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Digital Media Technician Assistant – Film & TV (DFT)

Campus
Delivery
Online, In-person
Duration
6 Weeks (24 Hours)
Study Option
Part-time
Credential
Microcredential
School
School of Creative Arts & Animation

About the Program

The Digital Media Technician Assistant microcredential teaches you how to support data management teams and camera departments for film and television productions.

You’ll learn practical skills to safely secure master video and audio files, transform video into the appropriate colour space for on-set monitoring and more. In addition, you will get hands-on experience with , the post-production software used for feature films and television shows across the industry.

A basic understanding of post-production systems and non-linear editing software is required for this course, either through self-education, work experience or postsecondary training.

This microcredential was developed with funding from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

Program Highlights

  • develop key job skills and experience
  • understand data management and post-production workflows for film and television productions
  • gain practical experience with the popular post-production software DaVinci Resolve

Your Career

You will learn the skills needed to apply for entry-level positions in the film and television industry, specifically on data management or post-production teams. And if you’re already working as an assistant editor or post-production professional, this microcredential will help you better understand the data pipeline and media workflow process.

What is a Microcredential?

A microcredential is a short course designed to help you upskill, reskill and boost new skills development. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s career- and profession-based microcredentials provide focused learning that add value to your existing education and enhance your employability. You will learn in-demand skills and knowledge and benefit from flexible options including different delivery modes, durations and start times.

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Badge

Film & TV | Digital Media Tech Assistant

This microcredential is issuedÌýin the form of a digital badge. DataÌýembedded in the badgeÌýidentifies the institution that issued it, along withÌýthe competencies, evidence and criteria that was required to earn it. EarnersÌýcan display their badgesÌýon social media sites, electronic portfolios and resumés.

Benefits

Basics

Get the fundamental skills needed to be part of the exciting film and television post-production industry.

Growth

Understand the needs of the industry and get ahead with in-demand job skills.

Flexible

Complete this course outside of business hours and continue working as you learn.

Expertise

Learn industry standard practices from experts through a comprehensive curriculum.