Video Arts Level II: Editing and Post-Production
Certificate of Achievement Video Arts · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
The Video Arts Level II: Editing and Post Production Certificate of Achievement provides theory and practice of industry standards for film aesthetics and time-based media design; video and audio acquisition, effects, deliverables output, and project and media management.
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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 sound designers and video editors, color graders, assistant editors, and motion graphic artists for a variety of client types.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Demonstrate command of major video post production programs and related equipment at an intermediate to advanced skill level.
- Create student projects and evaluate with discernment, appropriate terminology, and aesthetic awareness resulting in professional level projects.
- Apply collaborative communication skills in a professional manner, under the lead of a director or producer if applicable.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses | 6-7 | |
| MMART 197 | Multimedia Career Preparation | 3 |
| orMMART 468 | Work Experience in Multimedia Arts | 3-4 |
| MM/VI 20B | Editing II: Technical Skills | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LB | Editing II: Technical Skills Lab | 1 |
| Select 12 units from the following list: | 12 | |
| MMART 5A | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| MMART 122B | From Movies to Multimedia | 3 |
| MM/DI 15A | Introduction to 3D Motion Graphics | 3 |
| MM/VI 15 | Documentary Production and Editing | 3 |
| MM/VI 20C | Editing III: Crafting a Story | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LC | Editing III: Crafting a Story Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 20D | Editing IV: Editing for Distribution | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LD | Editing IV: Editing for Distribution Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 24B | Sound Design II | 2 |
| MM/VI 24LB | Sound Design ll Lab | 1 |