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Advanced Certificate in Video Production

Certificate in Adobe Premiere Pro
In this module, students will be introduced to the core concepts, tools, and environment that form the foundation of video editing with Premiere Pro. The module begins by guiding students through the installation and setup process using the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App. Through structured onboarding, students will explore how to launch Premiere Pro, access updates, and manage their Creative Cloud assets. By the end of this module, students will have a complete understanding of how to get started with Premiere Pro and confidently prepare their system and software for creative work.
In this module, students will learn how to navigate the Premiere Pro environment and set up projects professionally from the outset. The module covers the differences between launching the application on Mac and Windows. Students will be guided through the steps of creating a new project, including setting project locations, scratch disks, and naming conventions. Additionally, the module introduces key components of the Premiere Pro interface such as workspaces, panels, and tool layouts. By the end of this module, students will be able to efficiently set up new projects and confidently navigate the Premiere Pro interface for smooth and structured editing.
In this module, students will learn how to tailor Premiere Pro to their individual editing preferences and project requirements. This module focuses on workspace customisation, including how to rearrange panels, save custom layouts, and optimise the interface for different editing tasks. Students will also explore Premiere Pro’s preference settings and learn how to configure auto-save, playback, and hardware options to match their system capabilities. Practical efficiency tips are introduced to help streamline editing, speed up routine tasks, and improve overall productivity. By the end of this module, students will be able to build a customised, professional editing environment that supports fast, reliable, and creative work.
In this module, students will learn how to import, organise, and optimise footage to streamline their editing workflow. The module explores different import methods available in Premiere Pro and explains the practical differences between frame rate standards such as PAL and NTSC. Students will also learn how to create and manage proxies to edit high-resolution footage more efficiently. Additionally, the module introduces best practices for organising media bins and using the Program Monitor to preview and select clips effectively. By the end of this module, students will be able to confidently manage large amounts of media and build a well-structured project from the ground up.
In this module, students will develop the technical skills needed to work with footage recorded in different frame rates. The module covers how to handle high frame rate (HFR) footage, interpret media correctly within Premiere Pro, and convert frame rates for smooth playback and accurate edits. Students will also explore the creative possibilities of frame rate adjustments, including stylised slow motion and cinematic effects. By the end of this module, students will be able to interpret and conform various types of footage to meet project specifications and maintain visual consistency across their timeline.
In this module, students will gain a foundational understanding of how to build and manage sequences within Premiere Pro. The module covers creating custom sequences, configuring settings such as resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio, and selecting the correct canvas size for different platforms. Students will also learn to use the Source Monitor to set precise in and out points, layer video and audio tracks efficiently, and manage multiple timeline elements using track targeting and locking. By the end of this module, students will be able to create structured, platform-ready sequences and navigate complex timelines with ease.
In this module, students will gain a clear understanding of how Adobe Premiere Pro evolves over time and how to stay up to date with the latest improvements. This unit explores the Adobe update cycle, the differences between major and minor updates, and how versioning can impact project compatibility and plugin functionality. Students will also learn how to manage multiple versions of Premiere Pro on the same device for testing or legacy project support. By the end of this module, students will be able to confidently manage software versions and navigate updates without interrupting their production workflow.
In this module, students will discover how mastering Premiere Pro’s shortcut system can significantly accelerate their editing workflow. The module starts by demonstrating the most essential built-in shortcuts that professionals use daily, then guides students through creating their own customised shortcut layouts. Students will also learn how to optimise these shortcuts for repetitive tasks and align them to their preferred editing style. By the end of this module, students will be equipped with a refined shortcut system that increases speed, reduces fatigue, and enhances overall productivity.
This module provides students with practical tools to creatively adjust and enhance video footage within the Effects Control panel. This module begins with core transformation techniques—such as repositioning, scaling, and rotating footage—before progressing to applying visual enhancements like crops, drop shadows, and colour mattes. These skills form the foundation for precise visual storytelling and professional polish. By the end of this module, students will be able to manipulate footage with accuracy and control, allowing for custom visuals that support the narrative and aesthetic of their project.
In this module, students will learn how to enhance the continuity of their edits through effective use of transitions. This module introduces the most widely used video transitions in Premiere Pro and explains when and why to use each type. Students will also learn how to customise transition durations, set default transitions, and create seamless visual flows that elevate storytelling. By the end of this module, students will be able to apply transitions with intention and finesse, ensuring their videos maintain momentum and audience engagement.
In this module, students will develop a strong foundation in handling audio within Adobe Premiere Pro. Beginning with an understanding of different audio track types, students will explore how to structure audio layers for narration, music, and sound effects. The module also introduces students to music licensing essentials, helping them understand the legal and ethical use of sound in their projects. Students will learn how to import, edit, and trim audio files and will gain hands-on experience with basic audio mixing techniques to balance and enhance their soundscapes. By the end of this module, students will be able to confidently edit and layer audio to create a polished, professional sound environment.
The Introduction to Keyframing and Motion module teaches students how to bring static visuals to life through dynamic animation techniques in Premiere Pro. Students begin by learning how to animate still images using basic keyframe principles, then progress to animating full video clips with custom motion paths. The module also covers how to animate cropped elements for advanced composition effects. By the end of this module, students will be able to create smooth, engaging animations that elevate their visual storytelling and give their videos a cinematic touch.
In this module, students will learn how to enhance and correct video colour to achieve a balanced and cinematic look. Starting with the Lumetri Color panel, students will explore techniques for adjusting exposure and white balance to improve visual clarity. They’ll then work with Creative LUTs and Lumetri Looks to apply stylised effects, and dive into Lumetri Curves to refine contrast and tonality. Students will also develop a practical understanding of the Colour Wheels, using them to correct and harmonise footage. By the end of this module, students will be equipped to perform professional-level colour correction using industry-standard tools in Premiere Pro.
The Titles and Essential Graphics module empowers students to create compelling text elements and motion graphics that elevate the storytelling experience. Learners begin with the Essential Graphics Panel to design custom titles and lower thirds, followed by hands-on practice animating text for visual engagement. The module also covers how to use colour mattes to support text legibility and integrate branding. Students will finish by learning how to import and use Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs) for consistent and polished output. By the end of this module, students will be able to design and animate professional titles and graphics with ease.
In the Intermediate Colour Grading Techniques module, students will advance their colour editing skills to create cohesive looks across entire video sequences. This module focuses on colour matching multiple clips to ensure visual consistency, using adjustment layers to apply stylised grades efficiently, and understanding how to apply effects at the master clip level for streamlined workflows. By the end of this module, students will be able to confidently perform advanced grading techniques that bring visual cohesion and cinematic quality to their projects.
In this module, students will learn how to prepare video content for final output across various platforms and formats. The module begins with how to export still frames for thumbnails, storyboards, or documentation, before progressing to full sequence exports using best-practice methods. Students will also explore how to optimise export settings for different delivery channels—such as YouTube, Instagram, and broadcast platforms—ensuring maximum quality and compatibility. By the end of this module, students will be able to confidently export high-quality, professional-grade video content tailored to any publishing environment.
The Reframing and Social Media Formats module equips students with the skills to repurpose content for today’s multi-platform digital landscape. Students will explore the importance of reframing for vertical and square formats, learning how to maintain composition and message clarity across Instagram Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and more. Practical techniques within Premiere Pro—such as Auto Reframe and manual adjustments—will be taught to ensure that each version of a video meets platform-specific requirements. By the end of this module, students will be able to adapt any content into multiple social media formats without compromising quality or impact.
In the Advanced Graphics and Plugins module, students will unlock new creative potential by exploring powerful third-party tools that expand Premiere Pro’s capabilities. The module begins with an overview of plugin functionality and best practices, before diving into hands-on applications with popular tools such as Premiere Composer and Motion Array. Students will learn to enhance their projects with prebuilt assets, animated templates, transitions, and custom effects. By the end of this module, students will be equipped to elevate their production value and streamline complex edits using industry-standard plugins.
In the Captioning and Accessibility module, students will gain the skills to make their video content more inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards. The module begins with a comparison between hardcoded and sidecar subtitle files, giving students a clear understanding of when and how to use each format. It then progresses into the full subtitling workflow within Premiere Pro, including importing caption files, syncing subtitles, and editing text for clarity and accuracy. By the end of this module, students will be able to confidently add, customise, and export subtitles for professional projects, ensuring their content is accessible across platforms and audiences.

The Advanced Editing Techniques module is the creative powerhouse of the course—designed for students ready to move beyond foundational skills and into the world of dynamic, cinematic editing. This comprehensive module covers a broad range of cutting-edge techniques, from speed ramping and motion tracking to masked transitions and text animations. Students will explore how to create cut-out text effects, flip rotations, animated progress bars, and simulate messaging interfaces. They’ll also gain hands-on experience in building character introduction animations and using time manipulation for cinematic pacing.

The module further dives into high-level post-production methods, including rotoscoping, matte tracking, green screen compositing, object removal, and advanced title effects like scribble animation and write-on text. Students will also learn to apply J-cuts, L-cuts, custom MOGRT creation, synchronised edits to music, and stylised effects like double exposures and sketch-to-video transformations. By the end of this module, students will be equipped with a deep toolkit of advanced techniques to bring a professional, polished edge to any video project—empowering them to produce content with real creative impact.

Certificate in Adobe After Effects
In this module, students are introduced to the foundational concepts of motion design and the role After Effects plays in modern post-production. This module sets the stage by demystifying the software’s purpose, exploring its relevance in video editing, VFX, and animation pipelines. Students will gain clarity on how After Effects differs from other Adobe tools like Premiere Pro or Illustrator, and how it fits into the broader Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem. By the end of this module, students will be equipped with a solid understanding of After Effects’ capabilities and how to begin their motion design journey.
In this comprehensive module, students will learn how to confidently navigate the After Effects interface while building familiarity with its most essential tools and functions. From understanding timelines and key layers to mastering the pen tool, shape tool, and text design features, students will begin to create basic animations and layered compositions. The module also explores working with vector paths, layer hierarchies, and the introduction of 3D layers for more advanced visual effects. By the end of this module, students will be able to create and manage multi-layered animations, import assets from Photoshop and Illustrator, and apply fundamental keyframe-based animation to build simple yet dynamic motion graphics.
This module focuses on the powerful video editing and composition capabilities of After Effects. Students will explore professional editing techniques such as seamless transitions, chroma keying with green screens, and motion tracking to integrate animated text and objects into live footage. Practical exercises will include speed adjustments, stabilisation, sky replacement, and creating cinematic overlays. The module also introduces foundational VFX techniques and prepares students to troubleshoot common issues before exporting polished final outputs. By the end of this module, students will be able to apply After Effects to enhance video content with professional-grade compositing, transitions, and stylised visual effects.
This module provides a deep dive into the essential techniques used in motion graphics, guiding students through both fundamental and intermediate animation skills. Beginning with path-based animation and looping principles, students will learn to create seamless visuals that can be reused across platforms. The module progresses into object morphing techniques, which teach how to blend and transition between shapes, logos, and design elements smoothly. Through practical projects, students will also create loading animations and liquid motion effects—ideal for app interfaces and branded assets. By the end of this module, students will have developed a versatile skill set to build captivating animations and polished motion graphics suitable for broadcast, social, and commercial design environments.
In this character-focused module, students will master the foundational skills required to bring illustrated characters to life using After Effects. The journey starts with prepping artwork files and converting them into riggable components. From eye animations and hair movement to crafting a range of facial expressions, students will learn how to express emotion and personality through layered animation. This module also covers mouth shapes for speech animation and walks students through two complete sets of facial expression designs. A dedicated section introduces Duik Bassel, a powerful plugin used for character rigging. By the end of this module, students will be equipped with the skills to animate expressive faces and prepare characters for fully choreographed scenes.
This comprehensive module takes students beyond the basics into fully orchestrated animated storytelling. It begins with lip-sync animation, where learners will practice aligning character speech to dialogue. Students will then construct detailed walk cycles, bicycle animations, and full-body movement sequences, enabling characters to interact convincingly with their environments. As students progress, they will develop complex animation sets—such as running sequences, multi-character scenes, and cinematic compositions. By the end of this module, students will be capable of producing sophisticated animated shorts that combine rigged character movement, environmental interaction, and scene-wide cohesion.
In the Introduction to 3D Space and Layering module, students will gain foundational knowledge of 3D motion design and how to work within After Effects’ 3D environment. The lessons begin with camera layer manipulation, exploring how to create realistic movement and simulate physical space. Students will then dive into dynamic lighting theory, shadow integration, and how to add dimensionality to layers using styles and effects. They will also learn how to bring their 3D scenes to life with Cinema 4D integration and advanced materials for atmospheric depth. By the end of this module, students will confidently apply 3D layering principles and lighting setups to design cinematic motion sequences.
The Typography in 3D Environments module focuses on advanced text animation within three-dimensional spaces. Students will learn how to seamlessly position text behind moving subjects, animate objects that interact with and pass through text, and use paths and masks to guide movement. Through the course of the lessons, they will explore line-based animation techniques and combine effects like blurs, glows, and track mattes to give text more realism and style. By the end of this module, students will have the creative tools to produce engaging 3D typography effects for professional projects.
In this module, students will apply everything they’ve learned to develop polished, cinematic animations. The lessons take them through creative techniques like freeze-frame edits, dolly zooms, sky transitions, and parallax illusions that bring scenes to life. Using layered compositions and camera control, students will animate complex scenes such as mobile apps, dynamic skies, and stylised detective desks. By the end of this module, students will have a rich portfolio of contemporary 3D animation projects and the skills to build visually impressive sequences in After Effects.
In this module, students will dive deep into constructing and animating geometric forms in three-dimensional space. Starting with a variety of form construction techniques across Sets A to C, learners will explore how to build visually accurate 3D objects using After Effects tools. The module continues with hands-on projects such as animating floating cubes and building a full sphere planet animation sequence over five structured parts. Students will then explore stylised techniques like creating neon-lit 3D shapes and applying them in extended animated sequences. Finally, the module culminates with a project focused on animating metallic logos within a 3D environment, bringing together the foundational techniques and visual styles introduced throughout the lessons.
This introduces learners to essential VFX workflows within After Effects, beginning with surface mapping and pattern integration techniques. Students will then be guided through Mocha AE, starting with basic tracking setups and advancing to intermediate workflows that include multiple tracking layers, masking, and object integration. The module concludes with advanced applications in Mocha, enabling students to master professional-grade tracking and compositing workflows to integrate VFX elements into live footage.
In this module, students will explore creative and cinematic distortion techniques. Beginning with facial morphing and distortion across two sets, learners will practice controlled deformation and stylisation for dramatic and surreal effects. The course then transitions into blockbuster-style effects, including the iconic “Thanos Snap” disintegration sequence and full-scene disintegration effects across multiple parts. By the end of this module, students will be able to design and execute advanced VFX shots that enhance storytelling with professional-quality visual transitions and transformations.
In this module, students will master the art of creating compelling and stylised visual effects focused on eye manipulation. Beginning with the eerie transformation of the Black Eyes Effect, learners will progressively explore horror-themed enhancements such as demonic eye animations and pupil distortions. Through multi-part lessons on Horror Eyes FX, students will apply colour grading, blending modes, and tracking techniques to deliver emotionally charged visuals. The module then moves into Iris Eye Effects, where students create vibrant sci-fi and fantasy eye glows using shape layers, masks, and particle effects. These lessons are designed to build a foundational skillset in stylised eye animation that elevates narrative intensity and visual storytelling in short films, trailers, or digital content.
In this module, students will explore high-energy visual effects commonly found in superhero films, action trailers, and music videos. The module begins with Creating Energy Powers, teaching students to layer visual assets, animate radial bursts, and simulate energy flows. Next, students will craft fiery textures and hand-tracking animations in Fire Hands Effect, followed by dynamic lightning arcs in Electricity FX. The course then introduces a layered workflow to simulate pulsating Glowing Veins, culminating in a finale where students combine learned techniques into a polished animation. This module empowers learners to apply professional-grade glow and energy simulations within After Effects, while emphasising creative direction, timing, and post-production polish.
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