The Art of the Edit
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit explores a range of editing techniques used in motion-picture productions, within the screen media industry. This unit examines the use of editing in the development of narrative content across multiple screen formats, including television, film and social media. The unit includes theoretical and practical exercises based on industry productions and post-production workflows.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse and evaluate editing techniques through research and written reflection, connecting to industry practice;
- Evaluate the editing workflow as part of post-production process;
- Apply editing techniques to produced project work.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Analysis of applied editing techniques for a specific screen format
Assessment type: Creative Works | Grade: 40%
Short musical editing exercise and written reflection (Short class presentation and reflection with Q&A)
Assessment type: Creative Works | Grade: 40%
Editing of narrative piece with supplied content and written reflection (Short class presentation and reflection with Q&A)
Required reading
Students will be provided with access to an electronic reading list in class and specific content for each session via VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):