Post Production Technician, Certificate of Completion

School of Skilled Trades & Arts (STA)

The Post Production Technician Program Certificate is designed as a two-term 27 credit cohort program. The first term courses will provide students with an overview of the moving image production process while affording them an opportunity for hands-on experiences. The second term focuses on development of basic technical and production skills which could lead to careers in many areas of developing visual media production. Skill areas include: post-production editing, sound capture and design, special effects, camera operation and storyboarding. The final course helps students develop a professional media portfolio in preparation for entering the workforce.

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Special Requirements

Many class assignments will require sitting for long periods of time.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

• Cost of Attendance
• Tuition
• Books
• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to enter careers in many areas of developing visual media production across a wide variety of delivery platforms and formats.

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

Ten Year Rule for CTE Courses

Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.