CARTOON AND ANIMATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ANI2402	Editing and Compositing	Spring	2	2	3	6

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Objectives:	This course aims to teach in the organization and arrangement of visual and auditory materials during post-production processes, several editing techniques, the function of editing in cinema, and particular ways of short film editing by theoretical and practical exercises via Adobe Premiere.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students will be able to edit short films, make movie trailers and promotional videos.
2. When using the editing program, students will be able to make the organization and arrangement of visual and auditory materials.
3. Students will learn the particularities of several editing techniques.
4. Students will learn about video and sound editing, time in the film, and the installation of dramatic elements by editing.
5. Materials to be edited by students will be delivered to students within itslearning.
6. It is aimed for students to make projects from these materials.
7. Students will have both theoretical and practical knowledge about editing.
8. Students will basically gain knowledge by understanding the internal logic of other editing programs through Adobe Premiere editing program.
9. Students will learn about the role of the editor (editor in chief) in the film crew and the postproduction process, beyond being an editing operator.
10. Students will learn about the dialectic of film editing in a variety of different film genres and develop their practical skills by assignments.
11. Students will acquire knowledge and practices that will contribute to their future projects, along with the skills they have learned in this course.

Course Content

Many exercises in the course and academic discussions will be made through editing theories, traditional and contemporary examples in order to broaden students’ theoretical and intellectual knowledge on editing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to ANI2402
2)	The definition of 15 fundamental editing techniques. Analyzing contemporary examples: “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Ghost Dog”
3)	Introduction to basic editing. Analysis of editing techniques through the movie titled “Hard Eight.”
4)	Practicing editing steps; Log and Capture, Assembly, Rough Cut, Fine Cut, Final Cut. Beginning to the Rough Cut.
5)	Applying Editing Techniques to a Fine-cut. Cross cutting / Parallel Editing.
6)	Making of Fiction Film Trailer
7)	Midterm Week, Feedbacks, screening for first cut of the midterm project.
8)	Editing Animation Studio’s Filmography Video, including Gemini, Pixar, Disney.
9)	Editing Animation Studio’s Filmography Video, Feedback Week.
10)	Following a Script as an editor and assembling the shots according to text. (1. Part of the Final Project).
11)	Introduction to sound editing techniques in Adobe Premiere. L-cut, overlapping dialogue, and displaced diegetic sound. (2. Part of the Final Project).
12)	Introduction to basic color correction in Adobe Premiere. (3. Part of the Final Project)
13)	In course, practice on final project’s final cut, feedbacks.
14)	FINAL WEEK - Project Submissions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Tavsiye Edilen Okumalar:

Chandler, G. (2009). Film editing: Great cuts every filmmaker and movie lover must know. Michael Wiese Productions.

Crittenden, R. (2003). Film and video editing. Routledge.

Dancyger, K. (2014). The technique of film and video editing: history, theory, and practice. CRC Press.

Ondaatje, M., & Murch, W. (2002). The conversations: Walter Murch and the art of editing film. A&C Black.

References:

Mutlaka İzlenmesi Önerilen Filmler:

Anderson, P. T. (Director), (1997). Hard Eight. [Feature-Length Movie]. Rysher Entertainment (Production Company).

Jarmusch, J. (Director), (1999). Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. [Feature-Length Movie]. Pandora Filmproduktion (Production Company).

Apple, W. (Director), (2004). The cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing. [Documentary].

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Project	5	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	4	52
Application	6	2	12
Study Hours Out of Class	13	4	52
Project	5	4	20
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.	5
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.	4
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.	4
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.	2
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.	1
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.	4
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.	2
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.	1
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.	2
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.	2
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.	1