EDITING
- Course
- RTVC365 - EDITING
- Department
- Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 2
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
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
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 Define concepts and functions of editing
- 02 Explain and apply theoretical and practical fundamentals of the digital video editing process
- 03 Combine basic design principles in video editing
- 04 Demonstrate a working knowledge of digital video editing software
- 05 Plan, design, and create digital video projects
- 06 Critically evaluate video images and audio information, digital video projects, identify items for improvement and implement changes
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course |
| Week 2 | Definition and history of editing, Syntactic, semantic and rhythmic functions of editing and its place in the post-production process. |
| Week 3 | Shooting for editing, plan-scene-sequence, types of transitions, reading a plan for editing (angles, camera movements, lighting, sound).... |
| Week 4 | Editing principles of classic narrative films |
| Week 5 | Introduction to basic usage of Adobe Premiere (basic functions, video and audio transitions, title, export...) |
| Week 6 | Introduction to basic usage of Adobe Premiere (basic functions, video and audio transitions, title, export...) |
| Week 7 | Construction of time, rhythm, pace and emotion, practice with Adobe Premiere |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 9 | Screening and evaluation of projects |
| Week 10 | Motion and dialogue editing, practice with Adobe Premiere |
| Week 11 | Synchronization of visual, music and sound, practice with Adobe Premiere |
| Week 12 | Synchronization of visual, music and sound, practice with Adobe Premiere |
| Week 13 | Video and audio effects, color correction, special effects, practice with Adobe Premiere |
| Week 14 | Screening and evaluation of projects |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Ken Dancyger, Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice, Focal Press
- 02 Walter Murch, the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, Silman-James Press
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Define concepts and functions of editing SOLO 2
- L02 Explain and apply theoretical and practical fundamentals of the digital video editing process SOLO 4
- L03 Combine basic design principles in video editing SOLO 3
- L04 Demonstrate a working knowledge of digital video editing software SOLO 4
- L05 Plan, design, and create digital video projects SOLO 4
- L06 Critically evaluate video images and audio information, digital video projects, identify items for improvement and implement changes SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
- P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
- P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
- P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
- P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
- P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
- P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
- P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
- P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
- P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
- P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
- P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
- P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
- P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
- P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
- P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | Average |
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| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |