Editing Principles and Film Appreciation

Paper Code: 
25MCV332
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives 

This course will enable the students to develop proficiency in TV and video formats, mastering both linear and non-linear editing techniques, and understanding essential editing principles and cuts. 

 
Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs): 

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Course 

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Learning outcome 

(at course level)

Learning 

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teaching 

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25MCV 332

Editing 

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Film 

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(Theory)

CO40: Analyse the TV and video formats, along with the significance of editing, including paper editing and editing principles. 

CO41: Explore the non-linear editing techniques, understanding the 

differences between linear and non linear editing. 

CO42: Explore shots, cutting points, and various editing cuts including cut to cut, matched cut, and jump cut. CO43: Explore the film form and style, feminist film theory, and the concept of auteurship with a special focus on filmmakers like Satyajit Ray and Akira Kurosawa. 

CO 44: Explain the mainstream, new wave, and non-fiction cinema in India, critically examining the impact of globalization on Indian cinema. 

CO45: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: 

Interactive 

Lectures, 

Discussion, 

Tutorials, 

Reading 

assignments, 

Demonstration 

Learning 

activities for the 

students: 

Self learning assignments, , Simulation, 

Seminar 

presentation, , Field practical

Class test, 

Semester 

end 

examinations , Quiz, 

Solving 

problems in 

tutorials, 

Assignments, Presentation, Individual 

and group 

projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit-I TV and Video Formats
  • Basic of TV formats and video formats 
  • Editing – Significance of editing, Paper editing, Editing principles 
  • Proportion of shots, Rhythm and Pace in Editing 
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II Non-Linear Editing: From Software to Visual Effects
  • Non-linear editing, Linear versus non-linear editing/Digital versus Analog Editing
  • Editing Software, Process on NLE, Visual Effects-Dissolve, Wipe, Fade in/out etc
  • Offline, Online editing, A/B roll editing 
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III Visual Narratives: Mastering Editing Techniques
  • Establishing shots, Cutting Points, Cut to cut, Matched cut and jump cut 
  • Maintaining Continuity in the direction of Action 
  • Editing fiction, Editing Montage and promo 
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV Film Form and Authorship
  • Film Form and Style 
  • Introduction to Feminist Film Theory 
  • Auteur- Film Authorship with a special focus on Satyajit Ray and Kurusawa
12.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V Indian Cinema: Traditions, Innovations, and Global Context
  • Main Stream, New-Wave cinema and Non-Fiction Cinema in India 
  • Globalisation and Indian Cinema 
 
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings: 

  • Riber,J. (2005). Writing and Producing for Television and Film. New Delhi. Sage. ∙ Mehta, N. (2009). Television in India. New York. Routledge. 
  • Vasuki, B. (2008). Video Production New York. Oxford University Press. 
  • Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends. New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers. 
  • Zettl, H. (2008). Television Production Handbook. Belmont, CA. Wadsworth. ∙ Rober, M. (2000).
  • An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media: Script Writing essentials across the Genres. Oxford. Focal Press. 
  • Underwood, R. (2017). Roll!: Shooting TV News: Views from Behind the Lens. New York. Focal Press. 
 
References: 

Suggested Readings: 

  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press. ∙ Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis. 
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press. ∙ Mascelli, J. V. (2013). The five C's of cinematography: Motion picture filming techniques. Silman-James Press. ∙ Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice. CRC Press. 
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge. ∙ Pizzi, M. (2012). Television and video engineering. McGraw-Hill Education. ∙ Weisman, S. R. (2014).
  • Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting and production. Routledge. ∙ Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning. 

E- Resources: 

 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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