicum