Video Coverage & Editing

Overview

The Video Editing Certificate program offers a comprehensive education in digital video editing, effects, and motion graphics for digital artists who wish to acquire expert level skills in editing videos and applying effects. Through this program, students will learn how to use software such as Premiere Pro and After Effects in the video, television, and broadcasting industries.

The program at JIT is a hands-on learning experience that combines the theoretical principles of video editing with practical skills using modern video editing tools like Premiere Pro and After Effects. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge through hands-on projects in small group classes. With a class size of 10 students per course, students receive personalized attention and work closely with their instructors throughout the program.

Programme Benefits

    • Hands-on Experience: Engage in hands-on learning through studio-style classes and production projects.
    • Learn by doing, and apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
    • Focus on Relevant Skills: Study the essential concepts, techniques, and tools used in video production. Learn to operate video cameras, lighting, and sound equipment. Develop skills in video editing, motion graphics, visual effects, and animation.
    • Learn from Industry Professionals: Learn from instructors with real-world experience in the video production industry. Benefit from guest lectures and events featuring working professionals in the field.
    • Apply Real-World Scenarios: Work on projects that simulate real-world video production scenarios, such as commercials, music videos, short films, and corporate videos.
    • Launch or Advance Your Career: Build a professional portfolio of your work to showcase your skills to potential employers. Be well-prepared to launch a career in video production, whether it's in a production company, as a freelancer, or in a related field.

Programme Outcomes

By the end of a Video Production diploma program, students will be able to:

  • Develop technical skills in camera operation, lighting, and sound recording.
  • Learn the principles of visual storytelling, including scriptwriting, shot composition, and editing.
  • Create a video project using pre-production, production, and post-production techniques.
  • Develop basic knowledge of video equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
  • Use video editing software to edit and enhance footage, including color correction and sound mixing.
  • Understand the principles of motion graphics, visual effects, and animation.
  • Develop basic knowledge of video compression and exporting for various platforms.
  • Understand the principles of video production planning and budgeting.
  • Communicate effectively with a team in a video production setting.
  • Create a portfolio of work to showcase their skills and abilities to potential employers.
  • Prepare for a career in video production, including freelancing and working in a production company.

The Video Coverage and Editing program at Japhson Institute of Technology is a comprehensive program that provides students with a strong foundation in video production.

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  • Entrepreneurship ( ENT101)
  • Basic Algebra (ENG102)
  • Circuit Theory (ENG103)
  • Instruments and Measurements (ENG104)
  • Applied Electricity (ENG105)
  • Electrical Engineering Drawing & AutoCAD (ENG106)
  • Electromagnetic Field Theory (ENG107)
  • Semiconductor Devices (ENG108)
  • Field Work (ENG201)

In the second year of the Video Coverage and Editing program at Japhson Institute of Technology, students will build on the foundational skills learned in the first year and further their knowledge in video post-production, sound design, video editing, special effects and motion graphics, and legal and ethical issues in video production. They will also have the opportunity to work on a video production project and learn about career preparation in the field, as well as be introduced to marketing and advertising. These courses aim to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the video production industry and be well-prepared for their future careers.

The courses are as follows:

  • Intro. to Video post-production (VP201)
  • Sound Design & Audio Recording (VP202)
  • Video Editing with Premiere Pro (VP203)
  • Special Effects and Motion Graphics - After Effects (VP204)
  • Ethics and Legal Issues in Video Production (VP205)
  • Video Production Project (VP300)
  • Career Preparation in Video Production (VP206)
  • Introduction to Marketing and Advertising (VP207)

Requirments

1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credits in three (3) SSSCE /WASSCE Core Subjects: (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science) plus three (3) credits in the Elective Subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or 36 respectively.

2. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants should have Five (5) Credits at ‘O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language. They should also have (two) 2 passes at ‘A’ Level in Mathematics, and other two electives.

3. MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the application. Must have either Five credits at the “O” Level including Mathematics, English Language, and any other two electives OR WASSCE/SSSCE credits in three (3) Core Subjects (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science), plus credits in any three (3) Elective Subjects (.

4. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURETTE

Applicants must have science background (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.) They must obtain a distinction, credit or pass as decided by the jury. They should also be proficient in English. This is checked through written exams, verbal interview and certification from a recognized language institution.

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