Course details
In today's age of social media platforms and the need to rapidly develop online content, video editing skills are beneficial to many professions and applications. This course introduces students to the artistic and technical platform of video editing using Adobe Premiere, beginning with an overview of the software interface, basic editing tools, and roles of a video editor. Along with learning how to use the software, students will become familiar with editing styles and postproduction workflow through provided handouts and assignments. Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic skillset to build successful and presentable sequences with provided video clips and export them as compressed video files for upload to various online media.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$557.69 - $568.05 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below are two offerings of BCST 1180 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 85565
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Mar 15 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 85565
- $557.69
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Jan 18 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:40 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
| Jan 11 - Mar 15 | Wed | N/A | Online |
| Feb 08 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:40 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
| Feb 22 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:40 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
| Mar 15 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:40 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
Instructor
Gabriel Colome
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$557.69
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.
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If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to January 24th by calling 604-434-1610. This course is delivered in a synchronous hybrid format (online and in person). Classes are held in person on January 11, 18, February 8, 22, and March 15th, all others are online. You will be expected to attend during all posted class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course. Adobe Creative Cloud is required in order to complete this course. Students who are actively registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-part -time-student-3130
Status
CRN 19930
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 14 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 19930
- $568.05
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 14 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
Instructor
Gabriel Colome
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$568.05
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.
-
If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to January 23rd by calling 604-434-1610. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal. kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-part-time-student-3130
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define roles of a video editor.
- Successfully navigate the Adobe Premiere interface.
- Organize desktop media.
- Explain efficient post-production work flow.
- Demonstrate basic sound mixing and sound editing skills.
- Identify correct focal lengths, pacing, and continuity for particular types of editing projects.
- Use basic editing tools.
- Demonstrate basic transitions, effects, and title creations.
- Build successful sequences and scenes.
- Export media in various formats.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2013
Related Programs
Introduction to Video Editing (BCST 1180) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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
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