Course Overview
This course is designed for aspiring editors, content creators, and filmmakers. Whether you're interested in cutting cinematic films, corporate videos, or social media content, this course gives you the exposure to creative and technical tools needed to bring your ideas to life. You will acquire the skills to build successful edited sequences to export as compressed video files for use on various online media platforms. You will learn how to use a variety industry standard software. The main focus being Adobe Premiere Pro to edit class projects. An intro to Adobe Dynamic Link to understand workflow between other Adobe products such as After Effects and Photoshop, and a preview to DaVinci Resolve to further develop skills for color grading. By the end of the course, students will have knowledge and confidence to edit their own content for various media platforms and be able to pursue more education in Advanced Editing.
Prerequisite(s)
- Students enrolled in the cohort model must achieve a minimum grade of 50% in BCST 1107 to take this course and progress to subsequent term courses with this as a prerequisite.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$577.94 - $633.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
- Organize and optimize workflows with media management, editing pipelines, to ensure an efficient process when working across various platforms.
- Create engaging edits by understanding timeline editing, audio mixing, working with text, essential graphics and export workflows for different social platforms.
- Integrate Adobe Dynamic link to work between Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop applications.
- Apply basic level colour correction, grading, and finishing techniques to edits using Lumetri in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve.
- Analyze storytelling techniques, pacing, scene transitions, sound syncing, and the art of the cut.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Introduction to Video Editing (BCST 1180) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Diploma Full-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of BCST 1180 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 25160
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 09 Loading
- CRN 25160
- $620.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
| Apr 14 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Online |
| Apr 21 - Apr 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
| May 05 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
| May 12 - May 19 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Online |
| May 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
| Jun 02 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Online |
| Jun 09 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Prerequisite BCST 1107 is ONLY required for full-time diploma program, NOT for Flexible Learning CRN 25160. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to complete this course - registered BCIT students will receive further information closer to the course start date with subscription details. This course will be delivered synchronously in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. Access to a desktop or laptop computer to complete course assignments outside class is highly recommended. Those enrolling in this course must demonstrate a keen interest in video editing. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to April 13th, by calling 604-434-1610.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 66024
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 10 Loading
- CRN 66024
- $577.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 10 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Gabriel Colome
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Prerequisite BCST 1107 is ONLY required for full-time diploma program, NOT for Flexible Learning. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to complete this course - registered BCIT students will receive further information closer to the course start date with subscription details. You will be expected to attend online classes during the posted class meeting times on the course webpage as this is not a self-paced course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. Basic computer operation knowledge is highly recommended, and students should have access to a home computer or laptop for completing assignments outside of class. Those enrolling in this course must demonstrate a keen interest in video editing. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to Apr 14th, by calling 604-434-1610.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of BCST 1180 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 45452
Dates
Sep 15 - Nov 17 Loading
- CRN 45452
- $633.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
| Sep 22 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Sep 29 - Oct 13 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
| Oct 20 - Oct 27 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Nov 03 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
| Nov 10 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Nov 17 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Gabriel Colome
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Prerequisite BCST 1107 is ONLY required for full-time diploma program, NOT for Flexible Learning. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to complete this course - registered BCIT students will receive further information via my.bcit.ca e-mail closer to the course start date. This course is hybrid delivery - both synchronous online and in person, requiring you to participate in and attend online and in person classes on dates noted above. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. Access to a desktop or laptop computer to complete course assignments outside class is recommended. Those enrolling in this course must demonstrate a keen interest in video editing.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 46290
Dates
Sep 16 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 46290
- $589.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Gabriel Colome
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Prerequisite BCST 1107 is ONLY required for full-time diploma program, NOT for Flexible Learning. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to complete this course - registered BCIT students will receive further information via my.bcit.ca e-mail closer to the course start date. This course is synchronous online delivery, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures for the duration of the course dates noted above. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. Access to a desktop or laptop computer to complete course assignments outside class is recommended. Those enrolling in this course must demonstrate a keen interest in video editing. No class Sep 30, Nov 11.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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