Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 Hours per Semester
Prahran
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Film and Television.
This unit of study aims to introduce students to postproduction, with an emphasis on different editing pathways from capturing original footage to the final output, editing techniques and the use of non-linear editing software. At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Apply knowledge of the postproduction process from logging and capturing of original rushes, through to editing from a first-cut to fine-cut; Apply technical skills learnt in Final Cut Pro to edit a short film; Apply project management and file management skills in editing on Final Cut Pro; Evaluate what constitutes good editing by participating in self and peer critique; Review different styles of editing employed in cutting drama, documentary and commercial films.
Delivery of the unit may include: • Lectures; • Demonstrations; • Consultations; • Special presentations including guest lecturers from industry.
Note: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit Briefs for full assessment details. Assessment task 1: Editing exercises (20%) Assessment task 2: Edit set drama sequence (30%) Assessment task 3: Edit and submit a short film project (50%)
Swinburne University works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context, HDFTV113 aims to provide students with the following attributes: Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations; Are adaptable and manage change; Are aware of local and international environment in which they will be contributing.
Topics may include: Methods and principles for Final Cut Pro; Editing techniques including audio and video settings, preferences, scratch disks; File naming conventions for projects, clips, bins and sequences; Postproduction project management; Postproduction industry issues. Students will be involved in a variety of project-based activities and exercises in a computer lab equipped with the editing software Final Cut Pro. Activities and exercises may involve: • Editing exercises using Final Cut Pro; • Editing and postproduction of short film projects; • Discussions and critiques.
Students will be involved in a variety of project-based activities and exercises in a computer lab equipped with the editing software Final Cut Pro. Activities and exercises may involve: • Editing exercises using Final Cut Pro; • Editing and postproduction of short film projects; • Discussions and critiques.
Murch, W 2001 In The Blink Of An Eye: A Perspective On Film Editing, Silman-James Press. Goodman, RM & McGrath, P 2003 Editing Digital Video: The Complete Creative and Technical Guide, McGraw-Hill. Dancyger, K 2002 The Technique of Film and Video Editing, Focal Press.
