Mississippi's Entertainment Media pathway prepares students for careers in film, television, music, and live entertainment production. Students develop skills in audio production, video editing, set design, and entertainment management while understanding production workflows and industry practices. This pathway serves students pursuing careers in entertainment industries.
Curriculum emphasizes hands-on media production, combining technical skills with creative storytelling. Students create multimedia projects, operate professional equipment, and understand entertainment industry standards and workflows.
Graduates pursue careers as audio engineers, video editors, production assistants, or entertainment production managers. Many establish production companies or continue into film and media studies degree programs.
Entertainment Media at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Mississippi CTE Standards for Entertainment Media require demonstrated competency in audio and video production, equipment operation, and production management. Students must achieve proficiency in media production workflows and technical standards aligned with industry practices.
Pathway standards integrate technical skill with creative vision, emphasizing teamwork and professional production practices. Students develop production portfolios demonstrating technical competency.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Multimedia Core |
| Digital Media Production |
| Entertainment Media Production |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Premiere Pro
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - After Effects
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design Specialist
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Video Design Specialist
- ✓Unity Certified User - Programmer
- ✓Unity Certified User - Artist
- ✓Unity Certified User - VR Developer
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Audio Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $28,670 - $44,340
Adjusted for cost of living: $32,845
Video Editor
Entry LevelSalary range: $28,040 - $48,470
Adjusted for cost of living: $32,123
Production Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $86,950 - $138,000
Adjusted for cost of living: $126,005
Studio Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $58,360 - $133,270
Adjusted for cost of living: $101,146
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students work with media production companies, broadcasting stations, and entertainment venues throughout Mississippi.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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