EDITING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YMI254	EDITING TECHNIQUES	4	4	2	6

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	Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the fundamental concepts of audiovisual editing (montage) processes and to apply editing techniques in both technical and narrative dimensions. Within the scope of the course, students develop skills in planning post-production processes, combining visual and audio elements into a meaningful whole, understanding the logic of editing software, applying principles of rhythm and continuity, and editing content across various genres (such as news, documentary, short film, and social media content).
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, fundamental concepts of editing and montage are addressed, including types of editing (linear / non-linear), continuity editing, rhythm, tempo, transitions, and narrative coherence. The stages of the editing process—such as selecting raw footage, timeline editing, cutting and assembling, applying transition effects, sound editing, and color correction—are covered through practical applications. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the relationship between image and sound, synchronization, the use of music and sound effects, narrative editing, scene construction, visual storytelling language, and editing aesthetics. Within the scope of the course, the basic operational logic of editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve is introduced. Students develop their practical skills through exercises including short scene editing, interview editing, documentary editing, and short-form social media video editing. Copyright issues, ethical responsibilities in content production, and export processes suitable for digital publishing formats are also included in the course content.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understanding editing techniques
Using the editing program

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Review of the course syllabus; short reading: “What is editing/montage?”	Introduction to the course; the concept of editing, types of editing, and basic terminology.	-
2	Examining the editing software interface.	Understanding movies and photography	-
3	Examining the editing software interface.	Examining and practicing sequences.	-
4	Examining the editing software interface.	Describe the three main types of motion and kinetic arts, and explain how each type can be affected by stylization.	-
5	Examining the editing software interface.	Illustrate the basic ways that movement is used within the genres of slapstick comedies, action films, dance movies, animation, and musicals.	-
6	Editing practices based on a film.	Explain the process and conventions set forth in the editing technique, “cutting to continuity.”	-
7	Editing practices based on a serial film.	Describe the elements present in classical cutting, and how D. W. Griffith used them in his film, The Birth of a Nation	-
8	Editing practices based on a advertising.	Describe the ways in which music, both foreground and background, can be used to create certain meanings and atmospheres in film.	-
9	Editing practices based on a news	Editing practices based on a news	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Greenbox	Using edius and adobe premier greenbox and kromokey effect	-
12	Using artificial intelligence in editing techniques	Using artificial intelligence program	-
13	Using artificial intelligence in editing techniques	Using artificial intelligence program	-
14	Using artificial intelligence in editing techniques	Using artificial intelligence program	-
15	Using artificial intelligence in editing techniques	Using artificial intelligence program	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Make a movie, pearson
Adobe premier hand book, pearson

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains communication theories, mass media and the history of communication					4
2	Defines the concepts related to communication, new media and journalism.					4
3	It compares traditional journalism with digital journalism.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It relates the concept of democracy with the fields of journalism and new media.					4
2	Interprets new concepts in the media on a national and international scale within the framework of journalistic activity.						5
3	Interprets the historical development process of the media.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He uses the theoretical knowledge he has acquired in the field of communication in the field of journalism.						5
2	Analyzes the side meanings and subtexts of media contents.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepares creative content in a new media environment.					4
2	Creates news content; publishes it in print, visual and digital media.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It produces content in traditional media and new media and prepares it for publication.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It follows scientific and sectoral developments on issues related to new media and journalism, interprets changes and innovations by associating them with its field.					4
2	Analyzes the direct relationship of the discipline of journalism with democracy.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It provides cooperation with stakeholders in the sector by using databases related to new media and journalism, information and communication technologies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It combines new media technologies with the practice of journalism.						5
2	Performs data analysis and design.						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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0