Jenkins, Nicholas G.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2013MAR 112A.50: Introduction to Non-LinearEditingNicholas G. JenkinsUniversity of Montana - Missoula, nicholas1.jenkins@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationJenkins, Nicholas G., "MAR 112A.50: Introduction to Non-Linear Editing" (2013). Syllabi. 511.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/511Intro to Non-Linear EditingMAR 112A.50 Online CourseInstructor: Nicholas Jenkins E-Mail: profnickjenkins@gmail.comOffice Hours: As an Adjunct Instructor, I have no office, but I have set aside time throughout the semester to answer emails. Typically I can get back to m ost emails within 24 hours. If you are having an emergency with something class related and cannot get a hold of me, please contact the Media Arts Office at 406.243.4540 and ask if they can locate me.If you are on campus at UM and w ant to see me in person, I am happy to set up specific meetings with students as needed."What makes a movie a movie is the editing."- Zach Staenberg, editor of The Matrix filmsCourse Description:Editing is one of the most often m isunderstood aspects of filmmaking. In this class we will strive to study both the history and practice of movie editing through class discussions, exercises with technology and theory, assignments, and exams.COURSE MATERIALS:Required Text: "In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch (2nd Edition]Required Software: It's im portant to understand that this is primarily a History and Theory class, but there will be five projects that will require you to have editing software. In the online version of this class, I teach an introduction to Adobe's editing system, "Premiere". The tutorials you will see in this class will be made in Adobe Premiere Pro 5.5, but should work just fine for 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0. You are required to have access to a computer that has one of these versions. Remember that you get a great discount on the software in the University bookstore and on Adobe.com.We will be directing you to resources both here at the University and across the web for help getting started with Adobe Premiere.Course Films:In this class you will be required to watch 3 films. The films will be watched outside of class so it will be your responsibility to procure them  and watch them when they are assigned.1. Inception (2010)2. Hugo (2011)3. Cold Mountain (2003)Course Expectations:Students will develop the abilities to...•Articulate theories and practices o f editing both written and verbally.• Understand the history o f editing and the role o f editors in the history o f cinema.• Critically Analyze films and scenes in films fo r  theories and practices o f editing.•Prove basic competency in a non-iinear editing software.Course Requirements:There are 200  points possibie in this ciass. These points are divided into four categories.1. Online Discussions2. Weekly Assignments3. Exams and Quizzes4. ProjectsGrading Guidelines:I have sought to make grading as clear as I can. If you have any questions, please contact me.1. Online Discussions.The Forum Discussions will be graded thusly:• Participation -  you will be required to make a certain amount of posts for each discussion as well as a certain amount of responses. Each discussion will list the requirem ents for participation at the s ta rt•Vocabulary -  You will be expected to communicate your ideas using terms and ideas we have discussed in readings, assignments, and lectures.2. Weekly Assignments.You will be expected to complete the assigned exercises and projects within the given dates (usually a 7 day period]. Each assignment is different but all of them  are exercises used to gauge your understanding Editing Theory and software.• Completion -  The assignments will be made available for a certain am ount of time on Moodle and you will have until the Units are taken offline to complete them. Everything will be subm itted on Moodle OR through Email. It will be clear in each assignment how that assignment should be submitted.3. Exams and Quizzes.There are various quizzes and exams in this class. Each one will be timed and will test you on a wide variety of elements in the class. First and foremost, you will be tested on the readings and have exams on History and Theory discussed in our online forums.4. ProjectsThere are five software-based editing projects. Each project will measure your ability to understand ability to work with software to create very small movies.Grade Breakdowns Are As Follows:Grade Points PercentA 185 - 200 points and above 93 % and aboveA- 179 -184  points 90 - 92 %B+ 173 -178  points 87 - 89 %B 165 -172 points 83 - 86 %B- 159 -164  points 80 - 82 %C+ 153 -158  points 77 - 79 %C 145 -152 points 73 - 76 %C- 139 -144  points 70 - 72 %D+ 133 -138  points 67 - 69 %D 120 - 132 points 60 - 66 %F 119 points and below 59 % and belowHOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS1. Visit this Moodle Page several tim es per week. Make sure you check for all recent announcements and DOUBLE CHECK that you have turned in all assigned work before the deadline.2. Devote tim e to your work. Not only should you be committing to THINK about w hat you write, but you should also proof your work before you turn it in to me. If I can't understand what you've written, then you w on't get a grade for it.3. Contact the instructor. Never feel as though you are bothering me with emails. It is my responsibility to answer your emails and help you with problems relating to this class, but it is YOUR responsibility to ask the questions.AH students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penaity by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. AH students need to befamiiiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available fo r  review online at h ttp://www. umt. edu/SA/vpsa/ind ex. cfm/paae/1339August 26th - September 1stClass Intro Project #1 Assigned Cinema as IllusionSeptember 2nd - 8thBasic Editing Tools, Animation, and Sound.History: Lumiere & EdisonSeptember 9th - 15thEditing: Finishing, Exporting, Linking, and Embedding. Assignment: Different Cuts History: Melies and Movie MagicSeptember 16th - 22ndUnderstanding ShotsHistory: Edwin S. Porter and Parallel EditingProject #1 Due and Uploaded to YouTube by the 22nd at Midnight.September 23rd - 29thProject #2 AssignedDeeper Editing Tools (JKL, In/Out, Sequence Timeline Settings]Movie: INCEPTIONHistory: D.W. Griffith and ControversySeptember 30th - October 6thDiscussions on Perspective in Cinema (Inception]Editing in the Macro Vs. the Micro History: Sergei Eisenstein and ZeitgeistOctober 7th - 1 3thProject #2 due on the 13th at Midnight. REVIEW FOR MID-TERMHistory: Montage Theory and the real subliminal messagesOctober 14th - 20thMID-TERM EXAMWorking with SoundProject #3 Assigned (Sound Design]History: The Advent of SoundOctober 21th - 27thProject #3 due on the 27th at Midnight Movie: HUGOHistory: Women in EditingOctober 28th - November 3rdProject #4 AssignedHistory: Modern Editing and SpeedNovember 4th - 10thAM. MURCH QUIZZES WILL BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK!Scene AnalysisDiscussion on an Editor: Michael KahnNovember 1 1th - 1 7thProject #4 Due on the 10th at Midnight Project #5 (The Dialog Scene] Assigned Movie: COLD MOUNTAIN Discussion on an Editor: Walter MurchNovember 18th - 24thWorking with Dialog Problem Solving and FinishingNovember 25th - December 1stThanksgiving Break. No units assigned or due.December 2nd - 8thWorking with DialogPreparing Final ExportsFinal Discussion: The History of EditingDecember 9th - 15th  FINAL PROJECTS DUE FINAL EXAM

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