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MPF 215
Introduction to Picture Editing
This course explores the art of storytelling through editing, emphasizing how editors shape and reshape narratives to create meaning, develop characters, and refine plot. Through hands-on exercises, critical analysis, and discussions, students will examine how editing choices influence pacing, dramatic tension, and emotional resonance. By studying masterful edits and experimenting with their own cuts, students will learn how storytelling evolves in the edit, transforming raw footage into compelling cinematic experiences.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- FPN 575 - Advanced Picture Editing
- Image Arts
- MPF 310 - Physical Production
- MPF 415 - Sound for Film