Certificate in Introduction to Video Creation

This programme consists of 20 credits.

The programme will cover the following:

• Storyboarding and narrative visual communication
• Analysis of multiple layers of meaning, interpretation, symbolism and indirect reference
• Post-production techniques, including editing
  
• Presentation of video and sound projects that explore the development of visual ideas generated from an initial brief through to resolution
• Basic knowledge of specialist software in video and sound editing
• Basic filming, lighting and camera techniques
• Sound recordings, including how to get clean audio with background noise 
• Framing and composition related to video
• Fundamentals of visual communication and communication techniques 
  

UCOL Manawatū - Excellent industry-standard learning facilities and equipment including Canon DSLR cameras, photography studios, and Apple iMacs equiped with Adobe creative software.

Open entry.

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

Timetable

• Two classes per week. 
• UCOL Manawatū and Whanganui - Class times alternate between Tuesday and Thursday evening classes one week, and Tuesday evening and Saturday day classes the following week.
  
• 13 hours of self-directed learning (your own time spent on research and study to complete your written assignments)

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning, a business division of Te Pūkenga is accredited to teach it.