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Video Editing (MCOM 222)

Term: 2022-2023 - Spring

Faculty

Katya Gorker
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/17/2023 - 5/10/2023) Location: MAIN MH 215

Description

This course combines theory with practice by introducing students to the history of film editing, practical editing techniques, traditions and conventions, as well as a basic overview of HD (high-definition) post production workflow. Lectures, in-class exercises, projects and homework assignments provide a framework for understanding film language and visual grammar, the fundamentals of shot sequencing, narrative structure, edit progression and digital post production technique in Adobe Premiere Pro. In addition to basic narrative structure, other modes of filmmaking will be explored including documentary, experimental and commercial video editing. The skills and techniques learned in this course are invaluable across diverse media platforms and communication industries.
MCOM 120 strongly recommended.