Video Production and Post Certificate of Achievement
Department: Broadcast Electronic Media Arts
Effective Semester: Pending State Approval
The Video Editing and Post Production certificate builds on the Foundations in Broadcast Electronic Arts Certificate with an emphasis in video production and editing. This certificate provides instruction in basic video production, video editing, managing post-production tasks and distribution of video programs via broadcast, tape, disc and the Internet. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for entry-level employment in video production and editing for television, advertising, public relations, multimedia, education, music, theater, film, entrepreneurial projects and media departments of agencies, businesses, and institutions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
· Plan, edit, and manage the aesthetic and technical elements of video programs through pre-production and post production stages in the context of video editing and finishing.
· Produce content in a variety of areas within the context of post-production, including video editor, assistant editor, and post-production management assistant.
· Apply a variety of video editing techniques related to content, identifying the key story focus, primary audience, purpose, and goals.
· Effectively finish a video program using color correction, audio finishing, and simple motion graphic techniques.
· Display professionalism and understanding of video industry workforce protocol, and demonstrate effective communication skills.
This is the second in a series of stackable certificates. Students must earn a Certificate of Accomplishment in Foundations In Broadcast Electronic Media Arts before earning this certificate.
Students must complete each course with a grade of "C" or higher.
Students must complete at least 4 courses listed below at City College of San Francisco.
All courses must be taken within the last four years.
The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 3 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
Courses Required for the Certificate in Video Production and Post
Course / UnitsChoose one of the following video editing courses:
BCST 143 - Digital Video Editing - AVID / 4.00
BCST 144 - Digital Video Editing: FCP & Premiere / 4.00
Total: / 4.00
Required video effects course:
BCST 146 - Video Motion Graphics Total: / 4.00
Choose one of the following video courses:
BCST 147 - Advanced Digital Video Editing / 4.00
BCST 149 - HD TV Field Production / 5.00
Total: / 4.00 - 5.00
Choose 2 units from one of the following internship courses:
BCST 160 - College Internship-or-BCST 165 - Industry Internship / 2.00
Total: / 2.00
Total: / 14.00 - 15.00
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