Overview:

The Diploma  in Editor, a highly demanding skills programme offered by many universities across India, spans one-year, divided into two semesters. This course is carefully planned to enable the students master the technical and creativity that would set him/her on a vantage on the job market in the field of editing with a special emphasis on both photo and video.

Whereas in the contemporary media industry, the editor occupies a very important post. In this case, the work of Editors, they are supposed to fine tune and improve graphic arts in order to achieve the best quality and creativity possible. Thus, this course offers intensive training in photo and video editing, as well as the use of complex tools like Photoshop, that will enable students work with various types of editing tasks in a very effective manner.

Through the editing of components in online platforms, students will develop a practical approach in compassing the principles of visual editing. The editing processes range from simple correction to profound manipulations that make the competent graduate capable of creating a professionally high quality output in different media formats.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 5

Course Curriculum:

The Diploma  in Editor program entails the following curriculum that is meant to help students master editing skills. Key subjects include:

1. Fundamentals of Editing
2. Video Editing Techniques
3. Audio Editing and Mixing
4. Digital Media Production
5. Post-Production Workflow
6. Narrative Structure and Storytelling
7. Use of Editing Software
8. Project Management in Editing
9. Hands-on Editing Practices

Career Opportunities:

A growing need for qualified editors is present in different industries, media, films, television, and digital space. Graduates of this program can explore career opportunities in:Graduates of this program can explore career opportunities in:

1. Film and Television Production Houses
2. Media Companies
3. Advertising Agencies
4. Content Creation Firms
5. Digital Media Platforms
6. Broadcast Stations
7. Freelance Editing
8. Post-Production Studios
    

A career in editing is quite promising if one is a dedicated and a professional in the respective field as there exists probability of upward move. Top recruiting areas include:

1. Film Studios
2. Television Networks
3. Digital Media Agencies
4. Advertising Firms
5. Content Production Companies
    

The average pay scale of the students after the completion of the Diploma  in Editor course would vary from Rs. 15000/- to Rs. 35000/- per month depending on the institute and experience along with the particular job description.