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: 2021 Spring Semester
Digital video editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: GRC 20B
  2. Advisory: GRC 27
  3. Advisory: GRC 32
  4. Advisory: GRC 320B
  5. Advisory: GRC 327
  6. Advisory: GRC 332
    1. CSU Transfer Course
    1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

    GRC 27
    Digital Video Production

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
    Introduction to digital video production with emphasis on editing techniques. Units include 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: 2021 Spring Semester
          Production processes and post-production processes with a focus on technical aspects. Lighting, audio, camera work, and color correction. (A, CSU, UC)
          Course Details:
              1. CSU Transfer Course

                GRC 51
                Storyboarding

                1 unit
                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                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
                    1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

                    GRC 53
                    Adobe After Effects

                    3 units
                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                    Introduction to motion graphics and video post-processing using Adobe After Effects. Projects incorporate a series of techniques used to create video special effects. (A, CSU)
                    Course Details:
                        1. CSU Transfer Course
                          Total: 13 units