Introduction to Post-Production and Editing

Module Identifier
FM10820
Module Title
Introduction to Post-Production and Editing
Academic Year
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Co-ordinator
Dr Roderick Munday
Reading List
View on Aspire
Other Staff
Dr Greg Bevan
Dr Roderick Munday

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment Editing & Sound Design Portfolio: 8 Minutes 60%
Semester Assessment Reflective Essay ​: 1500 Words 40%
Supplementary Assessment Editing & Sound Design Portfolio: 8 Minutes 60%
Supplementary Assessment Reflective Essay ​: 1500 Words 40%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the post-production workflow and the roles and responsibilities of those involved.
  2. Demonstrate a good level of visual and audio literacy.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of editing different genres and cross-genre conventions.
  4. Demonstrate competence in the use of non-linear editing software.
  5. Exhibit good team skills whilst working in a group.
  6. Understand how post production can change the intention of a movie.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal requirements for completing and delivering a film.
  8. Demonstrate an understanding of professional practice and the logistical pressures of post-production in terms of time management, organization, resources.

Brief description

The post-production phase of a film usually takes longer than the actual shooting, and can take several months to complete because it includes the editing, the grade, visual effects and the addition of music and sound. This module will provide an overview of all the processes of post-production, with particular emphasis on editing as its main component. Students will explore
how a film can change direction and how the atmosphere of a film can be heavily influenced by editing, grading and the use of sound design and music during post-production.

Content

Lectures will focus on theory and workflows. During the workshops the students will put theory into practice with practical work on the Avid editing system using professionally produced source material.

The lectures will focus on the following:

The role of the post supervisor and managing the process
Editing techniques and their application in various genres
Visual Storytelling
Sound design
The use of VFX and Green Screen
Colour correction and grading
Completion, and physical and legal delivery

The Workshops will cover the following:

Working with Avid
Editing techniques
Post-production processes and workflows
Understanding the exigencies of the script
Visual storytelling
Cutting for Drama
Cutting for Comedy
Visual effects
Colour Correction and Grading
Sound design and the dub

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Application of Number Use of editing package and sound package involves application of number skills.
Communication Managing editorial workflow is about communication with all the various aspects feeding into the edit. Effective communication skills will be developed throughout the module.
Improving own Learning and Performance Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module which will help students to improve their own learning and performance.
Information Technology Specialized professional software will be used and students skills will be developed through the module. They will prepare and input data, manage systems and interpret information.
Personal Development and Career planning The module emphasizes post production work in professionally defined roles. It establishes on a basic level the professional procedures in post production.
Problem solving Editing is a continuous process of problem-solving. Students are tested on this individually.
Research skills Students undertake research as part of the seminar/workshop program and will be assessed on their ability to identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use their knowledge to apply to the issues that arise.
Subject Specific Skills Post Production and editing skills will be developed throughout the module.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4