North Carolina's Adobe video design pathway prepares students for careers in video production and editing. Students develop expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and other Adobe video tools. Growing demand for video content in marketing, entertainment, corporate communications, and social media creates strong career opportunities.
Curriculum covers video editing, motion graphics, color grading, audio mixing, and visual effects. Students create edited videos, promotional materials, tutorials, and social media content. Learning incorporates current video platforms, streaming standards, and professional production workflows.
Graduates work as video editors, motion graphics designers, colorists, and video producers for production companies, advertising agencies, media outlets, and corporate communications departments. Many freelance or establish production companies serving corporate and entertainment clients.
Adobe Video Design at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
North Carolina's Adobe video design curriculum aligns with video production standards and Adobe applications. Students complete 4-6 pathway units covering video editing, motion graphics, and professional production as defined by NC DPI.
Programs teach professional editing workflows, color grading standards, and audio principles. Students develop portfolios demonstrating video production competency.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Adobe Visual Design | II31 |
| Adobe Video Design | II33 |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Video Design Specialist
- ✓Unity Certified User - Programmer
- ✓Unity Certified User - Artist
- ✓Unity Certified User - VR Developer
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Illustrator
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign
- ✓Adobe Certified Professional - Premiere Pro
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Junior Video Editor
Entry LevelSalary range: $44,740 - $70,110
Adjusted for cost of living: $47,525
Video Editor
Entry LevelSalary range: $44,740 - $70,110
Adjusted for cost of living: $47,525
Motion Graphics Designer
ExperiencedSalary range: $54,800 - $82,490
Adjusted for cost of living: $69,046
Senior Producer/Editor
ExperiencedAdjusted for cost of living: $61,610
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at production companies, advertising agencies, media outlets, and corporate video departments throughout North Carolina.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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