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Introduction to Video Editing BCST 1180

Broadcast Communications Course

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 - $581.61 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

Gabriel Colome

Course outline

View

Credits

3

Cost

$570.55

Important information
  1. 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

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

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

View

Credits

3

Cost

$557.69

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. 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

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Fall 2023

Below are two offerings of BCST 1180 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 31672

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 14 (10 weeks)

  • 10 weeks
  • CRN 31672
  • $581.61
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 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

$581.61

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to September 28th by calling 604-434-1610. 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 45452

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 15 (10 weeks)

  • 10 weeks
  • CRN 45452
  • $570.36
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Sep 20 Wed 18:00 - 21:40 Downtown DTC Rm. 890
Sep 27 Wed 18:00 - 21:40 Online
Oct 04 - Oct 11 Wed 18:00 - 21:40 Downtown DTC Rm. 890
Oct 18 - Oct 25 Wed 18:00 - 21:40 Online
Nov 01 Wed 18:00 - 21:40 Downtown DTC Rm. 890
Nov 08 Wed 18:00 - 21:40 Online
Nov 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

$570.36

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to September 19th by calling 604-434-1610. This course is delivered in a synchronous hybrid format (online and in person). In person classes are held on September 13, 20, Oct 4, 11, Nov 1, 15, all others are online. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to attend during all posted class weekly meeting times. 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-flexible-learning-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

  1. Broadcast and Digital Journalism
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Media Techniques for Business
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Radio Arts and Entertainment
    Diploma Full-time
  4. Video Production and Editing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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