Post-Production
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Program Overview
Humber’s Post-Production graduate certificate program will develop the technological skills, and the creative and critical abilities you will need to thrive in the post-production industry. You will gain a firm grounding in industry-standard non-linear video editing, sound design, visual effects and colour grading software. Through lectures and hands-on work, you will learn the fundamentals of the technical and aesthetic creation of digital media content and have the opportunity to specialize and target specific post-production skills to maximize your marketability in a competitive industry.
You will learn how to collaborate with other departments in the production chain and how to develop efficient broadcast standard workflows. You will be introduced to the theory and practice of picture and sound editing/mixing, VFX and motion graphics creation, and you will learn how to make professional contacts, engage with employers and guilds, and the basic business skills you will need as a freelancer. You will study the fundamentals of branding and graphic design and produce a marketable portfolio website.
With a foundation in technology, your sound, picture, and visual effects compositing skills will enable you to create content to the industry standards required in the competitive media environment.
Courses
At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:
In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.
Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.
Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.
Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.
International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
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| Course Code | Course Name | North | Lakeshore | IGS | DL/Online |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| PPFT 5000 | Digital Media Foundation | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5002 | Production Foundation | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5004 | Intro to Picture Editing | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5005 | Intro to Sound Editing | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5006 | Intro to VFX | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5051 | Post-Production Supervision 1 | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| PPFT 5050 | Digital Media Foundation 2 | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5052 | Post-Production Mastery 1 | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5053 | Tools, Techniques & Design | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5055 | Professional Practice | Online (A) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Select 2 from the following courses |
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| POP2 | Post Prod Electives - Sem 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester 3 | |||||
| PPFT 5552 | Post-Production Mastery 2 | In-Person | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5553 | Motion Graphics | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5555 | Field Experience - Post-Production | Online (A) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PPFT 5563 | Visual Effects 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Select 2 from the following courses |
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| POP3 | Post Prod Electives - Sem 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Work-Integrated Learning
Work-Integrated Learning courses serve as the vital link between academic learning and real-world application. Within this framework, students actively participate in the Professional Practice course, equipping you with the necessary skills and confidence to secure your own field experience. Throughout this journey, a dedicated career & work-integrated learning advisor offers personalized guidance and support.
In Semester 3, students immerse themselves in the Field Experience course, committing 150 hours of practical application within the field. Whether pursuing paid or unpaid opportunities, all experiences undergo approval by your career & work-integrated learning advisor to ensure relevance.
Expert Faculty
Gordon Burkell
Gordon Burkell is an editor who played a pivotal role in the creation of the Canadian Cinema Editors and is currently part of the American Cinema Editors educational committee exploring new ways to teach editing to students.
Steven Toepell
Steven Toepell is a sound designer/editor/mixer who has been working in sound for film and television for more than three decades and teaching at the post-secondary level for 10 years. He has contributed to TV series and movies as well as IMAX and documentary films for television broadcast, theatrical and direct-to-video release, and online streaming. Advertising and podcasts are also a part of his repertoire. His clientele range from major film and TV studios to independent filmmakers.
Steven has wide-ranging experience in dialogue, sound effects and music editing, ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) recording, Foley performing and recording, and mixing.
Field recording has been a large part of his professional experience. He has travelled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia recording sound effects for use in audio post-production for film and television and operates an online library.
He is a Gemini Award winner as well as a multiple nominee for the MPSE Golden Reel Awards in the United States.
Study Abroad
Propel your resume and life story to the next level by taking advantage of the global opportunities offered at Humber. Gain academic credit, develop highly valued employability skills and create connections with people from all over the world through our many offerings: Summer Abroad, Semester Exchange, Humber Global Summer School, and many other opportunities!
To learn more, visit Humber Global, or contact Jennifer Cleary at Jennifer.Cleary@humber.ca.
Your Career
You will be trained to enter the workforce as a post-production professional in picture editing, sound editing and mixing, color correction, visual effects, and digital asset management and delivery.
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Program Availability
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | North | Open |
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | North | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | North | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
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