Editing Fundamentals

After completing the course, the student must have obtained:

Skills:

• can analyze and apply editing techniques to shape narrative flow and character development
• can evaluate the impact of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in different genres and formats
• can use basic editing tools to construct sequences that reflect aesthetic intent

Knowledge:

• explain the terms used in motion picture editing
• implement different editing styles, the flow of images or scenes, how picture and sound work together, and the complex nature of deliverables
• understands how editorial decisions influence narrative structure, emotional tone, and audience engagement
• has insight into the historical and stylistic evolution of editing in film and television

General Competence:

• can reflect critically on the editor’s role in visual storytelling
• can collaborate with directors and other creatives to support narrative goals
• can apply aesthetic principles to new editing contexts with sensitivity and creativity