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Basics of Editing

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:25:55
Study Course Information
Course Code:KSK_165LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Communication SciencesTarget Audience:Communication Science; Information and Communication Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Agnese Ivane
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
None.
Objective:
To familiarise students with video editing programmes, principles and techniques, as well as terminology. An insight into the origins of occurrence of the theory of editing. When providing an insight into the audiovisual media post-processing stage, the creation of narrative, the most important elements of creation of images and sound and their interaction, composition of the image and digital editing.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Roots of cinema. “Soviet editing”. Beginning of narrative editing. Avant-garde editing.Lectures2.00auditorium
2Hollywood or classical editing principles and laws.Lectures2.00auditorium
3Role of shots in editing. Interaction between sound and image.Lectures2.00auditorium
4Video material quality conditions. Insight into the work of video camera.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Mastering a non-linear video editing programme.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Presentation of ideas of short video films. Discussing the plan of shots and the documentation of filming locations.Classes1.00auditorium
7Presentations about editing terms. Discussions.Classes1.00auditorium
8Selection, processing and planning of editing of materials of a filmed short film.Classes1.00auditorium
9Analysis of rough editing. Discussions.Classes1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Roots of cinema. “Soviet editing”. Beginning of narrative editing. Avant-garde editing.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Hollywood or classical editing principles and laws.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Role of shots in editing. Interaction between sound and image.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Video material quality conditions. Insight into the work of video camera.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Mastering a non-linear video editing programme.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Presentation of ideas of short video films. Discussing the plan of shots and the documentation of filming locations.Classes1.00auditorium
7Presentations about editing terms. Discussions.Classes1.00auditorium
8Selection, processing and planning of editing of materials of a filmed short film.Classes0.50auditorium
9Analysis of rough editing. Discussions.Classes0.50auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To create presentations on the given topics, to create in student teams one short film up to three minutes based on the knowledge received at lectures and seminars.
Assessment Criteria:
Participation in lectures. Participation and activity in seminars. Creative project – short video film, its compliance with the course content.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:To recognise and analyse the use of editing principles and laws. To develop the plan of shots and to prepare documentation of filming locations. To determine and justify the factors affecting the quality of image, sound and lighting. To analyse and discuss video post-processing phase stages. To know the principles of operation of a non-linear editing programmes.
Skills:To practically use to use theoretical knowledge on video editing. To independently devise, plan and implement audiovisual works. To use editing techniques corresponding to the idea. To create technical qualitative video.
Competencies:To critically evaluate available resources for the implementation of an audiovisual project. Self-critical analysis and selection of a filmed material. Justified selection of editing techniques corresponding to the message. Use of knowledge-based use of technologies and audiovisual effects in non-linear video editing.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Dancyger K., Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice – Focal Press, 2010.
2Reisz K., Milar G. Technique of Film Editing. – Focal Press, 2009.
3Pramaggiore M., Wallis T., Film: A Critical Introduction – Allyn & Bacon, 2011.
4Long B., Schenk S., The Digital Filmmaking Handbook – Charles River Media Inc., 2000.
5Kuhn A., Westwell G., Dictionary of Film Studies – Oxford University Press, 2012.
Additional Reading
1Murch W., In the Blink of An Eye, A Perspective on Film Editing, Silman-James Press, 1995. Pierre Bourdieu, On Television, The New Press, 1999.
2Eglītis V.,Gribu uzņemt filmu – Rīga, Jumava, 2003.
3Cristiano G., The Storyboard Design Course: The Ultimate Guide for Artists, Directors, Producers and Scriptwriters - Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2008.
4Rubin M., Nonlinear - A Field Guide to Digital Video and Film Editing – Triad Pub Co, 2000.
5Li Z.N., Drew M.S., Fundamentals of Multimedia – Prentice Hall, 2004.
6Adobe Creative Team, Adobe Premiere CS 5 Classroom in a Book – Adobe Press, 2010.
7Adobe Creative Team, Adobe After Effects CS 5 Classroom in a Book – Adobe Press, 2010.
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