MMS1012 Editing

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

This course provides students with an understanding of the basic practical skills associated with digital editing. Through the study of analogue and previous non-linear editing styles, students will gain an understanding of the development in technologies and the guiding principles for video editing. This learnt knowledge will be balanced with practice in non-linear editing and build on camera and audio exercises completed in M1011 Location Production.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1.

Understand and apply knowledge pertaining to media compilation, management, storage and functionality;

2.

Demonstrate how the past practices in editing inform the current digital environment;

3.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between images and sound;

4.

Manipulate, to a suitable standard, digital image and audio hardware and software;

5.

Demonstrate an ability to plan and manage resources/facilities in order to meet deadlines and availability.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

There are no set texts for this course

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Anderson, G H 1999, Video editing and post production: a professional guide, 4th edn, Focal Press, Boston.

Brenneis, L 2006, Final Cut Pro 5 for Mac 05X, Peachpit Press, Berkeley, California.

Clark, B and Spohr, S J 2002, Guide to postproduction for TV and film: managing the process, 2nd edn, Focal Press, Boston.

Dancyger, K 2002, The technique of film and video editing: theory and practice, 3rd edn, Focal Press, Oxford.

Kaufmann, S 2003, AVID editing: a guide for beginners and intermediate users, 2nd edn, AVID Focal Press, Boston.

Kline, M J 1998, A guide to documentary editing, 2nd edn, John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.

Mollison, M 2003, Producing videos: a complete guide, 2nd edn, AFTRS: Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

This assignment is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

2.

This assignment is aligned with Objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5.

3.

This assignment is aligned with Objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course, normal class attendance consists of one 1 hour lecture and one 2 hour tutorial.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks / grades obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.