Level 1 of 3
Beginner Level
Prerequisites
Basic computer use and access to a computer that can run a video editor (or a smartphone editor for some tasks). No editing experience is needed.
Duration
4 weeks · 52 guided hours · 5 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.
By the end of this level you can
- Set up and organise editing projects in a non-linear editor
- Cut and arrange footage into a clear story
- Sync, clean and balance audio and add licensed music
- Correct colour and add readable titles and captions
- Plan short videos and export them for different platforms
Modules
- 1Module 1 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonNon-Linear Editing Fundamentals
- 2Module 2 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonCutting and Timeline Management
- 3Module 3 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonAudio Syncing and Sound
- 4Module 4 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonColour Correction and Titles
- 5Module 5 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonPlanning and Exporting Videos
- Free course quizQuick Quiz — Video Editing Basics
Beginner level project
Two-Minute Community Story
Plan, film (or use provided footage) and edit a two-minute video about a local person, business or initiative, with consent, clean audio, corrected colour, captions and exports for YouTube and WhatsApp.
Deliverables
- A one-page script and storyboard
- A signed consent form from people featured
- The edited video with titles, captions and licensed music
- Exports for YouTube and WhatsApp with a note of the settings used
Assessed on
- The story is clear, with a beginning, middle and end
- Cuts are clean and audio is clear and balanced
- Colour is consistent and text is readable on a phone
- Exports meet the stated platform needs and all media is properly licensed
All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.