EDITING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS366	EDITING TECHNIQUES	6	4	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach students the advanced editing techniques and applications on Final Cut Program, application methods within framework of rules of editing of advanced image and sound information, usage of information available in cinema films.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include application studies such as advanced image techniques, editing principles, scenario and assembly, how to make video effects.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify basic terms of editing in a video editing made such as ADL, batch, capture, clip, offline.
Predict editing techniques used in a film watched in accordance with the examples seen in the course.
Apply effect works on at least 5 minutes of video.
Apply editing through a selected short film scenario appropriately.
Manipulate color editing on a video worked on masterfully.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Advanced video techniques	Lecture
2	Sample Analysis	What are video sampling methods? What are 4:4:4:4, 4:4:4, and 4:2:2? How to use them? What is alpha channel? What is it used for? What is Image Sequence?	Lecture & Practice
3	Sample Analysis	What are differences between 8,10, and 12 bit video sampling?	Lecture & Practice
4	Sample Analysis	How is the video effect made?	Lecture & Practice
5	Sample Analysis	What is synchronicity?	Lecture & Practice
6	Sample Analysis	What is Offline, Online editing? Which methods are used in projects? What are EDL, batch capture, clip, offline clip, timecode, reel name?	Lecture & Practice
7	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Ozkocak Y. 2014. Kurgu Estetigi ve Teknikleri.	How is it typed on a video? How is the color correction made? What is Video scope? What is it used for? What are video limits? What is broadcast limit?	Lecture & Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Sample Analysis	Scenario, how is the montage used?	Lecture & Practice
10	Sample Analysis	Comparing the gained knowledge with the ones used in cinema	Lecture & Practice
11	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Ozkocak Y. 2014. Kurgu Estetigi ve Teknikleri.	General information regarding 2K, 4K high resolution formats	Lecture & Practice
12	Sample Analysis	How is the color correction made?	Lecture & Practice
13	-	Practice	Practice
14	-	Practice	Practice
15	-	Practice	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ozkocak, Y. 2014. Kurgu Estetigi ve Teknikleri. Istanbul: Derin Yayınevi
Sokolov, Aleksey G. (2012). Sinema ve Televizyonda Goruntu Kurgusu. Istanbul: Agora Bookstore
Nisanci, I. (2018). Teoride ve Pratikte Sinemada Kurgu. Istanbul: Doruk Publications

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.			2
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.				3
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.			2
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.			2
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.					4
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.				3
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.				3
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.			2
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.				3
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	7	91
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	2	2	4
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	13	4	52
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	203