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Course Description

Editing is storytelling. Throughout the process, from first assembly to final delivery, editors are responsible for fulfilling the film's potential through a full command of craft, as well as an aesthetic understanding of story, character and rhythm. By examining different editing styles, this course covers the elements of storytelling, performance, pace, emotion, action, continuity and time manipulation. Instruction includes lectures, discussion and viewing exercises. You also learn to select the most appropriate editing systems and technology by evaluating the limitations of budgets and time.

Course Outline

Explore the aesthetics and craftsmanship necessary to edit film successfully including the artistry of editing performance, pacing, action, and continuity through extensive study and practice with editing systems

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
The Art and Craft of Film Editing
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Jul 01, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 15, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Note that this is not a hands-on editing course.
No Meeting July 8,
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials
  • (Mandatory) In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing. by Walter Murch Silman-James 2nd edition
Section Title
The Art and Craft of Film Editing
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 15, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 14, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) First Cut: Conversations with Film Editors by Gabriella Oldham © 2012 University of California Press 1st edition ISBN 0520274679
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