The Art of the Edit

Unit code: ASN2009 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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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:

  1. Analyse and evaluate editing techniques through research and written reflection, connecting to industry practice;
  2. Evaluate the editing workflow as part of post-production process;
  3. Apply editing techniques to produced project work.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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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
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 40%
Editing of narrative piece with supplied content and written reflection

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):

Bachelor of Screen Media
ABSN | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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