Certificate in Faith Based Video Production, Editing

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU Training Institute

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Analyze the technical and aesthetic principles of cinematography and lighting for various production environments.
• Apply industry-standard software proficiency to execute complex non-linear video editing workflows.
• Design comprehensive production plans that demonstrate effective resource management and organizational stewardship.
• Evaluate media content based on ethical communication standards and its impact on the intended audience.
• Integrate collaborative leadership strategies to manage diverse production teams effectively.
• Produce professional-grade digital media assets that align with the communication objectives of nonprofit organizations.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COM 101
• Principles of Visual Storytelling
• 3
• None
• COM 110
• Digital Cinematography Techniques
• 2
• None
• COM 125
• Professional Media Ethics
• 2
• None
• COM 205
• Nonlinear Editing Fundamentals
• 2
• COM 101
• COM 101 — Principles of Visual Storytelling: This course examines the foundational elements of visual narrative and the psychological impact of framing, composition, and color theory. Students will practice translating abstract ideas into coherent visual scripts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 110 — Digital Cinematography Techniques: Students gain hands-on experience with camera operation, lighting design, and sound recording techniques. The course emphasizes technical proficiency and the artistic application of light and shadow. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 125 — Professional Media Ethics: This course explores the intersection of professional media practices and ethical decision-making in public communication. Students evaluate case studies related to authorship, representation, and organizational honesty. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 205 — Nonlinear Editing Fundamentals: An introduction to industry-standard software focusing on cutting, pacing, and color correction. Students will develop skills in assembling raw footage into compelling final products. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COM 215
• Advanced Post-Production Workflow
• 3
• COM 205
• BUS 230
• Stewardship in Media Management
• 2
• None
• COM 240
• Collaborative Content Production
• 2
• None
• CAP 490
• Capstone: Production Portfolio
• 2
• COM 215
• COM 215 — Advanced Post-Production Workflow: This course covers advanced editing techniques, sound mixing, and graphic integration for high-quality production. Students refine their technical speed and precision in managing complex projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 230 — Stewardship in Media Management: Focuses on the logistics of media production, including budget management, resource allocation, and project scheduling for organizations. Students learn to maximize impact while respecting operational constraints. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 240 — Collaborative Content Production: Provides students with practical experience in team-based production environments. Emphasis is placed on servant leadership, communication, and conflict resolution during group creative projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 490 — Capstone: Production Portfolio: The culminating project where students produce a significant media artifact for a community client. This course integrates technical, aesthetic, and ethical knowledge in a professional setting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Prospective students are required to submit an official transcript, a personal statement detailing their professional goals in media, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants should demonstrate basic computer literacy and an aptitude for creative visual work to succeed in this technical environment. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Certificate program, requiring students to synthesize their technical knowledge and ethical training into a final portfolio of work. Students will conceive, shoot, and edit a long-form or series-based project that addresses a specific need for an external community organization. This project requires the application of servant leadership, where the student aligns their creative vision with the mission and values of the organization, ensuring the final output reflects both professional quality and communal service. The Capstone is weighted at 3 credit hours and acts as a bridge between academic study and professional readiness. It challenges students to demonstrate stewardship of digital resources while articulating how their work contributes to the greater good of the community. Through this process, students integrate their developing professional skills with a commitment to integrity, demonstrating that they are prepared to handle media production with the responsibility and character expected of a faith-informed professional. The deliverables include the final video asset, a reflective technical portfolio, and a narrative summary articulating how the project honors the mission of the organization served.

• Graduation from the certificate program requires the successful completion of 18 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all courses, with particular focus on the successful completion of the Capstone Project. Beyond technical and academic standards, students are expected to demonstrate consistent commitment to ethical integrity and character development, reflecting the institutional values of the university. Participation in community-engagement activities and reflective spiritual formation exercises serves as a vital component of the graduate experience, ensuring that students depart the program not only as proficient technicians but as individuals prepared to serve with maturity and a clear sense of vocation. This holistic approach ensures that academic achievement is balanced with a deep sense of calling to support and uplift community institutions.
• Career Opportunities
• Digital Media Coordinator
• Nonprofit Communications Associate
• Video Production Assistant
• Content Creator for Religious Organizations
• Community Outreach Media Specialist
• Independent Documentary Producer
• Corporate Communications Editor
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Video Production, Editing
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith based video production, editing courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM 101 | Principles of Visual Storytelling | 3 | None
• COM 110 | Digital Cinematography Techniques | 2 | None
• COM 125 | Professional Media Ethics | 2 | None
• COM 205 | Nonlinear Editing Fundamentals | 2 | COM 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM 215 | Advanced Post-Production Workflow | 3 | COM 205
• BUS 230 | Stewardship in Media Management | 2 | None
• COM 240 | Collaborative Content Production | 2 | None
• CAP 490 | Capstone: Production Portfolio | 2 | COM 215