Module Descriptors
VIDEO EDITING SCIENCE
FILM40099
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Paton
Email: A.Paton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Murch Walter, 2001. In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing: Silman-James Press, ISBN-13:978-1879505629
Dancyger Ken, 2006. The Techniques of Film and Video Editing History Theory and Practice: 4th Edition, Focal Press, ISBN-13: 978-0240804200
Pepperman Richard D., 2004. The Eye is Quicker: Michael Wiese Productions, ISBN-13: 978-0941188845
Ondaatje Micheal., 2008, The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. ISBN-13: 978-1408800119
Fairservice Don., 2001, Film Editing: History, Theory and Practice: Manchester University Press, ISBN-13:978-0709057779
Chandler Gael., 2004, Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video: Micheal Wiese Productions, ISBN-13: 978-0941188999
Arch Luther C., 1999, Video Recording Technology: Artech House Publisher, ISBN-13: 978-0890062753
Dancyger Ken, 2006. The Techniques of Film and Video Editing History Theory and Practice: 4th Edition, Focal Press, ISBN-13: 978-0240804200
Pepperman Richard D., 2004. The Eye is Quicker: Michael Wiese Productions, ISBN-13: 978-0941188845
Ondaatje Micheal., 2008, The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. ISBN-13: 978-1408800119
Fairservice Don., 2001, Film Editing: History, Theory and Practice: Manchester University Press, ISBN-13:978-0709057779
Chandler Gael., 2004, Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video: Micheal Wiese Productions, ISBN-13: 978-0941188999
Arch Luther C., 1999, Video Recording Technology: Artech House Publisher, ISBN-13: 978-0890062753
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and laboratory sessions
(1:n)1 (1:30)2
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment and post production facilities will support the learning.
(1:n)1 (1:30)2
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment and post production facilities will support the learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% In Class Assessment
30% 10 minute group presentation which will assess learning outcomes 1 and 4.
70% Practical Assessment which will assess learning outcomes 2 and 3.
30% 10 minute group presentation which will assess learning outcomes 1 and 4.
70% Practical Assessment which will assess learning outcomes 2 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
Students will be introduced to the fundamental theories and practical of editing motion pictures.
The content will cover:
Introduction to non-linear editing
The theoretical techniques of editing images and sound
Practical methods for compressing content for DVD, web and film
Juxtaposition of images and sound
Montage theories
Presentation skills
The content will cover:
Introduction to non-linear editing
The theoretical techniques of editing images and sound
Practical methods for compressing content for DVD, web and film
Juxtaposition of images and sound
Montage theories
Presentation skills
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must have studied CE00013-1 Film Technology 1 or equivalent.
Module Resources
Final Cut Pro Studio
Video production equipment
Video production equipment