Program Overview
Begin your career in the arts and media with confidence. UNA’s Department of Entertainment Industry offers high-quality coursework and faculty mentorship to provide students with a broad background in the creative industries of film, television, music, and more.
Why Choose This Program?
- Choose one of two unique tracks: entertainment business and entertainment technology
- Explore a wide range of opportunities for successful & fulfilling careers, from audio engineering to artist management
- Small classes and faculty mentorship allow students to experience more hands-on learning to help them discern their path forward
Curriculum & Coursework
By focusing on developing effective communication skills and fostering leadership abilities, our graduates excel as creative professionals and thrive in collaborative team environments within wider popular culture productions. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of understanding key legal and ethical aspects of the entertainment business while providing opportunities for students to engage in public service and support our city’s strong cultural heritage.
Sample Courses:
- ENT 225 Survey of the Music Industry
- ENT 435 History of Popular Music
- ENT 470W Entertainment Law
Career Paths & Outcomes
Through our extensive education model, our graduates are primed for a successful and fulfilling career, depending on what emphasis they take. Entertainment Business emphasis graduates, expansively educated on pivotal legal concepts, regularly find themselves in roles like tour managers, music publishers or agents. Entertainment Technology graduates, well-versed in the latest state-of-the-art record production equipment and techniques, regularly skew toward the more performative/creative roles that make up the industry.
Common Career Paths:
- Touring Musician
- Film Producer
- Concert Promoter
- Record Producer
- Audio Engineer
Student Experience
Right next door to the legendary Muscle Shoals studio, students are immersed in a diverse culture that fosters creativity and connection from the minute they arrive on campus.
Opportunities include:
- MEISA – Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association
- Campus Recording Studios and Labs: two fully equipped recording studios, MIDI Lab, Pro-Tools equipped workstations, and more
- Songwriter showcases, weekly live music on campus, and open mic nights
- Student capstone performances
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Charles Brooks
Associate Professor
cbrooks3@una.edu
Mr. Ben Flippo
Manager, Mane Room
bwflippo@una.edu
Ms. Janna Malone
Senior Lecturer
jlmalone@una.edu
Ms. Kaytrina Simmons
Senior Administrative Assistant, Entertainment Industry
ksimmons5@una.edu
Mr. John Paul White
Eminent Visiting Artist of Practice
jpwhite1@una.edu
Mr. Alex Wittscheck
Senior Lecturer
aswittscheck@una.edu
