Studying at York
Advanced Editing - TFT00062H
Module summary
Advanced Editing is an in-depth look at the art and craft of the edit. You will learn to edit with Avid covering all aspects of this world leader in non-linear editing. Lectures and lab-based practicals will investigate storytelling in the edit examining structure, emotional journey, the history of editing, sound design and more.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
Module aims
• Learn the process of taking a film from first cut to fine cut and export. Using online and offline post-production workflows.
• Explore a range of trouble shooting tools to actively discover and solve story problems in the films you are editing.
• Collaborate with other creatives in post-production, sound design and music composition.
Module learning outcomes
• Master the world’s best, tried and tested screen storytelling techniques
• Learn Avid Media Composer to early career professional standard
• Understand professional post-production workflows
• Understand the language of film story to communicate effectively with the team
Module content
• LECTURES – History of editing and theory of editing to back up your practical work.
• PRACTICAL EDITING SESSIONS – Learn Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve Software .
• WORKFLOW - Learn about post-production workflows
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS – throughout the year, reference will be made to finding effective ways to communicate with other team members as required in the industry. It is vital that editors can collaborate and express their creative ideas with clarity and tact.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
There are 3 formative assessments: a lined script, a finished documentary edit and a finished fiction edit.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
EDITING
De Jong, W. and Knudsen, E. and Rothwell, J. (2012) Creative Documentary. Pearson
Education
Dmytryk, E. (1984). On Film Editing. Focal Press
Frierson, M (2018). Film and Video Editing Theory: How Editing Creates Meaning. Routledge
Murch, W. (2001) In the Blink of an Eye. Silman-James Press
Pepperman. (2004). The eye is quicker : film editing : making a good film better / Richard D. Pepperman. Michael Wiese Productions.
GENERAL
Barsam, R. and Monahan, D. (2016). Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Egri, L. (2011). The art of dramatic writing : its basis in the creative interpretation of human motives. Rockville, Md.: Wildside Press.
Lumet, S. (1995). Making movies. London: Bloomsbury.
McDonald, B (2013). The Golden Theme: How to Make Your Writing Appeal to the Highest Common Denominator. Libertary Company
Tierno, M. (2002). Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters. Hyperion