Post Production Editing
Certificate of Achievement Cinema · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate trains students for career paths in the field of motion picture and television post production editing. Post production focuses on the editing and completion of student projects using Final Cut Pro and various Adobe and Avid editing software. Courses help students develop communication, computer, problem-solving, and technical skills needed for employment in the motion picture and entertainment industries. Advocates and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. Utilizes data and theory-based research to achieve higher levels of equity in the media and entertainment industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of Final cut Pro software.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of Adobe editing software features.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge Avid editing software.
- Demonstrate artistic, enterprising and investigative expression within film editing processes.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 15 | |
| BRDCAST 70 | Postproduction for Broadcasting & Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 22 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| CINEMA 25 | Survey of World Cinemas | 3 |
| CINEMA 26 | Survey of American Cinema | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BRDCAST 60 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| orBRDCAST 74 | High Definition Cinematography | 3 |
| orCINEMA 30 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| orCINEMA 96 | Internships in Cinema, Television, or Radio | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: B002
Program Control Number: 33194
TOP Code: 0612.20*
CIP Code: 50.0602