Narrative Film Editing Practice 1

Subject guarantor:

Andrija ZAFRANOVIČ

Name of lecturer(s):

Andrija ZAFRANOVIČ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim is to present editing as a creative process, forming the final form of a film. Aside from the necessary knowledge of the technology for its execution, editing is an important creating element requiring a specific manner of thinking about film. It is an inseparable complex part of the directing process. Therefore, editing cannot be viewed as an autonomous discipline, then it would only emphasize its technical aspects in the use of expression tools and techniques in joining individual shots into aesthetic dimensions. Editing is a form of communication taking place through a particular „concept“, „signature“, „edting style“ and a combination of skills.

Mode of study:

This course is a workshop in which the students edit serveral various scenes from raw material of a selected feature film. This covers basic trade knowledge as well as editing aesthetic principles. The program is supplemented by a summaries in lectures and debates. This subject of investigation is the editing of the narrative of a feature film and its particulars.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

A basic knowledge of editing theory is required.

Recommended optional programme components:

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Course contents:

Editing is explored as an important narrative component requiring a method of thinking that is oriented specifically towards film and is an integral part of the complex process of direction. Accompanied by debate and discussions, in the course students edit several scenes of raw material from a fiction film, and acquire basic knowledge of both the craft and the aesthetic principles of narrative film editing.

Recommended or required reading:

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

excercise

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance

exercise completion

discussion

Course web page:

Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Editing - Bachelor (qualification subject, optional subject)