EDITING

This course is designed to introduce basic theories and applications of cinema and television films post-production processes and editing for different film genres. It also aims to promote aesthetic creativity and awareness, as well as the basic knowledge and skills required for using and arranging visual language effectively. Course content includes the history and theories of editing; editing terminology; motion and dialogue editing; the synchronization of video, music and sound; and special effects. This course also teaches students how to select video footage considering a basic visual vocabulary, select correct audio clips that support video, utilize graphic elements, colour and positioning, and to assemble and trim elements to create certain moods and emotions for audiences.