Art of the Cut

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This class is designed to give filmmakers a broad understanding of editing concepts. Students will watch films in conjunction with reading interviews with the film’s editors to gain an understanding of the storytelling choices editors face. The class will focus on how story, character, and emotion can be enhanced with editing. The class will explore how editing can change the way films affect viewers. We’ll discuss the theories and practices of modern film editing. Topics will be reinforced by watching movie scenes and videos. The class will be based on current films and watching films outside of class will be required homework.