Digital Media Technician Assistant – Film & TV (DFT)

Campus

Seneca@York

Duration

6 Weeks (24 Hours)

Credential Awarded

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 Davinci Resolve, 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 and Universities.

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. Seneca’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

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