Video Production and Editing Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.

In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions as videographer, video editor, web designers, and motion graphic artists. In addition to developing a high level of technical proficiency through the use of multiple software programs, students also develop traditional video and animation concepts and skills within the curriculum.

Core courses focus on assisting students in learning industry standard software in illustration, photo manipulation, web graphics, animation, sound, special effects, and digital video production. Electives allow students to focus on more specific design and software skills.

Students work independently as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.

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Career Opportunities

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions in companies involved in video production, editing, and designing.

Certificate in Video Production and Editing

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MGD 104Videography

3

MGD 111Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD 112Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD 117Introduction to Visual Communications

3

MGD 164Digital Video Editing I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MGD 116Typography I

3

MGD 163Sound Design I

3

MGD 165After Effects I

3

MGD 204Videography II

3

MGD 264Digital Video Editing II

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30