Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Film Editing
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Film and Creative Writing
Module Code	09 39955
Module Lead	Nina Jones
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LC Filmmaking - (09 31536)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module is a specialist, practice-based film module for those students who are keen to develop their creative practice. At the heart of the module lies the question of what is editing, often referred to as an 'invisible art'. This module will question this notion and propose that editing is in fact clearly visible, and that there is much to learn about this indispensable area of film and television production. The lectures will examine history and theory of editing, supplemented by screenings of notable examples and case study films/editors. The seminars will cover all areas of the craft of editing, delving deeper into how editors think and feel. This module will demystify the editing process. Technical competency will be a key component, but the area of focus for this module is understanding the deeper mechanics of editing, and the ways in which it can be considered an art or craft, as well as a technical skill. Professional practice will be the bedrock of this module, and students should expect to leave with an industry standard set of skills.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply an editing vocabulary. Demonstrate a broad understanding of editing styles, forms and devices. Demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply industry standard practices, including competency and fluidity with editing platforms. Articulate, critique, and reflect upon their own editing practices.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 5-minute sequence (original or found footage) (70%) Editing portfolio (includes paper edit, editing notes, planning, stills of media management, and creative reflection, 10 pages) (30%) Reassessment: Failed component only 5-minute sequence (original or found footage) (70%) Editing portfolio (includes paper edit, editing notes, planning, stills of media management, and creative reflection, 10 pages) (30%)
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