Technique and Expression 2: Editing (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows how to edit video and use editing software professionally. The student understands the basics of colour grading and video graphics workflow. The student can analyse the narrative use of images and its impact on the overall picture. The student can identify and solve problems related to image post-production. They can evaluate their own work and give constructive feedback to others. The student is able to take into account the principles of sustainable development in the production process. They know the importance of equality and representation in the media and can take them into account in storytelling.

Content

- post-production workflow and material management
- editing techniques and storytelling in editing
- problem solving skills in image post-production
- the role of graphics in image post-production
- colour grading basics and workflow
- sustainability in the image post-production process
- formats and standards

Location and time

25.8.2025 - 25.10.2025 Arabia campus (three weekly periods)

Materials

Walter Murch: In the blink of an eye
Karen Pearlman: Cutting rhythms, 2nd edition
Frierson, Michael - Film and Video Editing Theory - (Luku 8: Rhythmic and graphic editing)
DaVinci Resolve Beginners Guide
https://documents.blackmagicdesign.com/UserManuals/DaVinci-Resolve-19-Beginners-Guide.pdf?_v=1741161610000

Visual material for editing and grade assignments

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Group presentation
Assignments
Interactive Lecture
Guided assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Content scheduling

32 % Editing
32 % Motion graphics
32 % Grade
4% sustainable development in post workflow

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student participates satisfactorily in class. The student can edit a video satisfactorily. The student recognises colour grading and video graphics workflow. The student is able to analyse the narrative use of images at a basic level. The student recognises some aspects of problem solving in image post-production and can evaluate their own work. The student recognises the principles of sustainable development in the production process.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student participates well in class. The student knows how to edit video well. The student knows colour grading and video graphics workflow. The student can analyse the narrative use of images. The student is good at problem solving in image post-production and is good at evaluating their own work. The student knows the principles of sustainable development in the production process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent level of participation in the classroom. The student has excellent video editing skills. The student has a good knowledge of colour grading and video graphics workflow. The student has good problem solving skills in image post-production and can apply them. The student can evaluate their own work with distinction. The student knows and applies the principles of sustainable development in the production process.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student participates satisfactorily in class. The student can edit a video satisfactorily. The student recognises colour grading and video graphics workflow. The student is able to analyse the narrative use of images at a basic level. The student recognises some aspects of problem solving in image post-production and can evaluate their own work. The student recognises the principles of sustainable development in the production process.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Attendance requirement 80 %
Learning assignment
Portfolio
Peer evaluation
Open book exam