Online Degree Programs

Our online degree programs are delivered 100% online through our unique Learning Management System (LMS) — a secure web-based platform that employs modern multimedia technologies and is accessible 24 hours a day via the Internet. 

Online students use this system to view video content, receive and submit project work and assignments, take tests and quizzes, communicate with instructors and classmates, and review grades and course progress. Our online learning environment utilizes the combination of interactive and web-based media to create a variety of instructional materials in support of dynamic, self-directed, and collaborative learning activities. These activities can provide students with a more diverse range of learning options and promote more meaningful collaboration between students and instructors.

ANIMATION, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Character Animation Concentration

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Character Animation is designed to provide students the knowledge and understanding of storytelling using 3D character animation geared for both film and games within the Computer Animation industry. The Character Animation concentration is designed based on current industry trends and pipelines used in both films and games. The knowledge learned will qualify students for entry-level positions in the computer animation film and game industries as Character Animators or Character Technical Artists. 

Besides the degree program’s strong 3D character animation focus, students will build other skills from various other departments, such as asset creation and visual effects. In addition to the technical proficiency and creative development, the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that contribute to lifelong learning and provide tools that will help sustain a long and productive professional career in computer animation and the entertainment and media industry.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Character Animation is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

CHRONOLOGICAL COURSE ORDER BY MONTH

Animation Online, B.S. — Character Animation
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredit
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
CAN CD1 Animation Career Development 11
3CAN 101 Overview of Animation Production3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
4CAN 115 Cameras and Lights3
5CAN 110 Digital Painting3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
6CAN 120 Surface Appearance3
7CAN 125 Modeling Fundamentals3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8AVE 190 Digital Sculpting 13
9AVE 130 Storyboarding 3
10AVE 241 Fundamentals of Animation3
CAN CD2 Animation Career Development 21
11AVE 320 Virtual Production 13
12CAN 210 Look Development 13
13AVE 100 The Fundamentals of Surface Anatomy3
14AVE 230 Character Rigging 13
15CAN 215 Visual Scripting and Tool Development4
16CAN 220 Look Development 23
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
17AVE 290 Visual Effects 13
18CAN 340 Character Visual Effects3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
19CAN 330 Character Rigging 23
20CAN 365 Acting for Animators3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
21CAN 373 Animation for Games4
22CAN 425 Animating for Dialogue4
23CAN 405 Story-Driven Animation 14
24CAN 406 Story-Driven Animation 24
25CAN 445 Crowd Animation4
CAN CD3-O Animation Career Development 31
26CAN 480 Portfolio Preparation3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
27CAN 481 Portfolio Content Creation 13
28CAN 482 Portfolio Content Creation 23
29CAN 483 Portfolio Content Creation 33
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Animation, Bachelor of Science
Environment & Character Design

Program Description & Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Environment and Character Design is designed to provide students the knowledge and understanding of 3D modeling, materials, textures, pipeline workflows, and integration so that they can design and develop the look of characters and environments for both film and games in the Computer Animation industry. The knowledge learned will qualify students for entry-level positions in the computer animation film and game industries, such as Character Modeling, Environment, and Look Development Artists. Besides the degree program’s strong 3D asset creation, students will also build other introductory-level skills from various other departments in the animation industry, such as Visual Effects and Character Animation. In addition to the technical proficiency and creative development, the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that contribute to lifelong learning and provide tools that will help sustain a long and productive professional career in computer animation and the entertainment and media industry.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Environment and Character Design is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Animation Online, B.S. — Environment and Character Design
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
CAN CD1 Animation Career Development 13
3ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
CAN 101 Overview of Animation Production3
4CAN 115 Cameras and Lights3
5CAN 110 Digital Painting3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
6CAN 120 Surface Appearance3
7CAN 125 Modeling Fundamentals3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8AVE 190 Digital Sculpting 13
9AVE 130 Storyboarding 3
10AVE 241 Fundamentals of Animation3
CAN CD2 Animation Career Development 21
11AVE 320 Virtual Production 13
12CAN 210 Look Development 13
13AVE 100 The Fundamentals of Surface Anatomy3
14AVE 230 Character Rigging 13
15CAN 215 Visual Scripting and Tool Development4
16CAN 220 Look Development 23
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
17AVE 290 Visual Effects 13
18CAN 340 Character Visual Effects3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
19CAN 330 Character Rigging 23
20CAN 335 Advanced Modeling3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
21CAN 355 Character and Environment Design4
22CAN 370 Sculpting Characters for Film and Games4
23CAN 380 Texturing Characters for Film and Games4
24CAN 410 Environment Modeling for Production4
25CAN 440 Look Development for Environments4
CAN CD3-O Animation Career Development 31
26CAN 480 Portfolio Preparation3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
27CAN 481 Portfolio Content Creation 13
28CAN 482 Portfolio Content Creation 23
29CAN 483 Portfolio Content Creation 33
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Animation, Bachelor of Science
Visual Effects

Program Description & Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Visual Effects is designed to provide students the knowledge and understanding of 2D and 3D visual effects asset creation and how to manipulate that imagery into a postproduction workflow for both film and games within the Computer Animation industry. The knowledge learned will qualify students for entry-level positions in the computer animation film and game industries, such as Visual Effects, Compositing, Rotoscoping, and Matchmoving Artists. 

Besides the degree program’s strong 3D computer graphics focus, students will build other skills in peripheral media and complete digital courses that will enhance their opportunities in related fields. In addition to the technical proficiency and creative development, the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that contribute to lifelong learning and provide tools that will help sustain a long and productive professional career in computer animation and the entertainment and media industry.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Visual Effects is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Animation Online, B.S. — Visual Effects
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
CAN CD1 Animation Career Development 11
3CAN 101 Overview of Animation Production3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
4CAN 115 Cameras and Lights3
5CAN 110 Digital Painting3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
6CAN 120 Surface Appearance3
7CAN 125 Modeling Fundamentals3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8AVE 190 Digital Sculpting 13
9AVE 130 Storyboarding 3
10AVE 241 Fundamentals of Animation3
CAN CD2 Animation Career Development 21
11AVE 320 Virtual Production 13
12CAN 210 Look Development 13
13AVE 100 The Fundamentals of Surface Anatomy3
14AVE 230 Character Rigging 13
15CAN 215 Visual Scripting and Tool Development4
16CAN 220 Look Development 23
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
17AVE 290 Visual Effects 13
18CAN 340 Character Visual Effects3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
19CAN 330 Character Rigging 23
20AVE 357 Matchmoving for Production3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
21AVE 310 Visual Effects 24
22AVE 343 Look Development and Compositing4
23CGA 361 Visual Effects for Games4
24CGA 381 Visual Effects for Film4
25AVE 360 Compositing and Integration4
CAN CD3-O Animation Career Development 31
26CAN 480 Portfolio Preparation3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
27CAN 481 Portfolio Content Creation 13
28CAN 482 Portfolio Content Creation 23
29CAN 483 Portfolio Content Creation 33
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Audio Production, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Audio Production program is designed to respond to the rapidly changing, cross-media and multi-media nature of the entertainment industry. The upper-division coursework in the bachelor’s degree builds upon the knowledge and skills taught at the associate degree–level and provides students more advanced training in audio engineering, music production, postproduction, event production, and visual media — including foundational video editing, graphic, and design skills. Working with industry-standard equipment, students gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the entertainment industry after graduation. 

The program provides graduates with focused knowledge and understanding of recording engineering and the foundational music and production skills needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions, such as assistant engineers, sound editors, MIDI/digital audio workstation operators and programmers, live sound engineers, and a variety of other positions in the audio, music, and entertainment industries. In addition to technical proficiency and creative expression, the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that contribute to lifelong learning and the foundation of a successful career in the entertainment media industry.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Audio Production program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Audio Production, B.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3MPR 120 Music Production Technology3
MPR CD1-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 11
4MPR 124 Digital Audio Workstations3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
5MPR 100 Musical Listening and Identification3
6RCA 223 Signal Processing and Effects3
7APR 130 Sequencing and Synthesis3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8RCA 232 Pro Tools Essentials3
MPR CD2-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 21
9APR 250 Digital Media Essentials3
10APR 240 Audio for Media4
11RCA 236 Mixing Concepts and Techniques4
12APR 260 Audio System Technology3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
13APR 275 Recording Techniques4
14RCA 286 Live Sound Production3
15APR 251 Music Business Essentials3
 MPR CD3-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 31
16APR 300 Visual Media Essentials3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
17APR 310 Advanced Audio for Media3
18APR 320 Advanced Postproduction4
19APR 330 Advanced Sequencing and Synthesis3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
20APR 340 Interactive Audio4
21APR 301 Acoustics and Studio Design3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
22APR 405 Advanced Recording Techniques4
23APR 350 Advanced Mixing3
24APR 420 Mastering3
25APR 440 Show Production3
26EBS 441 Event Management3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
27APR 450 Advanced Business and Production Management3
28APR 490 Creative Portfolio 13
29APR 491 Creative Portfolio 23
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Audio Production, Associate of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Audio Production program is designed to respond to the rapidly changing, cross-media and multi-media nature of the entertainment industry. Working with industry-standard equipment, students gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the entertainment industry after graduation. The program provides graduates with focused knowledge and understanding of recording engineering and the foundational music and production skills needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions, such as assistant engineers, sound editors, MIDI/digital audio workstation operators and programmers, live sound engineers, and a variety of other positions in the audio, music, and entertainment industries. 

In addition to technical proficiency and creative expression, the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, which contribute to lifelong learning and the foundation of a successful career in the entertainment media industry.

Program Requirements

The Associate of Science in Audio Production program is 60 credit hours and 15 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Audio Production, A.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3MPR 120 Music Production Technology3
MPR CD1-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 11
4MPR 124 Digital Audio Workstations3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
5MPR 100 Musical Listening and Identification3
6RCA 223 Signal Processing and Effects3
7APR 130 Sequencing and Synthesis3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8RCA 232 Pro Tools Essentials3
MPR CD2-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 21
9APR 250 Digital Media Essentials3
10APR 240 Audio for Media4
11RCA 236 Mixing Concepts and Techniques4
12APR 260 Audio System Technology3
13APR 275 Recording Techniques4
14RCA 286 Live Sound Production3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
15APR 251 Music Business Essentials3
MPR CD3 Audio and Music Production Career Development 31
Total Credit Hours: 60

Digital Filmmaking, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Digital Filmmaking degree program immerses students in the art of digital video and film production for a variety of outlets. By utilizing the latest tools available to contemporary media developers, students learn how to create professional content for broadcast television, online media, mobile applications, and independent films. Throughout the program, students take courses that help them build a comprehensive understanding of digital content creation and storytelling with a curriculum that strikes a balance between traditional film foundations and the latest production and postproduction techniques. 

Students learn how to master essential visual communication and video production methods for digital photography, HD video production, lighting, audio mixing, and nonlinear editing. Supporting classes also cover complementary career skills in computer business applications, finance management, production budgeting, and networking. Class projects will help students apply this knowledge as they craft their own visual and narrative pieces for different media. Students learn to take a story through the entire creative process, including developing a script, planning the logistics of production, working on location to capture their story on camera, as well as file management, editing, and distribution. 

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Digital Filmmaking, B.S. – Online
MonthCourse 1 Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
DFM CD1-O Digital Filmmaking Career Development 11
3DFM 100 Independent Filmmaking3
4DFM 115 Introduction to Filmmaking3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
5DFM 260 Editing 13
6DFM 223 Screenwriting 14
7DFM 230 Acting for Filmmakers3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8DFM 120 Digital Production Design4
9DFM 305 Location Scouting4
10DFM 170 Introduction to Cinematography3
11DFM 200 Cinematography and Lighting 13
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
12DFM 202 Cinematography and Lighting 23
13DFM 220 Digital Audio Production 13
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
14DFM 201 Color Correction and Grading3
DFM CD2-O Digital Filmmaking Career Development 21
15DFM 240 Directing 13
16DFM 320 Screenwriting 24
17DFM 190 Producing3
DFM CD3-O Digital Filmmaking Career Development 31
18DFM 307 Directing 23
19DFM 380 Editing 23
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
20DFM 315 Digital Audio Production 23
21DFM 301 Film Marketing and Distribution3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
22DFM 270 Visual Effects4
23DFM 420 Documentary Production4
24DFM 421 Documentary Postproduction3
25DFM 440 Capstone Film Development3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
26DFM 450 Capstone Film Preproduction3
27DFM 480 Capstone FIlm Production3
28DFM 485 Capstone Film Postproduction3
29DFM 490 Portfolio Development3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Entertainment Business, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions. The program provides a well-rounded study of business administration and management principles with a focus on how that knowledge can be applied to the entertainment industry.

Students receive training in management, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, and other aspects of business. The program emphasizes business ethics, corporate social responsibility, communication skills, and the role personal values play in the professional life of a business leader. Students also explore topics that are specific to the business of entertainment — artist management, distribution, and more — providing insight into the inner workings of the industry. Throughout the degree program, students work in a professional, project-based environment designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities typical in the world of entertainment business.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business degree program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must complete all required program coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Entertainment Business, B.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3EBS 101 Introduction to Entertainment Business3
4EBS 110 Entertainment Business Management3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
5EBS 120 Entertainment Marketing4
6EBS 125 Entertainment Advertising4
7EBS 230 Art of the Pitch3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8EBS 160 Entertainment Business Finance3
9EBS 200 Digital Media Distribution3
EBS CD1-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 11
10EBS 220 Global Business3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
11EBS 141 Data Analysis and Reporting4
12EBS 240 Entertainment Market Research3
13EBS 270 Professional Selling4
14EBS 280 Entertainment Communications and Public Relations3
15EBS 290 Brand Development4
16EBS 302 Entertainment Business Accounting3
EBS CD2-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 21
17EBS 303 Entertainment Business Ethics3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
18EBS 312 Business of Play3
19EBS 411 Intellectual Property3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
20EBS 410 Entertainment Business Law3
21EBS 412 Television and Digital Network Management3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
22EBS 416 Mergers and Acquisitions4
23EBS 425 Creative Entrepreneurship3
24EBS 440 Artist Management3
25EBS 441 Event Management3
26EBS 460 Entertainment Business Technology3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
27EBS 470 Digital Marketing and Social Media Management3
EBS CD3-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 31
28EBS 480 Entertainment Contracts and Licensing3
29EBS 490 Entertainment Business Final Project3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Entertainment Business, Bachelor of Science
Music Business Concentration

Program Description & Objectives

The Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions. The program provides a well-rounded study of business administration and management principles with a focus on how that knowledge can be applied to the entertainment industry. Students receive training in management, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, and other aspects of business. The program emphasizes business ethics, corporate social responsibility, communication skills, and the role personal values play in the professional life of a business leader. Students selecting the Music Business concentration will take the core business courses that are relevant to all sectors of the entertainment industry as well as courses that focus on concepts specific to the music industry, including music supervision, music publishing, music evaluation for A&R, and the promotion and production of live music events.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business degree program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must complete all required program coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Entertainment Business, Online- Music Business Concentration – BS
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3EBS 101 Introduction to Entertainment Business3
4EBS 110 Entertainment Business Management3
EBS 101 Foundations of Writing3
5MBS 101 Music Business and Industry3
6EBS 120 Entertainment Marketing4
7EBS 125 Entertainment Advertising4
8EBS 230 Art of the Pitch3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
9EBS 160 Entertainment Business Finance3
EBS CD1-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 11
10MBS 210 Music Publishing3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
11EBS 220 Global Business3
12EBS 141 Data Analysis and Reporting4
13EBS 240 Entertainment Market Research3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
14EBS 270 Professional Selling4
15EBS 280 Entertainment Communications & Public Relations3
16EBS 290 Brand Development4
EBS CD2-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 21
17EBS 302 Entertainment Business Accounting3
18MBS 310 Music Industry Marketing3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
19EBS 416 Mergers and Acquisitions4
20MBS 320 A&R for the Music Industry3
21MBS 410 Music Business Law3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
22EBS 425 Creative Entrepreneurship3
23EBS 440 Artist Management3
24MBS 330 Music Supervision3
25EBS 441 Event Management3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
26MBS 440 Concert and Tour Management3
27EBS 470 Digital Marketing and Social Media Management3
EBS CD3-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 31
28EBS 480 Entertainment Contracts and Licensing3
29MBS 490 Music Industry Final Project3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Entertainment Business, Bachelor of Science
Degree Completion Program

Program Description & Objectives

This completion program allows individuals who hold an associate degree to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in 18 months. The Entertainment Business degree program is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions. Students receive training in management, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, and other aspects of business. As the program evolves, students explore topics that are specific to the business of entertainment — artist management, distribution, and more — providing insight into the inner workings of the industry. Throughout the degree program, students work in a professional, project-based environment designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities typical in the world of entertainment business.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor in Entertainment Business completion program is 60 credit hours and 15 months in length. A minimum requirement of an Associate-level degree is needed for eligibility into the Completer program. Students must successfully complete all required courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Entertainment Business, Online – Completion Program
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
2EBS 300 Adv. Entertainment Business Management3
3EBS 301 Adv. Entertainment Marketing3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
4EBS 325 Adv. Entertainment Advertising3
EBS CD1-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 11
5EBS 303 Entertainment Business Ethics3
6EBS 411 Intellectual Property3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
7EBS 410 Entertainment Business Law3
8EBS 302 Entertainment Business Accounting3
EBS CD2-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 21
9EBS 425 Creative Entrepreneurship3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
10EBS 480 Entertainment Contracts and Licensing3
11EBS 440 Artist Management3
12EBS 460 Entertainment Business Technology3
13EBS 441 Event Management3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
14EBS 470 Digital Marketing and Social Media Management3
EBS CD3-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 31
15EBS 490 Entertainment Business Final Project3
Total Credit Hours: 60

Entertainment Business, Bachelor of Science
Music Business Concentration Degree Completion Program

Program Description & Objectives

This completion program allows individuals who hold an associate degree to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in 18 months. The Entertainment Business degree program is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions. Students receive training in management, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, and other aspects of business. Throughout the degree program, students work in a professional, project-based environment designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities typical in the world of entertainment business. Students selecting the Music Business concentration will take the core business courses that are relevant to all sectors of the entertainment industry as well as courses that focus on concepts specific to the music industry, including music supervision, music publishing, music evaluation for A&R, and the promotion and production of live music events.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor in Entertainment Business completion program with a concentration in Music Business is 60 credit hours and 15 months in length. A minimum requirement of an Associate-level degree is needed for eligibility into the Completer program. Students must successfully complete all required courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Entertainment Business, Music Business Online – Completion Program
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
2EBS 300 Adv. Entertainment Business Management3
3MBS 310 Music Industry Marketing3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
4EBS 303 Entertainment Business Ethics3
EBS CD1-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 11
5MBS 320 A&R for the Music Industry3
6MBS 410 Music Business Law3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
7EBS 302 Entertainment Business Accounting3
8MBS 330 Music Supervision3
EBS CD2-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 21
9EBS 425 Creative Entrepreneurship3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
10EBS 440 Artist Management3
11EBS 480 Entertainment Contracts and Licensing3
12EBS 441 Event Management3
13MBS 440 Concert and Tour Management3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
14EBS 470 Digital Marketing and Social Media Management3
EBS CD3-O Entertainment and Music Business Career Development 31
15MBS 490 Music Industry Final Project3
Total Credit Hours: 60

Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Graphic Design program is designed to address the evolving needs of today’s design industry, which encompasses a wide range of skills, including motion and interactivity. The curriculum strongly emphasizes teaching students the comprehensive design skills necessary for creating graphics across various platforms, such as digital publications and 2D and 3D motion graphics. 

Through our online degree program in graphic design, students gain practical experiences and engage in projects tailored to prepare them for entry-level positions in the dynamic design industry. This includes learning to manage tight deadlines and navigate specific creative requirements while producing high-quality design projects in diverse formats. Students will be able to develop the essential design skills required in this rapidly growing field by working with industry-standard software and tools professionals use.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design degree program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must complete all required program coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Graphic Design, B.S – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
GRD CD1-O Graphic Design Career Development 11
3GRD 100 Overview of Graphic Design3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
4GRD 110 Design Fundamentals3
5GRD 140 Digital Color Theory3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
6GRD 120 Drawing for Designers3
7GRD 200 Eye on Design3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
8GRD 130 Digital Asset Creation 13
9GRD 210 Design Process and Layout 13
10GRD 270 Digital Asset Creation 23
11GRD 220 Design Process and Layout 23
12GRD 260 Logos and Symbols3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
13GRD 240 Design and Production3
14GRD 360 Storytelling and Video3
GRD CD2-O Graphic Design Career Development 21
15GRD 440 Introduction to Advertising3
16GRD 230 Motion Design 13
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
17GRD 320 Concept Design 13
18GRD 370 Motion Design 23
19GRD 325 Concept Design 24
20GRD 380 Motion Design 34
21GRD 340: Design Strategy4
22GRD 460 Experiential Design4
23GRD 470 UX/UI 13
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
24GRD 430 Identity and Visual Systems4
25GRD 475 UX/UI 24
GRD CD3-O Graphic Design Career Development 31
26GRD 400 Portfolio Preparation3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
27GRD 350 Portfolio 13
28GRD 490 Portfolio 23
29GRD 491 Portfolio 33
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Media Communications, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Media Communications program provides students with in-depth knowledge of the media communications field and teaches them how to use current and emerging media technologies. Students will survey critical approaches to contemporary media-related issues and communication theory while working within a project-based learning curriculum. In addition to technical proficiency and creative development, the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that contribute to lifelong learning and will help sustain a productive professional media career.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Media Communications degree program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Media Communications, B.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3MCM 100 Introduction to Media Communications3
4MCM 110 Storytelling in Media Communications3
5MCM 125 Marketing Fundamentals3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
6MCM 220 New Media Tools4
7MCM 120 Aesthetics in Media Communications3
8EBS 290 Brand Development4
9MCM 210 Digital Photography and Photo Editing3
MCM CD1-O Media Communications Career Development 11
10MCM 130 Graphic Design and Communications3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
11MCM 230 Digital Video and Audio Production4
12MCM 140 Web Design4
13MCM 310 Advanced Audio and Podcasting3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
14MCM 320 Social Media Strategy and Management3
15MCM 150 Project and Portfolio 1: Media Communications3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
16MCM 240 Project and Portfolio 2: Media Communications3
17MCM 200 Research in Media Communications3
MCM CD2-O Media Communications Career Development 21
18MCM 300 Advanced Video3
19MCM 350 Video Editing Styles3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
20MCM 370 New Media Formats3
21MCM 340 Project and Portfolio 3: Media Communications3
22MCM 480 Project and Portfolio 4: Media Communications3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
23MCM 330 Media Entrepreneurship4
24MCM 360 Advertising and Public Relations4
25EBS 411 Intellectual Property3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
26MCM 400 Journalism Across Digital Platforms3
27MCM 430 Media Production and Sociology3
MCM CD3-O Media Communications Career Development 31
28MCM 410 Advanced Digital Content3
29MCM 490 Career Readiness: Media Communications3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Music Production, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

This program provides an education track for individuals to expand their passion for creating music into the production of music for diverse media applications using contemporary digital music technology. The curriculum presents the learner with comprehensive courses that focus on music theory, genres, composition, digital music production and music recording, and mixing and mastering for various media. 

Included with this focus on the creative aspects of music production are courses in entertainment business structure, industry conventions, and intellectual property. The academic program covers the many different procedures and applications found in the modern music production industry to help prepare graduates for entry-level opportunities.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Music Production degree program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Music Production, B.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3MPR 120 Music Production Technology3
MPR CD1-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 11
4MPR 100 Musical Listening and Identification3
5MPR 124 Digital Audio Workstations3
6MPR 130 Music Composition and Programming3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
7MPR 132 Sequencing Technologies3
8MPR 222 Genre-Based Production3
9MPR 230 Advanced Music Composition and Programming4
10RCA 232 Pro Tools Essentials3
MPR CD2-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 21
11MPR 201 Songwriting and Development3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
12RCA 236 Mixing Concepts and Techniques4
13APR 251 Music Business Essentials3
MPR CD3-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 31
14MPR 260 Music Production for Media4
15MPR 270 Advanced Production and Industry Skills3
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
16MPR 255 Music Business Management3
17APR 301 Acoustics and Studio Design3
18MPR 310 Analog Systems for the Musician4
19MPR 330 Musicianship3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
20MPR 340 DJ Production Skills3
21MPR 350 Signal Processing for Electronic Musicians3
22MPR 360 Electronic Music Performance3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
23MPR 400 Commercial Music Production4
24MPR 410 Advanced Mixing and Mastering4
25MBS 320 Music Evaluation for A&R3
HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
26MPR 420 Advanced Genre Based Production3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
27MPR 440 Advanced Songwriting3
28APR 490 Creative Portfolio 13
29APR 491 Creative Portfolio 23
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
Total Credit Hours: 120

Music Production, Associate of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Associate of Science Degree Program in Music Production provides an education track for individuals to expand their passion for creating music into the production of music for diverse media applications using contemporary digital music technology. The Music Production Degree Program’s curriculum presents the learner with comprehensive courses that focus on music theory, genres, composition, digital music production and music recording, and mixing and mastering for various media. 

Included with this focus on the creative aspects of music production are courses in entertainment business structure, industry conventions, and intellectual property. The academic program covers the many different procedures and applications found in the modern music production industry to help prepare graduates for entry-level opportunities.

Program Requirements

The Associate of Science in Music Production program is 60 credit hours and 15 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Music Production, A.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
3MPR 120 Music Production Technology3
MPR CD1-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 11
4MPR 100 Musical Listening and Identification3
5MPR 124 Digital Audio Workstations3
6MPR 130 Music Composition and Programming3
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
7MPR 132 Sequencing Technologies3
8MPR 222 Genre-Based Production3
9MPR 230 Advanced Music Composition and Programming4
10RCA 232 Pro Tools Essentials3
MPR CD2-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 21
11MPR 201 Songwriting and Development3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
12RCA 236 Mixing Concepts and Techniques4
13APR 251 Music Business Essentials3
MPR CD3-O Audio and Music Production Career Development 31
14MPR 260 Music Production for Media4
15MPR 270 Advanced Production and Industry Skills3
SPC 214 Creative Communication 3
Total Credit Hours: 60

Writing for Film And Television, Bachelor of Science

Program Description & Objectives

The Writing for Film and Television Bachelor of Science degree program teaches students the knowledge and skills to write well-structured stories with compelling characters, dialogue, scene, setting, texture, style, and tone. Students learn all of the key elements of creating scripts for film, television, and new and immersive media, including story structure, plot, scene development, characterization, and dialogue. In addition to learning the conventions of the writing craft, students are given the support and structure to write and meet deadlines.

The objective of this program is to provide students with a focused knowledge and clear understanding of visual storytelling through narrative structures, literary genres, multimedia terms and delivery methods, character creation, screenwriting, storyboarding, script analysis, criticism, and story editing. This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue entry-level writing jobs aimed at careers such as story editor, television writer, story consultant, interactive content writer, story writer for live entertainment, and screenwriter.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Writing for Film and Television degree program is 120 credit hours and 29 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Chronological Course Order by Month

Writing for Film and Television, B.S. – Online
MonthCourse Code / TitleCredits
1DGL 101 Digital Literacy3
2WFT-110 Story Analysis – Film 3
3WFT-100 Pitching 13
ENG 101 Foundations of Writing3
4WFT 120 Story Structure4
5WFT 125 Writing an Outline – Film3
6WFT-130 Story Analysis – TV3
MAT 121 Quantitative Principles3
7WFT 140 Writing an Outline – TV3
8WFT 150 Character Creation3
SBS 113 Behavioral Science3
9WFT 200 Dialogue Writing3
WFT CD1-O Writing for Film & Television Career Development 11
10WFT 210 Action Line Writing3
HUM 310 Art of Visual Narrative3
11HUM 351 Historical Archetypes and Mythology3
12WFT 220 Writing Act I4
13WFT 225 Writing Act II4
14WFT 230 Writing Act III3
15WFT-300 Immersive Storytelling3
16WFT 310 Pitching 23
SPC 214 Creative Communication3
17WFT 320 A Draft in 30 Days4
18WFT 330 A Rewrite and Polish in 30 Days3
WFT CD2-O Writing for Film & Television Career Development 21
19WFT-340 The Final Draft3
HUM 323 Cultural Studies3
20WFT-350 Story Analysis – Adaptation3
21WFT 351 Writing the Adaptation 14
22WFT 352 Writing the Adaptation 23
23WFT 400 The Punch-Up Draft4
24WFT-410 Writing for Production3
WFT CD3-O Writing for Film & Television Career Development 31
25WFT 430 The Business of Writing3
ENG 326 Professional Writing3
26WFT 450 Portfolio Development3
27WFT 480 Final Project 13
28WFT 485 Final Project 23
29WFT 490 Professional Branding and Career Prep3
SBS 305 Leadership and Organizational Behavior3
Total Credit Hours: 120