2017-2018 Catalog

FVM 267 Editing Aesthetics

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Seeks to uncover the building blocks, personal decisions, and practices that make up the craft of editing. Introduces contemporary applications of rhythm, pace, structure, and general rules of thumb for cutting and examines the historical development of the craft. Students analyze the storytelling techniques of master editors in a variety of genres to help them in the discovery of their own editorial voice.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of FVM 105, FVM 117, FVM 136, FVM 150, FVM 160, FVM 164, FVM 165 (grade C or higher).