Digital Arts Technology: Video Production Certificate

Program code: DATX-CC-VID

Location: Naugatuck Valley

Program Description

Students who complete the Video Production Certificate will be able to apply visual composition, lighting design, non-linear video editing, motion graphics design, audio production, and sound design for use in advertising, marketing, business and media industries. Certificate credits also apply to the Digital Arts Technology degree program and for transfer to BA/ BS programs at other colleges.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate efficient time management and organizational practices.
  2. Practice effective communication both independently and as part of a team.
  3. Recognize and use the multiple steps of the video production process to facilitate project completion.
  4. Apply industry-standard techniques and tools to complete professional level audio visual projects.
  5. Create state-of-the-art special effect techniques used in film and video.
  6. Complete significant projects resulting in a robust portfolio or demo reel.

Courses in this program require access to a computer studio lab or a student must have a computer with specialized software (including Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid Pro-Tools, and others as industry dictates) to take the FLEX courses.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
COMM 1201Film Study and Appreciation3
DAT 1002Introduction to Photography3
DAT 1411Video Foundations3
DAT 1525Acoustics and Sound Design3
or DAT 2535 Studio and On-Site Recording
DAT 2411Video Editing and Enhancement3
DAT 2421Motion and Special Effects3
Total Credits18