A 30,000-square-foot facility that houses Art and the Media Technologies program, in September 2006. Media Technologies includes four concentrations: Communication Graphics Technology, Photography, Video Production Technology and Web Technology. Sculptures, ceramics, drawings, paintings and prints by art students will be on exhibit. "This new facility offers the newest technologies for students who are pursuing media-related careers," said President Edwards. "Equally important, it represents the excellent results that are achieved when private business joins with higher education in meeting the employment needs of our community."
"We are very pleased to be able to offer this state-of-the-art instructional addition," said Allen Edwards, president of Pellissippi State. "The HD studio is one more way we are helping prepare our students to succeed in the workplace."
The studio is one of the first of its kind in a Tennessee school. In fact, says Ron Bellamy, associate professor and program coordinator for Video Production Technology, it's one of the first in the entire state. The difference between standard-definition television and high-definition television is in the picture quality. HD offers the highest picture definition available.
"The new technology and equipment are expensive," said Bellamy, "but
high-definition products are sweeping the market, so the upgrade is a necessary
expenditure to help our students get ahead in the media industry. "The
Bagwell Center and its equipment were made possible in part by a $1 million
donation to the Pellissippi State Foundation from the foundation of Dee Bagwell
Haslam and her husband, James Haslam III. Dee Haslam is CEO of RIVR Media, LP,
and James Haslam III is president of Pilot Travel Centers, LLC.
Bellamy is already looking ahead to adding new curricula, such as a certificate
in 3D animation, which could be developed as adjuncts to the existing program.
VPT, in collaboration with Computer Science and Information Technology, recently
announced the development of two new certificates: Game and Simulation Design
and Game and Simulation Programming
April 3, 2008 - Pellissippi State News Release
Clue #5: Got a break between a class? Catch up on homework while it last! Meet a friend, enjoy a snack. Watch TV and just relax!