Tiju’s Media School · Kerala

Diploma in Editing and Color Grading

Master post-production with expert training. Learn editing, colour correction and grading on industry-standard software, and turn raw footage into compelling stories.

  • EligibilityClass 10 / +2
  • Duration4 months
  • ModeOffline
  • Training80% practical

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Course Overview

Bring stories to life with editing and colour

Are you a filmmaker who wants to use editing and colour to bring stories to life? This diploma is for aspiring editors, filmmakers and content creators who want to master the art and science of post-production.

Skilled editors and colorists are essential in today’s fast-changing media world. The course covers the foundations of video editing along with advanced colour correction and grading, so you can build gripping narratives and produce polished work for films, TV shows, web series and ads.

Key benefits

  • Quality education at a reasonable cost
  • Professional trainers with industry experience
  • 80% hands-on instruction to build practical skills
  • Industry exposure and useful contacts
  • Internships with industry experts
  • On-set experience
  • Portfolio building
  • Career support
Why Tiju’s Academy

Why Tiju’s Academy is the right choice

Learn from working editors and colorists, on professional kit, with real projects.

01

Industry-oriented curriculum

Courses are designed and taught by editors, colorists and post-production managers who currently work in the media industry.

02

Practical training

80% of the course is practical. You work with real footage, industry-standard software and professional equipment from the start.

03

Cutting-edge facilities

Train in editing suites with VFX labs, colour grading monitors and high-end workstations, the same kind of kit used in modern filmmaking.

04

One-on-one mentoring

Get focused attention and one-on-one coaching from professionals who help you develop your own creative vision.

05

Real projects and internships

Intern with production companies and advertising agencies, and work on real media projects for Tiju’s Media to build your portfolio.

06

Showreel by graduation

Finish the course with a strong, employable portfolio of editing and colour grading work.

07

Masterclasses

Monthly masterclasses with filmmakers, editors, cinematographers and digital producers help you grow your network and find inspiration.

08

Cross-discipline learning

Work with students from our VFX, cinematography and direction courses in a setting that mirrors real productions.

09

Career and placement support

Mock interviews, portfolio building and connections to assistantships, internships and freelance work.

10

Festival exposure

Take part in film festivals, contests and screenings, present your work and get feedback before you graduate.

Curriculum

Our curriculum

Six modules, each combining theory with hands-on practical work.

Module 1

Introduction to editing

  • History of editing: montage, continuity, Soviet editing
  • Editing grammar: cuts, transitions, match cuts
  • Visual rhythm and pacing
Practical
  • Edit a basic sequence from raw footage
  • Practise continuity and jump cuts
  • Create tension or comedy from the same footage
Module 2

Technical skills in editing software

  • Project settings, codecs and file management
  • Timeline tools, effects and audio syncing
  • Keyframing and motion basics
Practical
  • Edit a 60-second montage from mixed media
  • Title and lower-third animations
  • Audio clean-up and basic sound editing
Module 3

Narrative editing

  • Scene structure and dramatic beats
  • Editing for performance and dialogue
  • Emotional cuts and perspective
Practical
  • Edit a short film scene with dialogue
  • Re-edit a scene to change its genre or mood
  • Create a trailer from longer footage
Module 4

Advanced editing and visual effects

  • Montage, cross-cutting and parallel narratives
  • VFX integration and compositing basics
  • Editing music videos and commercials
Practical
  • Music video or promo edit
  • Create a split-screen sequence
  • Chroma key and basic compositing
Module 5

Colour theory and correction

  • Colour wheels, scopes and LUTs
  • Technical correction vs creative grading
  • Matching shots and shot-to-shot continuity
Practical
  • Correct poorly shot footage
  • Match colour across different cameras
  • Grade for mood: noir, romantic, thriller
Module 6

Final project and professional workflow

  • Post-production pipeline
  • Deliverables, exports and formats
  • Working with directors and DPs
Practical
  • Final short film, colour-graded with sound
  • Optional reels: music video, montage or ad spot
  • Export for web, social and DCP
Careers

What’s next after the diploma?

Career options open to you once you complete the Diploma in Editing and Color Grading.

Film editor
Video editor
Colorist
Assistant editor
Post-production artist
Content creator
Videographer
Multimedia designer
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who can join the Diploma in Editing and Color Grading?

Students who have completed Class 10 or Plus Two (+2) can join. It suits aspiring editors, filmmakers and content creators who want to master post-production.

How long is the course?

The diploma runs for 4 months.

Is the course online or offline?

It is an offline, classroom-based course at Tiju’s Media School, with 80% hands-on training.

What will I learn?

Editing grammar and narrative editing, editing software skills, advanced editing and VFX basics, colour theory, correction and grading, and a professional post-production workflow, ending with a colour-graded short film.

What careers can I pursue after the course?

Film editor, video editor, colorist, assistant editor, post-production artist, content creator, videographer and multimedia designer.

Unlock your future with Tiju’s Academy

Build the creative vision and skills to become a sought-after post-production specialist, from indie films to commercial ads. Your path to becoming an editor and colorist starts here.

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