# Video Post-Production (Certificate of Achievement)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Digital Design & Production

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/digital-design-production/video-post-production-certificate-of-achievement/

The Video Post-Production Certificate of Achievement provides hands-on instruction in digital video post-production editing, motion graphics, screenwriting, and digital storyboarding, giving students the skillset to work in the video post-production industry. Students dive deep into all aspects of video post-production editing and finishing techniques. They utilize industry-standard software to acquire, manage and edit digital video for corporate, governmental, commercial, educational, and social media channels. This is a highly collaborative and engaging field that utilizes art, design, communication, collaboration, craft, problem-solving, passion, and precision.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Create effective communication using post-production audio and visual methods in a media context.
2.  Integrate critical thinking into a post-production audio/video context.
3.  Integrate standards of professional conduct in a post-production audio/video context.
4.  Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| DDP 101 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| DDP 102 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DDP 116 | Social Media Design | 3 |
| DDP 120 | Video Post Production | 3 |
| DDP 121 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DDP 142 | Digital Storyboarding | 3 |
| DDP 144 | 3D Animation | 3 |
| DDP 195 | Business Practices and Portfolio Preparation for Creatives | 3 |
| FILM 003 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| MUS 078B | Audio Recording Fundamentals | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **30** |