GFA 3040 - Introduction to Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 (6 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0
Students will participate in creative, narrative editing projects in order to demonstrate fundamentals of post production theory and practice. In Addition, they will engage in Avid-based activities designed to increase the technical proficiency necessary to pass Avid certification exams. The course focuses on the professional work environment processes for picture editing, audio mixing, audio effects, visual effects, color correction, and digital file delivery. Technical operations are covered, including ingest, output, and media management, edit bay procedures, protocol, and best practices. Avid’s curriculum will be supplemented with elemental post production information including a historical overview of the editing process and tools; current processes, procedures, and terminology;project organization, digital file codecs, audio sample rate, introduction to concepts and tools of color grading, and introductory troubleshooting. Students will also develop an understanding and awareness of post production industry standards.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” GFA 1000.