COURSE UNIT TITLE

: BASICS OF EDITING AND SOUND

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FMZ 1152 BASICS OF EDITING AND SOUND COMPULSORY 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Film Design and Screenwriting

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

CANSU KARAMAN CENGIZ

Offered to

Film Design and Directing
Film Design and Directing
Film Design and Screenwriting
Film Design and Screenwriting

Course Objective

This course covers the basic theories, historical development, and practical applications of editing and sound design in cinema. Students will gain theoretical and practical skills by learning about the evolution of cinema technology, the approaches of important theorists, and digital editing techniques (DaVinci Resolve).

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Analyze fundamental theoretical concepts of film editing and their historical evolution in cinema.
2   Evaluate the impact of technological advancements on editing techniques and narrative structure.
3   Apply core editing principles and sound design fundamentals in practical projects.
4   Conduct film analyses using significant editing theories.
5   Produce a short film project integrating editing, color grading, and sound techniques in DaVinci Resolve.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction: Fundamental Distinctions Between Editing and Montage
2 Advancements in Cinema Technology and Their Impact on Editing
3 Editing in Early Cinema: A Historical Perspective
4 Editing Theories and Core Approaches
5 Editing Theories and Core Approaches
6 Editing in Practice: Fundamental Techniques and Applications
7 Editing in Practice: Fundamental Techniques and Applicatioons
8 Student Presentations: Theoretical Analyses
9 Digital Editing Applications: DaVinci Resolve: Interface Overview
10 Digital Editing Applications: DaVinci Resolve: Essential Editing Tools
11 Digital Editing Applications: DaVinci Resolve: Sound Design
12 Digital Editing Applications: DaVinci Resolve: Color Grading
13 Digital Editing Applications: DaVinci Resolve: Project-Based Exercises
14 Final Project and Feedback Session

Recomended or Required Reading

Ilkay Nişancı (2018). Teoride ve Pratikte Sinemada Kurgu. Doruk Yayınları.
Karen Pearlman (2020). Sinemada Ritimlerin Kurgusu. Ayrıntı Yayınları.
Wendy Apple (2004). The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing [Documentary].
Luis Fernando Morales Morante (2017). Editing and Montage in International Film and Video. Theory and Technique. Routledge.
Ken Dancyger (2019). The Technique of Film & Video Editing. History, Theory, and Practice. Routledge.
Gael Chandler (2009). Film Editing. Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know. Michael Wiese Productions.
Murch, W. (2001). In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

This course employs blended learning approaches:

-Theoretical instruction (lectures, readings, film analyses)

-Hands-on practice (editing exercises in DaVinci Resolve)

-Discussion and feedback (student presentations, project critiques)

-Project-based learning (short film production)

Students can work individually and collaboratively to bridge theory with practice.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 ATT ATTENDANCE
3 ATT ATTENDANCE
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.50 + ATT * 0.30 + ATT * 0.20


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Class participation, class attendance, and homework.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

karamancengiz.cansu@deu.edu.tr
GSF, 2nd Floor

Office Hours

karamancengiz.cansu@deu.edu.tr
GSF, 2nd Floor

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 4 52
Tutorials 13 4 52
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparing assignments 2 6 12
Preparation for tutorial exam 2 6 12
Project Assignment 2 2 4
Practical exam 1 4 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 162

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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