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EDITING TECHNIQUES

Course
RTVC265 - EDITING TECHNIQUES
Department
Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
6
T+P+L
2 + 2 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce basic theories and applications of cinema and television films post-production processes and editing for different film genres. It also aims to promote aesthetic creativity and awareness, as well as the basic knowledge and skills required for using and arranging visual language effectively. Course content includes the history and theories of editing; editing terminology; motion and dialogue editing; the synchronization of video, music and sound; and special effects. This course also teaches students how to select video footage considering a basic visual vocabulary, select correct audio clips that support video, utilize graphic elements, colour and positioning, and to assemble and trim elements to create certain moods and emotions for audiences.

EDITING TECHNIQUES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Short Quiz Quiz 10
Midterm Midterm 20
Final Final 35
Project Project 35
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Identifies best practice in the management of digital images.
  2. 02 Processes different tools; video, audio, photo and text to narrate digital stories.
  3. 03 Demonstrates managing pre-production, production and post-production processes. for video production.
  4. 04 Visualizes creative expressions and reflects critical perspectives.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to the course
Week 2 Differences between Digital Video and Analog Video
Week 3 Digital video essentials. Video editing software
Week 4 Phases of video production. Introduction to Editing Basics, Tools & Interfaces
Week 5 Characteristics of video. Basic video editing techniques - I
Week 6 What is Digital Storytelling. Basic video editing techniques - II
Week 7 Editing techniques: Understanding Transitions, Elements, Titles & Effects
Week 8 Mid-Term Week
Week 9 Working with Sound
Week 10 Applying Color correction
Week 11 What is Compositing in video editing?
Week 12 Advanced video editing techniques - I
Week 13 Advanced video editing techniques - II
Week 14 Tips on editing; Watching and analyzing editing techniques in movies.
Week 15 Review

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Thompson, R. Bowen, C. (2024). Grammar of The Edit (5th ed.). New York: Focal Press
  2. 02 Owens, J. (2020). Television Production (17th ed.). London: Taylor & Francis Group.
  3. 03 Orlebar, J. (2002). Digital Television Production. London:Arnold.
  4. 04 Miller, C.H. (2020). Digital Storytelling (4th ed.). New York: CRC Press

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
  2. P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
  3. P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
  4. P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
  5. P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
  6. P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
  7. P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
  8. P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
  9. P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
  10. P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
  11. P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
  12. P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
  13. P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
  14. P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
  15. P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
  16. P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
  17. P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.

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