Editing (372-0-20)

Instructors

Kyle Richard Henry

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Tues, Thurs 1:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of digital non-linear editing. The emphasis of the course will be hands-on practice through a series of projects. There will be several screenings, a substantial amount of reading, and a significant amount of time spent in the lab editing projects. Most importantly, this class is the first step toward finding your own voice as an editor. The three projects will offer experience with experimental and narrative editing strategies and techniques, including continuity, associative and expressionistic styles and systems.They are designed to develop conceptual and technical skills, as well as strategies necessary to provide a foundation for further exploration. You will be graded on your ability to satisfactorily complete these projects in the time frame allotted, as well as through attendance, discussion participation, and pop-quizzes.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: Undergrads - RTVF 190: Media Construction or RTVF 551 or graduate students pre-approved authorization from instructor.

Learning Objectives

- Analyze and articulate the relationship of editing to narrativity, expression and empathetic response
- Identify and deploy continuity system and montage techniques across narrative and documentary projects
- Explore rhythmic, associative, expressive techniques via an experimental project
- Articulate and practice perspective-taking on a variety of topics related to editing
- Expand voice as creative editors

Teaching Method

Lectures, labs, projects, in class and online discussions, and pop-quizzes. Attendance is always expected.

Class Materials (Required)

Required (also put on reserve at library):

Murch, Walter. In The Blink of an Eye (2nd Ed). Silman-Jamnes Press, 2001. ISBN-13: 978-1879505629, $10
Dmytryk, Edward. On Film Editing. Focal Press, 2018. ISBN-13: 978-1138584327, $46
Additional class readings and screening materials provided free via Canvas.

Class Materials (Suggested)

USB C hard drive (e.g. for class media, 1 TB Lacie Rugged via Amazon, $89)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 190-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed)