Editing II

(3 Credits)

This is a class for students who wish to deepen their editing skills and explore the role of a professional editor by cutting an original short film, using Avid Media Composer software. The course is designed to familiarize you with the theory and practice of cinematic editing and enable you to complete a film of 8-15 minutes in length up to a "locked picture" with an exported file ready for handoff to post audio. Classes will include assigned textbook readings, a weekly lecture and demonstration of software and/or editing techniques, and a workshop period with instructor and technical support as needed. Primary emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the craft of editing, and of the editor's role in the post-production process. Students who do not have projects of their own to edit will have an opportunity to choose from projects offered by current or former students in the department. This course allocates as a Craft for Film & TV majors.