2020-2021 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FILM 1650 - Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100


Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
This course is designed to certify students with Avid Media Composer User Certification. This certification is recognized world-wide as the industry standard for assistant editors in feature films and broadcast television. This course will equip students with a unique skillset and knowledge of industry standard digital imaging, editorial process and story forging on both motion picture and episodic nonlinear productions. At the end of the course the students will be qualified to advance a career in entertainment post production of film and television. Successful completion of the coursework will award students Avid Media Composer Certified User 100 certification and qualify them to work as an assistant editor in feature films and episodic television. Students will learn Avid Media Composer post production processes and best practices, industry standard department terminology, image processing, basic visual effects, and color grading as well as Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) workflows. A large emphasis will be placed on the technical aspects of the industry standard editing tools, as well as attitude, professionalism and technique in and out of the edit room. Students will certify as an Avid Media Composer User upon passing Avid’s certification exam. Students are expected to attend open labs such as guest speakers to complete course assignments. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 6 (T)