Video Editing
Prepare for the national Video Editing diploma in one year, from shoot preparation and narrative editing to sound, colour, broadcast delivery and a defended internship.
1 Year
In-person
EN / FR
What is this program?
A hands-on program in Caasitech Academy that prepares you for the Ministry's Production of Graphic Designs diploma. You learn to create print documents, illustrations, web pages and simple animations, and to explain your design choices to a client.
Why does it exist?
Companies, institutions and clients need people who can produce consistent, professional visual work. The national programme was built with employers, so training follows real workplace tasks.
Who is it for?
Students, professionals, career switchers and entrepreneurs who want a nationally recognized qualification, either to work in a studio or company or to work for themselves.
What You Will Learn
6 modules in Video Editing
Each module builds on the previous one, from foundations to a finished, portfolio-ready project.
Production Basics
Start with good rushes.
- Shoot preparation
- Framing and lighting basics
- Audio capture
- Media management
Narrative Editing
Shape strong stories.
- Documentary structure
- Fiction continuity
- Pacing and emotion
- Client revisions
Sound and Music
Finish the soundtrack.
- Dialogue editing
- Sound effects
- Music scoring basics
- Final mix and loudness
Colour and Broadcast
Deliver to standard.
- Advanced grading
- Broadcast standards
- Subtitles and versions
- Quality control
Motion and Packages
Package like a channel.
- Show packaging
- Trailers and teasers
- Multi-camera editing
- Archive and delivery
Internship and Defence
Join the industry.
- Studio placement
- Written report
- Jury defence
- Broadcast showreel
Skills & Attitudes
Skills and attitudes for Video Editing
Beyond technical knowledge, this program builds the professional qualities employers look for.
Cognitive and technical
Production, editing and delivery knowledge.
Craft and detail
Frame-accurate finishing.
Interpersonal
Director and client collaboration.
Personal
Calm under deadlines.
How You'll Train
Built on the MWF Training Model
This is a full qualification, so most of the time goes into Core and Polish: learning the craft, then proving it on real work, including a company internship.
Foundation
Story and production basics.
Core
Editing, sound and colour.
Polish
Broadcast-standard projects.
Integrate
Internship plus jury defence.
Program Outcomes
By the end of this program, you should be able to:
These are capabilities you'll build.
Prepare and manage shoots.
Edit documentary and fiction.
Mix professional sound.
Grade to broadcast standards.
Package shows and trailers.
Complete internship and defence.