Frequently Asked Questions
It's good to ask questions. Below you'll find some good answers, but make sure to contact us if you don't see your answer here.
Certificate Programs Length and Pace
- What is the start date of each Certificate Program?
- How quickly can I complete a Certificate program?
- Can I attend a Certificate program part-time or is it necessary to attend full-time?
- What can kind of schedule can I expect once I enroll?
- Can I work while attending Video Symphony?
- How much Hands-On-Time in the lab do you get?
Jobs in the Entertainment Media Production Industry
- Can I get a job after I graduate from a Certificate Program?
- What kind of job-placement support do you provide to graduates of your Certificate programs? How do you help students find jobs?
- What are the advantages of attending Video Symphony rather than a four year college? Do I need a college degree to get a job in the postproduction industry?
Evaluating Video Symphony
- How do students make connections at Video Symphony?
- Do you offer this training anywhere else?
- How large are your classes? What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
- Why do film school and music school graduates attend Video Symphony once they've obtained a college degree?
- Do you provide source material to prepare a demo reel?
- You are nationally accredited. Specifically, what does that mean?
Admissions
- What are your admissions requirements?
- Do I need to have experience in the digital media industry to qualify for entry to your school?
- Do I have to be especially creative or artistic to succeed in this field? Do I have to be a technology “geek?”
- Do you accept International Students?
Tuition and Financing
- Can I get a loan for my education at Video Symphony?
- Do you have a payment plan for a Certificate Program?
- What kind of payments do you accept?
- Can I take a class or two to see if I like the school and program before enrolling in a Certificate Program?
- Can I get funding for living expenses while I attend the school?
Housing and Locale
Terminology
- What is Adobe Illustrator?
- What is Adobe Photoshop?
- What is Avid?
- What is Pro Tools?
- What is Post Production?
- What is Video Editing?
- What is Video Production?
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.



