FALL SEMESTER
EDT 513: Cycle Workshop
FALL SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
In this course, all first-year productions are screened and discussed by Editing Fellows and Faculty in order to develop a versatile and confident understanding of editorial principles and techniques as they relate to the fundamentals of visual storytelling.
EDT 517: Sound Editing Lecture and Lab
FALL SEMESTER
1.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED
This course is an introduction to the principles of and practices in AVID Media Composer. In this introduction to Sound Editing principles and practices in AVID Media Composer the techniques for basic dialog editing and sound effects editing will be reviewed and put into practice on Cycle projects. Fellows will be introduced to advanced surround sound mixing techniques used in the professional world, as well as learn how to properly structure a basic stereo sound mix in their Cycle projects.
EDT 527: Assistant Editor
FALL SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
Using real-world examples to convey industry standards, Assistant Editing utilizes a problem-solving approach to give Fellows practical experience in handling expectations in the Edit Room. This course conceives of Assistant Editing as primarily about problem solving, and will use real-world examples to demonstrate industry standards and how to handle expectations in the edit room. Topics will also include workflows, troubleshooting, dealing with paperwork, communication with others in post and production, script sync, delivery, using databases and spreadsheets in the edit room, dealing with vendors, screenings, working under pressure and interviewing and career strategy for the new Assistant.
EDT 531: The Editor’s Toolkit: Adobe
FALL SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
This course introduces the fundamentals of Photoshop and After Effects for AVID Editors, and reviews VFX tools and techniques in AVID Media Composer.
EDT533: The Editor’s Toolkit: Avid
FALL SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
This course teaches First Year Fellows editing, project organization techniques and industry standard workflows using AVID Media Composer, applying those skills to Cycle Film exercises. Fellow learn and practice editing proficiency, professionalism, creativity, communication and collaboration as part of a team.
EDT 5511: Cycle Review
FALL SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
An intensive look at the organization, workflow, editing and storytelling of each Fellow’s Cycle Film through review of their project and edit timeline.
SPRING SEMESTER
EDT 502: Assistant Editor: Turnovers
SPRING SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED
A 6 week practical workshop in Turnovers for AEs, using existing materials to demonstrate and practice Picture, Sound and VFX turnovers to outside vendors.
Fellows will learn and practice industry-standard workflows for turnovers and project management through final delivery.
EDT 514: Cycle Workshop
SPRING SEMESTER
1.5 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
In this course, all first-year productions are screened and discussed by Editing Fellows and Faculty in order to develop a versatile and confident understanding of editorial principles and techniques as they relate to the fundamentals of visual storytelling.
EDT 518: Sound Editing Lecture and Lab
SPRING SEMESTER
2 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
This course is an introduction to the principles of and practices in AVID Media Composer. In this introduction to Sound Editing principles and practices in AVID Media Composer the techniques for basic dialog editing and sound effects editing will be reviewed and put into practice on Cycle projects. Fellows will be introduced to advanced surround sound mixing techniques used in the professional world, as well as learn how to properly structure a basic stereo sound mix in their Cycle projects.
EDT 538: Understanding Post Production
SPRING SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
This class will examine the role of the Post-Production Producer under a variety of production circumstances: Studio Film, Indie Film, Network Series, Streaming Series, Cable Series, Premium Cable Series, etc. Topics will include: Roles and Responsibilities in Post; Budgeting; Creative Resource Allocation; Post Technology and Practices; The Politics of Post; Collaboration; Rights and Clearances and more.
Weekly guests include Producers, Directors, Post-Production Producers, Editors, Assistant Editors, Colorists, Facility Managers and more from the film and series industries with current experience on the most recent and highly anticipated projects in Los Angeles and beyond.
EDT 544: Series Drama
SPRING SEMESTER
2 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
This course introduces EDT Fellows to the practice of editing and assisting on a multicamera episodic dramatic series using material from ABC’s THE ROOKIE.
EDT 5522: Cycle Review
SPRING SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
An intensive look at the organization, workflow, editing and storytelling of each Fellow’s Cycle Film through review of their project and edit timeline.
First-Year Fellow Comprehensive Review
At the end of the first year, the Editing Faculty reviews all first-year portfolios through a formal interview with each Editing Fellow, which results in a recommendation regarding future directions the Fellow might take in the program.
