Digital Video - Formerly Digital Video Option - Major #8509

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This certificate prepares the student for entry level work in digital video production.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Successfully operate a digital video camera to capture footage in a variety of lighting conditions.
  2. 2. Capture audio using a digital recorder and compile it with existing audio tracks while maintaining synchronization.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements 

13 units

GRC 23
Video Editing - Adobe Premiere Pro

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course covers the concepts, theories, and techniques of nonlinear digital video editing. This includes organization of the editing process, working on the timeline, audio editing, basic titles, and basic visual effects using Adobe Premiere Pro. Emphasis will be placed on identifying general principles of editing as well as different aesthetic techniques for source material. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: GRC 22
  2. Advisory: GRC 322
  3. Advisory: GRC 27
  4. Advisory: GRC 327
  5. Advisory: GRC 32
  6. Advisory: GRC 332
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      GRC 27
      Digital Video Production

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
      This course provides an Introduction to digital video production with emphasis on planning, storytelling, vocabulary, camera handling, lighting, sound, and working with professional editing software. Students complete short exercises and create video projects. (A, CSU, UC)
      Course Details:
          1. CSU Transfer Course

            GRC 32
            Cinematography

            3 units
            Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
            This course introduces production and post-production processes with emphasis on story telling. Topics include lighting for effect, audio, camera work, video editing, and both group and individual project work. (A, CSU, UC)
            Course Details:
                1. CSU Transfer Course

                  GRC 51
                  Storyboarding

                  1 unit
                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                  This course involves pre-visualization for animation, video, web, and game production. Introduction to media-specific storyboarding processes and techniques. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                        GRC 53
                        Adobe After Effects

                        3 units
                        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                        This is an introduction to motion graphics and video post-processing using Adobe After Effects. Projects incorporate a series of techniques used to create special effects videos. (A, CSU)
                        Course Details:
                            1. CSU Transfer Course
                              Total: 13 units