2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2145 Video Editing

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Mr Jonathon Baugh
Email: j.baugh@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

n/a

Module replaces

n/a

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will introduce students the demands of pre-production and post-production in contemporary film and video. Students will appreciate the key relationship between these two development stages. Through the creation of a three-minute video, students will gain an understanding of how to plan a cogent story; how to put such a plan into practice through practical filming techniques; and how to structurally organise raw footage into a coherent visual narrative which can then be screened and viewed in a professional environment.

Objectives

The aim of the module is to provide the students with an understanding and appreciation of the fundamental concepts and principles of video editing and narrative structure in contemporary moving image. Seminars and lectures will discuss accepted conventions within film editing practices and explore how these are used effectively to tell stories and persuade audiences within present day communication media.

Building on this formal understanding of editing approaches, a more experimental appreciation of research, storyboarding and creative planning will offer students the ability to develop a unique form of expression within the medium of film and video.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of key structural principles and conventions used within arrangement of contemporary moving image timelines;
- demonstrate how to structurally plan and organise a filmic narrative
- demonstrate an understanding of rhythm, pacing and tempo within an edited video sequence
- demonstrate an understanding of professional post-production video workflows

Syllabus

The module will cover the following topics:
- Narrative development following accepted conventions and structures
- Storyboarding
- Film production and audio recording techniques
- An introduction to Adobe Premier Pro
- Professional post production workflows

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Practical	5	1.00	5.00
Seminar	6	1.00	6.00
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Independent online learning hours			29.00
Private study hours			49.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Students are expected to carry out research online, analyse and present findings as well as complete assignments during private study.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are opportunities for formative feedback during at least 5 of the seminar sessions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	One project comprising of research (25%), development (25%), concept (20%) and the final realisation (3-minute video) (30%)	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 11/04/2019

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