FILM 1045 GFA Introduction to Film & Television Post-Production
This course trains students in the essential system operations and technical functions of non-linear editing platforms used in professional film and television post-production. Students perform practical exercises in alignment with fundamental skills for developing careers in professional post-production. Students will operate various professional nonlinear editing (NLE) systems, with a focus on practical skills and essential knowledge of editing, including file management, footage logs, timecodes, proxies, edit decision lists (EDLs), synchronization, transitions, simple effects, basic audio mixing and file exports. Additionally, students will explore the terminology, department hierarchy, history and theory of editing and sound design through topics such as continuity style, montage, juxtaposition of images, development of sound design, and linear and flat-bed editing. Students will also develop an understanding and awareness of current post-production industry standards and workflow practices. This course is the prerequisite for ALL other GFA courses in the Film & Television Post-Production Certification Pathway.
Prerequisite
Program Admission
Corequisite
None
Delivery Methods
Traditional, Hybrid, Online