Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	02/11/2026
Top Code	061220 - Film Production (CTE)
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	90 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36; Lab Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	72
Total Student Learning Hours	162
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

An advanced course in digital film and video editing techniques and styles using an industry standard editing interface. Covers the importing of editing material, compositing, effects, graphics, and exporting to a variety of sources. Designed for students interested in a career as a film/video editor. PREREQUISITE: FILM A194. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Formulate and implement a post production strategy that can be used in an entry level post production job.
2. Work independently in all stages of post production workflow within a simulated work environment.
3. Demonstrate advanced editing techniques by creating various professional grade editing projects.

Course Objectives

• 1. Explain/differentiate entry-level and advanced non-linear editing systems.
• 2. Apply skills in independently managing an editing assignment.
• 3. Demonstrate advanced skills in non-linear, non-destructive editing.
• 4. Attain advanced skills in compositing images, as it lends to visual effects.
• 5. Discuss professional film/video postproduction equipment in use and in development.
• 6. Understand the role of the film/video assistant editor as well as head editor.
• 7. Attain a level of proficiency using high-end, non-linear editing systems that could lead to an assistant editing position.
• 8. Demonstrate proper finishing and output of projects.
• 9. Demonstrate proper media management and archiving of a project.

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Lecture Content

1. Review of professional editing systems

2. Comparison of entry-level and advanced non-linear editing systems   

3. The role of the film/video head editor and the assistant editor   

a. What is expected of both

b. How they work together

4. Basic Editing Techniques 

a. Editing interface

b. Using the toolset

c. Creating a new sequence

d. Importing editing material

e. Organizing 

f. Still images

g. Graphics and animation

5. Advanced Editing Techniques 

a. Timeline trimming techniques

b. Locating audio edit cues

c. Additional editing tools 

d. Viewing and changing settings

e. Using markers and subclips

f. Backing up project data 

6. Editing dialog 

a. Trimming dialog

b. Creating split edits

c. Maintaining sync

d. Working in a Time line

e. Adding /Deleting tracks

f. Setting level and pan

g. Audio Mixing 

7. Finishing

a. Creating titles 

b. Color correction

c. Exporting media

d. Media Management

Lab Content

1. Create project hierarchy organization conducive to fluid editing.

2. Use concepts in trimming footage to refine an edit.

3. Construct a dialog edit

4. Construct a documentary edit

5. Recognize and modify system and user settings.

6. Making and using subclips for more efficient editing.

7. Refine audio and mix audio.

8. Create and modify titles

9. Output and archive final sequences.

10. Archiving and media management of projects.

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)
• Lab (04)
• DE Live Online Lab (04S)
• DE Online Lab (04X)

Instructional Techniques

1.   Lecture, demonstration 2.   Group instruction, one-on-one instruction 3.   Individual assignments, instructor/student assignment critique 4.   Skills Testing 5.   Examinations

Reading Assignments

Students will read on average 1-2 hours per week from assigned textbooks, scripts and articles both online and in print.

Writing Assignments

Proficiency will be demonstrated by satisfactorily completing editing assignments and passing the skills test. Those students editing advanced individual assignments will be required to write an independent project proposal which must include a project treatment, script, and post production approach. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving through the creation of their video projects, adjusting segments, rearranging sequences, determining a variety of transitions and transition rates, and through the creation of graphics for television.

Out-of-class Assignments

Students will spend approximately 3 - 4 hours per week viewing and analyzing their work along with lecture notes review and exam preparation.

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

72

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Short Quizzes
• Projects (Individual/Group)
• Problem Solving Exercises
• Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Assigned individual projects Proposed advanced individual projects Skills testing Examinations

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

1.   Proficiency will be demonstrated by satisfactorily completing editing assignments and passing the skills test. 2.   Those students editing advanced individual assignments will be required to write an independent project proposal which must include a project treatment, script, and post production approach. 3.   Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving through the creation of their video projects, adjusting segments, rearranging sequences, determining a variety of transitions and transition rates, and through the creation of graphics for television.

Resources Subscreen

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Eligible Discipline(s)

• Broadcasting technology (film making/video, media production, radio/TV): Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.