The Certificate of Specialization in Video Editing encompasses technical skills, aesthetics, and workflow knowledge to provide industry-level expertise in nonlinear editing, media management and motion graphics. The goal of the certificate is to provide the student with a solid foundation focused on industry-standard editing and content organization techniques. The Certificate of Specialization prepares the student for entry-level employment as an Assistant Editor, Digital Imaging Technician or Editor in government, education or private business sector. The certificate covers everything from editing short-form promos, commercials, and music videos to full-length feature films and digital media. The student works with the most popular industry tools to develop technique and practice technical skills such as visual effects, sound, color correction, and finishing. The certificate also addresses story structure and narrative tools in editing. The student completes the certificate with a deep, robust understanding of all key components of TV and film editing. These job-ready skills cover the entire post-production process. As part of the certificate of specialization students are able to obtain industry certification in Adobe Premier and AVID Media Composer.