Video Arts Level I
Certificate of Achievement Video Arts · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
The Multimedia Arts Certificate of Achievement in Video Arts Level I provides technical training in professional video production and use of equipment, as well as post-production practices and software, with an emphasis on establishing effective communication skills in a highly collaborative industry.
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Career Opportunities
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Completion of this certificate will provide students with the coursework they need to work as assistant editors or editors, sound designers, screenwriters, storyboarders, film festival assistants, on-location sound recordists, and camera team positions such as 1st or 2nd assistant camera.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Demonstrate technical knowledge by completing video and audio content assignments.
- Analyze the various components of video and audio to better understand its psychological and emotional impact.
- Display appropriate professional and collegiate behavior within a team.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses | 19 | |
| MMART 110 | Scriptwriting and Storyboarding | 3 |
| MMART 197 | Multimedia Career Preparation | 3 |
| MM/VI 5 | The Art of Producing | 3 |
| MM/VI 9A | Video Production I: Introduction to Video | 4 |
| MM/VI 20A | Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LA | Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 24A | Sound Design I | 2 |
| MM/VI 24LA | Sound Design I Lab | 1 |
| Select 3 units from the following courses: | 3 | |
| MMART 122B | From Movies to Multimedia | 3 |
| MMART 468 | Work Experience in Multimedia Arts | 3 |
| MM/VI 25 | Sound Recording and Audio Production | 1.5 |
| MM/VI 41 | Introduction to Cinematography | 1.5 |
| MM/VI 42 | Introduction to Motion Picture Lighting | 1.5 |