Centre High Career Pathways - Video Production

Course Description

Learn to plan, shoot, and edit professional video from start to finish. You'll begin with your smartphone and CapCut, then progress to Canon DSLR cameras, studio lighting, and Adobe Premiere Pro — the industry-standard editing software.

The course covers scripting, storyboarding, camera operation, audio recording, editing, color grading, and publishing for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Advanced students explore short-form content strategy, motion graphics in After Effects, and sound design — building a content portfolio ready for post-secondary or freelance work.

Prerequisite: None | Earn up to 10 credits

Possible Jobs / Careers

Videographer — Shooting video for events, corporate clients, and media companies
Video Editor — Cutting and assembling footage into polished final products
Content Creator — Producing video content for YouTube, TikTok, and social media platforms
Film / TV Production Assistant — Supporting productions in camera, lighting, and sound departments
Motion Graphics Designer — Creating animated titles, lower thirds, and visual effects for video
Corporate Video Producer — Making training videos, promotional content, and internal communications
Documentary Filmmaker — Researching, shooting, and editing non-fiction stories
Colorist — Grading footage to create a consistent, professional visual style
Sound Designer — Creating and mixing audio for video productions
Freelance Video Producer — Working independently for clients across industries

Post-Secondary Connections

Alberta

Rest of Canada

Vancouver Film School — Film Production

Transferable Skills

Storytelling — Structuring a narrative that engages an audience from start to finish
Technical production — Operating cameras, lighting, and audio equipment professionally
Editing & post-production — Assembling raw footage into polished, professional content
Project management — Coordinating scripts, schedules, locations, and crew for a production
Platform awareness — Understanding what works on YouTube vs. TikTok vs. broadcast
Creative collaboration — Working with actors, clients, and team members to realize a vision