Overview
The Video Production and Editing Associate Certificate equips you to produce high-quality video content, such as documentaries and music videos. Gain proficiency in digital camera, audio, and lighting equipment operation, resource procurement, and image editing. This part-time program is ideal for those pursuing excellence in video production.
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The ability to produce high quality video content is now in greater demand than ever before and that means qualified producers and editors are finding rewarding careers in this creative industry. Through this program, you’ll learn to shoot and edit video projects at a professional level for storytelling that stands out. Your videos and productions can be used to share information and news stories, establish a personal or corporate brand, or tell an important story by producing your own short documentary.
About the program
Each course in this program has been developed by professionals working in their field. By focusing specifically on the essential skills of video storytelling and professional editing, you’ll develop the ability and confidence to create professional videos for a variety of platforms from promotional and educational videos to branding and personal use, or to complement an existing career. In this program you have the option to produce a final project, designed to bring your skills together and demonstrate your proficiency as a videographer.
Interested? Learn more in the Program Details.
Who should complete the Video Production and Editing Associate Certificate?
This program could be right for you if:
- You’re looking to study part-time as you work
- You hope to manage small business promotions or personal projects
- You’re creative and have some video experience
- You seek a supportive, hands-on educational experience studying abroad in Canada
If you’re ready to sharpen your skills for more effective, professional videos, get started today by applying at the Entrance Requirements page!
What grads can do
By earning your associate certificate, you’ll be honing your production and editing skills to prepare for freelance video work and entry-level positions such as video assistants and coordinators. You’ll also be able to apply your video and storytelling skills in a variety of other positions such as business owner, marketing coordinator, or brand manager to enhance your own small business, personal project, or current job.
Learn more about benefits to earning your associate certificate in the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Part-time courses are offered evenings and weekends at either the Burnaby or downtown campus. Some courses are available via distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (April).
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants.
Study permit: A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility: This program does not meet the eligible field of study requirement (CIP) and is therefore not eligible for students to apply for a PGWP.
(CIPC: 50.0602)
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
While Broadcast and Media Communications Flexible Learning courses do not adhere to the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) requirements, it is nonetheless preferable for students to have access to a personal computer to enhance their learning environment and to ensure course success. Please check the following recommended computer requirements prior to the start of class.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
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Courses
Important updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
Each course in this program has been developed by professionals working in their field. By focusing specifically on the essential skills in video storytelling and professional editing, you’ll develop the skills to create professional videos for branding, personal use, and a variety of other careers. Your training includes a final project, designed to bring your skills together and demonstrate your proficiency as a videographer.
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Program matrix
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1. Required Courses: | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
BCST 1180 | Introduction to Video Editing | 3.0 | |
BCST 1225 | Video Project Planning | 3.0 | |
BCST 1256 | Sound Design | 3.0 | |
BCST 1260 | Professional Video Camera Operations | 3.0 | |
BCST 2282 | Advanced Video Editing | 3.0 | |
BCST 2290 | Assistant Editing Professional | 3.0 | |
2. Complete 9.0 credits from the following list of electives : | Credits | ||
BCST 1129 | Home Music Recording | 3.0 | |
BCST 1160 | Television Broadcasting and Video Introduction | 3.0 | |
BCST 1190 | Backpack Video Journalism | 3.0 | |
BCST 1193 | Social Media Storytelling | 3.0 | |
BCST 1198 | Photography & Lightroom: Building Your Photographic Vision | 3.0 | |
BCST 1201 | Journeys from Script to Screen | 3.0 | |
BCST 1239 | Electronic Music Production: Music Creation Techniques with Ableton Live | 3.0 | |
BCST 1281 | Freelance Producing for Social Media and Broadcast | 3.0 | |
BCST 1510 | Environmental and Climate News and Analysis | 3.0 | |
BCST 1710 | Intro to Story Editing for Factual / Unscripted Television | 3.0 | |
BCST 1725 | Producing Reality TV: Creating & Planning a Reality TV Series | 3.0 | |
BCST 2198 | Photography: Master Your Framing | 3.0 | |
BCST 3005 | Video Production and Editing Final Project | 3.0 | |
BCST 3073 | Building Your Digital Media Presence | 3.0 | |
BCST 3121 | Discover Your Inner Storyteller | 3.0 | |
BCST 3251 | Performance Development: Presenting Your Best Self | 3.0 | |
BCST 4109 | Navigating the Media Landscape and Crafting Your Pitch | 3.0 | |
BCST 5010 | Visual Communication and Culture | 3.0 | |
BCST 5035 | Global Storyteller | 3.0 | |
BUSA 4500 | International Business Practices | 3.0 | |
GDES 1275 | Raster Graphics: Adobe Photoshop | 3.0 | |
MDIA 1280 | Adobe After Effects | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 27.0 |
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
This program is specially designed to give you the fundamentals of video design, production, and editing in a flexible format that meets your needs and career goals.
Through these professionally-taught courses, you’ll gain job-relevant skills with today’s techniques and technology that are valuable for anyone engaged in media storytelling.
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Competently operate a digital camera
- Select and operate appropriate audio, video, and lighting kits
- Produce digital video using non-linear video and other related production systems
- Storyboard a digital project and create a plan for production
- Demonstrate proficiency with industry standard software used for digital editing
- Source appropriate settings and resources for producing a digital video
- Demonstrate proficiency with industry standard programs used for creating images and visual effects
- Accurately articulate client’s expectations in planning a digital video production
- Demonstrate professional, ethical behaviour as a digital video producer
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Courses in this program may be scheduled at the Burnaby or Downtown Campus. You will likely attend courses at both campuses while completing this program.Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
With the professional production and editing skills you’ll earn in this program, you’ll find ample opportunity for self or contract employment, both in the Lower Mainland and throughout the province as well as nationally and internationally. Many traditional marketing and business positions now also require proficiency with multimedia storytelling.
Some job opportunities include:
- Freelance Producer/Editor
- Wedding Videographer
- Training Video Producer
- Video Journalist
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Social Media Manager
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
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Contact Us
Mary Kay Thurston
Flexible Learning Coordinator, Broadcast & Media Communications
Tel: 604-432-8668
Email: Mary_Kay_Thurston@bcit.ca
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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