Unit information: The Art of Editing in 2022/23

Unit name	The Art of Editing
Unit code	FATVM0005
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Ms. Katie Mack
Open unit status	Not open
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units)	FATVM0022 Film and Television Production Techniques and Technologies
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)	None.
Units you may not take alongside this one	None.
School/department	Department of Film and Television
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Unit Information

This unit aims to explore the theory, history and practice of film editing in order to further a critical understanding of its aesthetic and semantic possibilities that is both informed and enriched by practice. Students will study examples of different screen editing techniques and methodologies to arrive at a deeper understanding of key theories, approaches and editing strategies. Students will be able to experiment and explore ideas through practical work and will critically reflect on both the experience, method and final product.

Unit Aims:

• Introduce and instruct students in the theory and aesthetic possibilities of editing informed by key movements in film and screen history.
• Develop students’ practical, technical and creative editing skills through the use of key techniques, methodologies and chosen software.
• Develop students’ abilities to explore and apply theories and methods of editing through practical work.

Your learning on this unit

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of different approaches to editing, and be able to situate and evaluate these in different contexts.
2. Have a critical and historical understanding of the aesthetic function and theoretical implications of different editing styles and methodologies.
3. Have a practical understanding of how to deploy key editing techniques and methodologies.
4. Be proficient in the use of chosen editing software and tools, and able to explore their technical and creative possibilities

How you will learn

Weekly workshop and screening/seminar.

How you will be assessed

1. A group edited film, 4-8 min (50%)

2. An individual video essay, 3-5 min (50%)

Resources

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If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. FATVM0005).

How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.