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 - $570.55 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of BCST 1180 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 25160
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jun 13 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 25160
- $570.55
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 13 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:35 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 234 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$570.55
Important information
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If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course date up to April 20th 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
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Wed March 22, 2023 at 6:26 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 66024
Duration
Wed Apr 12 - Wed Jun 14 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 66024
- $557.69
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 - Apr 19 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 880 |
| Apr 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:35 | Online |
| May 03 - May 10 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 880 |
| May 17 - May 31 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:35 | Online |
| Jun 07 - Jun 14 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:35 | Downtown DTC Rm. 880 |
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 until April 21st. . This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. Please note that there are in class sessions at DTC April 12, April 19, May 3, May 10, June 7, June 14 that you may attend but are not mandatory. The in class sessions will be available live online. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. 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
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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