In-depth investigation of the art and craft of film/video editing utilizing state-of-the-art tools and techniques. Technical mastery of video editing software is expected as well as an enhanced historical, theoretical, and aesthetic understanding of visual storytelling.
By the end of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Edit a Commercial/Branded video.
- Edit a documentary.
- Edit a narrative film.
- Exhibit technological competence with state-of-the-art editing software.
- Express informed opinions about the art and craft of film/video editing.
Spring 2025 Schedule
| Week | Tues | Topic, Lab Activities, and Films | Thurs | Topic, Lab Activities, and Films |
| 1 | 1/14 | Introduction, Orientation | 1/16 | History of Editing Doc. |
| 2 | 1/21 | History of Editing Doc. | 1/23 | Editing with Final Cut Pro |
| 3 | 1/28 | Start editing Commercial Project | 1/30 | Continue editing project |
| 4 | 2/04 | Continue editing project | 2/06 | Continue editing project |
| 5 | 2/11 | Continue editing project | 2/13 | Turn in final edit of project |
| 6 | 2/18 | Film vs. Digital Documentary | 2/20 | Film vs. Digital Documentary |
| 7 | 2/25 | Editing in Premiere | 2/27 | Editing Documentaries/Set Up Edit |
| 8 | 3/04 | Begin editing Documentary | 3/06 | Continue editing documentary |
| 9 | 3/11 | SPRING BREAK | 3/13 | SPRING BREAK |
| 10 | 3/18 | Continue editing documentary | 3/20 | Continue editing documentary |
| 11 | 3/25 | Continue editing documentary | 3/27 | Turn in final documentary edit |
| 12 | 4/01 | Editing with Resolve/Speed Editor | 4/03 | Set up narrative edit |
| 13 | 4/08 | Begin editing narrative film | 4/10 | Continue editing narrative film |
| 14 | 4/15 | Continue editing narrative film | 4/17 | Continue editing narrative film |
| 15 | 4/22 | Continue editing narrative film | 4/24 | Sound Mixing Your Film |
| 16 | 4/29 | Continue editing narrative film | 5/01 | Turn in final edit of narrative film |