DC 220 Editing I
Summary
This course focuses on the basics of editing. We will explore both theory and practice through a series of lectures, exercises and assignments.
This is not a software course. The focus will be on development of editing skills and techniques. There will be a number of software tutorial assignments that students will be required to complete outside of class. Students are expected to stay current on those tutorials as they are assigned in order to keep up with in-class discussion and larger, more comprehensive course projects.
Texts
In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch
Grading
- Tutorial Assignments: 15%
- Project I: 20%
- Midterm Project (II): 25%
- Final Project (III): 30%
- Participation: 10%
A=95, A-=92, B+=88, B=85, B-=82, C+=78, C=75, C-=72, D+=68, D=65, D-=62, F=50.
A indicates excellence, B indicates good work, C indicates satisfactory work, D work is unsatisfactory in some respect, F is substantially unsatisfactory work.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Policies
This course will rely heavily on in-class discussion and participation. Students are expected to show up at class. Deadlines are also one of the heaviest influences on your grade. Late work will not be accepted.
Course Introduction: What is Editing? The Editor as a Storyteller.
SCREEN: The Cutting Edge
Tutorial Assignment 1, Read Murch Ch. 1-2
The Basics of Cutting: Rhythmic Thinking, Timing, Tension and Release
SCREEN: The Limey
Tutorial Assignment 2
Project I Assigned, Read Murch Ch. 3-4
Physical, Emotional, and Event Rhythm
SCREEN: Goodfellas, Godfather, Departed
Tutorial Assignment 3, Read Murch 5-6
Project I Screening and Critique
Midterm Project Assigned
Editing Style and Devices
In-class Midterm Work
Midterm Project Critique
Final Project Assigned
Commercial and Music Video Editing
SCREEN: Various
Cutting Dialogue
SCREEN: Social Network, Various
Documentary Editing
SCREEN: Hoop Dreams or TBD
Final Project Screening and Critique
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
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