What is entertainment & media?

Entertainment and media careers are all about creating things that people watch, listen to or read for fun or information. This includes movies, music, TV shows, video games, news and social media.

People in this field can work behind the scenes or in front of the camera. If you like being creative, performing, filming, editing, writing or designing, this could be the path for you!

COURSES

Course order	Course names	Credentials earned
1	Media Production Foundations (Prerequisite)	Adobe Premiere Pro
2, 3 or 4	Broadcasting I
3 or 4	Broadcasting II
2, 3 or 4	Filming I
3 or 4	Filming II
5-6	Career Pathway Project in A-V, & Technology & Communications

DIRECT TO CAREER

Ready to jump right into your career?

You can apply for the following jobs directly after graduating:

Production Assistant

Video Editor

Social Media Manager

Required certifications:

Adobe Certified Professional (Photoshop, Premiere Pro)

Digital Marketing Certifications (Google, Meta)

COLLEGE

Hone your skills before making your mark.

College pathways:

Mass Communication

Media Production

Broadcast Journalism

Digital Media

Local college options:

University of Alabama:
Communication and Information Sciences

Stillman College:
Journalism

Shelton State:
Theatre Courses
Mass Communications

Dual Enrollment

Thinking about starting college early?

The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College, Stillman College and Auburn University all offer dual enrollment courses you can take in high school to graduate college earlier – no matter where you decide to go to college.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Alabama-approved CRI options:

These state-approved credentials can be used to meet the college and career readiness requirements of the Alabama High School Diploma for post-secondary credentials.

Adobe Certified Professional – After Effects

Adobe Certified Professional – Dreamweaver

Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator

Adobe Certified Professional – InDesign

Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop

Apple Aperture – Certified Pro-Level One

Apple Certified Pro – Final Cut Pro, Level 1

Apple

Motion - Certified Pro-Level One

Certified Broadcast Technologist

Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)

FAA Part 107

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