May 03, 2026  
2026-2027 CNM Catalog, Volume 58 
    
2026-2027 CNM Catalog, Volume 58

Post Production Technician, Certificate of Completion


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School of Skilled Trades & Arts (STA)

The Post Production Technician Program Certificate is designed as a two-term 32-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 the development of basic technical and production skills, which can lead to careers in various developing areas of 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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Educational Option Information

  • This educational option is an: Certificate of Completion
  • This educational option can be completed: Full-time
  • This educational option is design for: Entry Level Positions or Reskilling/Upskilling
  • This educational option can be started: Anytime
  • Primary course location: Railyards

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through Accessibility Services. Reasonable accommodations allow students to achieve learning without modifying course objectives and outcomes. All accommodation requests are evaluated on a case by case basis.

Should be able to lift 30 pounds. Many class assignments will require sitting for long periods of time.

Additional Supplies

Additional tools, and supplies may be required for individual courses during the program.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

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 Career and Job Placement.

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.