Theories and Principles of Editing
Radio, Television and Cinema
Faculty of Communication
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theories and Principles of Editing | RTS239 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mert GÜRER
Associate Prof. Dr. Özgür VELİOĞLU METİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Uses the basic methods of film editing.
2) Explains the theories of film editing.
3) Recognizes the editing techniques used in films.
4) Recognizes the historical development of film editing.
5) Predominate basic technical term related to film editing.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | |
| 3 | High | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | |
| 4 | High | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | |
| 5 | High | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Theories of editing, history of editing, editing techniques and editing practices will be shown with in the scope of this course.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction and definition of editing2) Basic editing terminology will be used during the course.
3) Editing techniques in cinema.
4) Editing techniques in television.
5) The basic functions of editing.
6) The basic principles of editing.
7) Classification and types of editing -1
8) Midterm Examination
9) Classification and types of editing -2
10) Film history and editing: The Lumiere Brothers, Melies and Porter.
11) Film history and editing: Kuleshov, Eisenstein, Pudovkin
12) Eisenstein's "Battleship Potemkin" film and editing theory
13) Film history and editing: Andre Bazin, The French New Wave and editing
14) Assessment
15) Assesment
16) Final Sınavı Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Sergey Eisenstein, Film Duyumu, İstanbul: Payel Yayınları, 2000.
2- Aleksey Sokolov, Sinema ve Televizyonda Görüntü Kurgusu, İstanbul: Agora Yayınevi, 2006.
3- Walter Murch, Göz Kırparken, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi, 2005.
4- Murat Toprak, Filmin Dili Kurgu, Kalkedon Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required