Overview
This unit of study will teach you the common layout, tools and workflow for industry-standard video editing software. You will learn the history, methods and principles of video editing and learn how to take a project from rough footage to a finished movie. Through a series of individual editing exercises and practice assessments, you will work through the process of project management, workflow, editing audio and vision, chroma keying colour correction and grading, sound mixing, titles, credits and export. You will learn how to fix common audio and vision problems in documentary and narrative fiction and gain an understanding of professional practices and processes in post-production.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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- Apply the principles of video editing and visual storytelling in the creation of edited drama and documentary programs
- Produce completed programs using industry-standard software
- Manage media files and workflow through the stages of assemble, rough cut, fine cut, colour grading, graphics, sound mix and export of finished movies
- Reflect critically on one's own professional video editing and post-production practice.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
All texts and resources for this Unit will be online and made available through the eReading list on the Unit Moodle site.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Adobe Acrobat Pro (Adobe Creative Cloud student subscription recommended)
- Adobe Premiere Pro (Adobe Creative Cloud student subscription recommended)
- Micorsoft Office or equivalent (wordprocessing) software for preparation of assessment items in the appropriate format
- DaVinci Resolve 16 (Freely available from https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/)
- Students will need access to a computer with editing software to undertake this Unit
- Adobe Creative Cloud subscription (student price) is recommended as it provides access to the required Adobe products
- Adobe Encoder (Adobe Creative Cloud student subscription recommended)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.cattoni@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Module 1:
Principles & Philosophy of Editing & Basic Edit Workflow #1
Unit Unit Overview & Assessment
Basic Workflow
Chapter
The Technique of Film & Video Editing: Dancyger
I. History of Film Editing
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals: Jackson
8: The Workflow for Digital Editing: Capture, Edit, Export
Events and Submissions/Topic
Learning Plan Survey in Moodle
Module/Topic
Principles & Philosophy of Editing & Basic Edit Workflow #2
Editing Analysis
Learning the Language of Editing
Chapter
The Technique of Film & Video Editing: Dancyger
II. Editing for the Genre
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Principles & Philosophy of Editing & Basic Edit Workflow #3
The Director Editor Relationship
Technical & Creative Dimensions of Editing
Chapter
The Technique of Film & Video Editing: Dancyger
III. Principles of Editing
Events and Submissions/Topic
All students to present their Draft Assessment to receive feedforward and provide peer review during their tutorial in Week 3.
Module/Topic
Principles & Philosophy of Editing & Basic Edit Workflow #4
Creating Meaning
Continuity Editing
Chapter
Film and Video Editing Theory, How Editing Creates Meaning: Frierson
3: David Bordwell, The Narrative Functions of Continuity Editing and Intensified Continuity
In the Blink of an Eye: Murch
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 Due
Editing Analysis Video Presentation Due: Week 4 Monday (3 Aug 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Module 2:
Applying Editing Principles to Drama & Documentary #1
Editing for Narrative Clarity
Editing for SubtextChapter
The Technique of Film & Video Editing: Dancyger
II. Principles of Editing
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
NO CLASSES THIS WEEK
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Applying Editing Principles to Drama & Documentary #2
Rhythm and Editing
Chapter
Cutting Rhythms: Pearlman
1: Rhythmic Intuition
3: Timing, Pacing, Trajectory Phrasing
4:Tension, Release, and Synchronisation
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Applying Editing Principles to Drama & Documentary #3
The Picture Edit
Working with Images
Chapter
Cutting Rhythms: Pearlman
5: Physical, Emotional and Event Rhythm
9: Style
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals: Jackson
9: The Composition of Digital Video: Tmeline Editing
Events and Submissions/Topic
All students to present their draft Assessment 2 to receive feedforward and provide peer review.
Module/Topic
Applying Editing Principles to Drama & Documentary #4
The Sound Edit
Working with Sound
Chapter
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals: Jackson
6: The Sound of Digital Video
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 2 Due
Documentary & Drama Scene Editing Due: Week 8 Monday (7 Sept 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Module 3: Professional Editing Practice #1
Working with Colour
Colour Grade, Correction & Creativity
Chapter
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals: Jackson
10: The Spectrum: Color Correction of Digital Video
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Module 3: Professional Editing Practice #2
Alternative Platforms
Chapter
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals: Jackson
14: Publishing Digital Video: Content Delivery Platforms
Events and Submissions/Topic
Class Screening Sessions
Minor Editing Exercises to be completed
Module/Topic
Module 3: Professional Editing Practice #3
Exporting & Delivery
Chapter
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals: Jackson
12: The Data Footprint of Digital Editing: Compression
Events and Submissions/Topic
Class Screening Sessions
Module/Topic
Module 3: Professional Editing Practice #4
Professional Pathways
Chapter
This Guy Edits Youtube & Patreon Channel
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 3 Due
Editing Portfolio Due: Week 12 Monday (5 Oct 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Due to the global pandemic all classes for this Unit are being delivered online via zoom. If you cannot attend your designated timetabled class you can attend another class but please inform the lecturers involved prior to class. If you are experiencing hardship due to the pandemic, please discuss this with your Unit Co-ordinator as requests for extensions are more flexible at this point in time.
The Unit is organised into 3 modules, with an assessment item associated with each. Each module has a specific skill set associated with it and students are expected to work through a number of editing exercises in their own time with additional learning taking place in weekly tutorials. In addition to the tutorials, there will be a weekly lecture that introduces the tutorial content. Students will also have the opportunity to receive feedback on their work from a member of the Australian Editor's Guild.
1 Practical Assessment
For Assessment 1 you are required to undertake the important first steps in developing editing skills by learning the language and conventions of editing. You will apply these skills to an analysis of an editors’ work on a documentary and feature film. Your Assessment will be submitted in video format thus allowing you to follow a simple editing workflow in the creation of your assessment. You are required to select a feature film and documentary from a list provided and critically analyse the editing approach, style and specific techniques you would like to apply to your future work. As part of this Assessment you are also required to complete a Student Survey on Moodle that will help you to identify your specific learning needs for this Unit. With this information you will develop an Individual Learning Plan for the Unit.
Submission Requirements
- Presentation of draft assessment in Week 3
- Submission of an 8-10-minute (+/-10%) MP4 video on Vimeo or Google Drive
- Submit your Video URL on a PDF with your Learning Plan for this Unit
Please refer to the Unit Moodle website for more detailed information.
Week 4 Monday (3 Aug 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Please refer to the Unit Moodle web site for assignment submission instructions.
Week 6 Monday (24 Aug 2020)
Returned via Moodle within two weeks of submission.
For Assessment 1 you will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Comprehensiveness of Submission
- Technical Proficiency
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Reference to Academic and Industry Sources
- Overall Cohesiveness of Completed Work
Please refer to the Unit Moodle website for more detailed information.
- Produce completed programs using industry-standard software
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Practical Assessment
For Assessment 2, you are required to create both a documentary and drama scene from unedited rushes. You are required to ingest and organise the footage and apply editing skills and principles in the creation of completed scenes. Each set of footage will have a particular problem that requires solving in the edit. You will be provided with a director’s brief to guide you. The completed scenes are to be exported and submitted as MP4s along with a self-evaluation of your skills and learning. You are also required to submit evidence of your file management and workflow.
Submission Requirements
- Presentation of draft assessment in Week 7
- Submission of 2 x Scenes in MP4 video format on Vimeo or Google Drive.
- A selection of project screen grabs to demonstrate file management and workflow
- You are required to submit your Video URLs on a PDF along with your self-evaluation
Please refer to the Unit Moodle website for more detailed information.
Week 8 Monday (7 Sept 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Please refer to the Unit Moodle web site for assignment submission instructions.
Week 10 Monday (21 Sept 2020)
Returned via Moodle within two weeks of submission.
For Assessment 2 you will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Comprehensiveness of submission
- Technical proficiency
- Application of principles of editing
- Critical thinking, analysis & reflection
- Overall Impact of completed scenes
Please refer to the Unit Moodle website for more detailed information.
- Apply the principles of video editing and visual storytelling in the creation of edited drama and documentary programs
- Manage media files and workflow through the stages of assemble, rough cut, fine cut, colour grading, graphics, sound mix and export of finished movies
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Practical Assessment
Assessment 3 requires you to create a portfolio to showcase your skills in video editing and post-production. You will be provided with a list of minor and major editing exercises to select from to build your portfolio to the full assessment value. There will be a number of compulsory exercises supplemented with optional exercises, and your portfolio will include both major and minor examples of work. You will be required to shoot some of your own footage for some of the exercises on whatever camera of smartphone device you have access to. This assessment item is designed to allow you to develop skills in particularly areas of interest whilst ensuring you complete some essential skills development in editing and postproduction. You are required to attend screening sessions during Zoom sessions. These sessions will reflect industry practice. You are required to complete all minor exercises by Week 10. Additionally, 10% of your Portfolio includes an evaluation of your individual and group learning and engagement across the term with reference to your Unit Learning Plan.
Minor editing exercises may include but are not limited to:
- Chroma Key exercise
- Colour correction & grading exercise
- Audio mixing & Foley exercise
- 360-degree Editing exercise
Major editing exercises may include but are not limited to:
- Music Video
- Showreel
- Multi-cam edit
- Film/Documentary Trailer
Submission Requirements
- All editing exercises are to be submitted via the Portfolium platform
- Presentation of completed minor editing exercises in Week 10
- Presentation of draft major editing exercise in Week 11
- A selection of project screen grabs to demonstrate file management and workflow
- A self-evaluation of your individual and group learning, and engagement in PDF format
Please refer to the Unit Moodle website for more detailed information.
Week 12 Monday (5 Oct 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Please refer to the Unit Moodle web site for assignment submission instructions.
Exam Week Monday (19 Oct 2020)
Returned via Moodle within two weeks of submission.
For Assessment 3 you will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Comprehensiveness of submission
- Technical proficiency of completed exercises
- Application of principles of editing
- Critical thinking, analysis & reflection
- Overall Impact of completed portfolio
Please refer to the Unit Moodle website for more detailed information.
- Apply the principles of video editing and visual storytelling in the creation of edited drama and documentary programs
- Produce completed programs using industry-standard software
- Manage media files and workflow through the stages of assemble, rough cut, fine cut, colour grading, graphics, sound mix and export of finished movies
- Reflect critically on one's own professional video editing and post-production practice.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
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