Video Production Training Scheme

Program Overview

This online video production course from NMIT equips you with essential skills for a career in the industry or personal growth. Through hands-on projects, you'll master techniques like composition, editing, and storytelling. The course covers professional practices, industry trends, and prepares you for roles such as camera operator, video editor, and director.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re more experienced and looking to upskill, this course is for you.

Outline:

You will learn how to use a variety of different video production techniques, including:

• Developing a practical understanding of digital video composition and framing
• Generating creative ideas through research, evaluation and application of relevant video/film history and theory
• Developing a practical understanding of video editing and post-production.

• For example, image stabilisation, sub-titles and split screens
• Learning about the tools and equipment used in video production
• Understanding composition and lighting techniques
• Mastering manual camera modes such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and learning to record high-quality audio for video

You will also be introduced to some basic professional practices, including:

• Customer service skills
• Pricing
• Copyright and media release rights
• Learning how to research trends and influencers that may guide your artistic choices
• Learning about video hosting sites
• Screenwriting, special effects, and transitions

Assessment:

There are two assessments for this course:

• Assessment 1 – Formative (feedback given mid-way through the course)

Teaching:

Careers:

This course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the video production industry, including:

• Camera operator
• Video editor
• Director
• Producer
• Freelance videographer

Other:

The course is available online and starts on the following dates:

• 22 July 2024
• 17 February 2025
• 14 July 2025