Video Production - Technical Diploma
Explore your creative vision and develop your digital media skills in the Video Production technical diploma. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in entry level production careers such as production assistants, video editors, and content creators in visual media fields. Program students use techniques and up-to-date production workflows to build digital media. Potential careers include production assistant, media producer, video editor, and project team member. Credits from this technical diploma may be applied toward the Digital Media Technology associate degree.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
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Follow Your Path
All credits from this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree (s):
Digital Media Technology, 102065
Delivery
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Completed application.
- High school transcript or equivalent. For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.
- Computer familiarity and ability to use a keyboard and mouse.
- To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Explore your creative vision and develop your digital media skills in the Video Production technical diploma. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in entry level production careers such as production assistants, video editors, and content creators in visual media fields. Program students use techniques and up-to-date production workflows to build digital media. Potential careers include production assistant, media producer, video editor, and project team member. Credits from this technical diploma may be applied toward the Digital Media Technology associate degree.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Apply basic principles of design and storytelling to studio and field productions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic media software, tools, and technology.
- Assist in production from concept to completion.
- Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings.
- Apply ethical business practices.
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 100% in field
Employment Potential
A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- Video Production Assistant
- Digital Media Production Freelancer
- Video Editor
- Cameraman
- Teleprompter Operator
- Lighting Assistant
- Visual Media Content Producer
What else do I need to know about the program?
Study Abroad Opportunities
The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.
- Online
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Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.