Media Arts – Video Production Certificate Program Outcomes

The Video Production Certificate Program will:

Provide instruction from professors who are active professionals in the media industry, ensuring students gain current and relevant skills.
Deliver experiential, hands-on learning in video production, editing, and content creation using industry-standard tools and technology.
Offer opportunities to connect classroom training with practical experience through internships, collaborative projects, and community-based media initiatives.
Prepare students for immediate employment, career advancement, or transfer into degree-granting programs in media arts and related fields.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop proficiency in the vocabulary, tools, and techniques of video production, including camera operation, lighting, audio, and nonlinear editing.
Apply critical thinking, storytelling principles, and creative problem-solving to produce compelling video content across platforms.
Demonstrate competency in pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
Create professional-quality video projects suitable for portfolio use in industry or for transfer to higher education programs.
Work effectively in collaborative production teams, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and communication skills.
Understand how video production skills translate to a wide range of industries such as broadcasting, business, web design, public relations, education, and sports management.

Every graduate will be able to:

Enter the workforce with job-ready skills in video production and editing for roles such as production assistant, editor, or videographer.
Pursue internships or entry-level employment in media industries with confidence in technical and creative competencies.
Apply certificate coursework toward further study in the Associate of Arts in Media Arts program or transfer to a four-year institution.