Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Editing
Course Code: RTS311
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of editing and montage theories, enable them to understand editing techniques used in audiovisual storytelling, and develop their ability to produce creative and effective media content by utilizing video, audio, and graphic elements within digital editing environments.

Course Content

This course covers the historical development of editing and montage, fundamental editing theories, principles of audiovisual storytelling, and digital editing processes. Topics include the Kuleshov effect, Soviet montage theory, continuity editing, cross-cutting, rhythmic editing, and contemporary editing approaches. The course also provides practical training in video and audio editing, transitions, visual effects, motion graphics, color grading, copyright issues, and AI-assisted editing technologies.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the historical development of editing and montage theories and compare major editing approaches.
2.Use digital editing software to organize and edit video, audio, and graphic elements in accordance with professional workflows.
3.Apply continuity editing, cross-cutting, rhythmic editing, and montage techniques to construct visual narratives.
4.Utilize visual effects, audio editing, color correction, and motion graphics applications in digital editing projects.
5.Integrate editing theories with technical editing practices to produce original and creative audiovisual content.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sokolov, A. (2012). Sinema ve Televizyonda Görüntü Kurgusu, Agora Kitaplığı.
2.Walter Murch (2007). Göz Kırparken. Çev. İlker Canikligil. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversity Press
3.Bordwell, D., Thompson, K., & Smith, J. (2023). Film Art: An Introduction. McGraw-Hill.
4.Eisenstein, S. (1991). Film Form: Essays in Film Theory. Harcourt Brace.
5.Dancyger, K. (2023). The Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice. Routledge.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The Concept of Editing, Historical Development of Montage and Its Importance in Cinema (Program interface and workspace management)
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
The Kuleshov Effect and Meaning Construction Through Editing (Project creation, sequence settings and media organization)
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Eisenstein and Dialectical Montage Theory (Selection Tool usage and timeline management)
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Pudovkin and Constructive Montage Theory (Pen Tool and keyframe applications)
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Dziga Vertov and Kino-Eye Theory (Cut, Snap and Unlink applications)
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Classical Hollywood Continuity Editing: 180-Degree Rule (Fade In/Fade Out and audio-visual transitions)
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Suspense Editing in Hitchcock: Suspense and Surprise (Keyboard shortcuts and professional workflow)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Cross-Cutting and Simultaneous Narrative Structures (Effect Controls panel, effect hierarchy and keyframe applications)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Editing Rhythm, Pacing and Emotional Construction (Masking techniques and Ultra Key applications)
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Sound Editing and Auditory Narrative (Audio effects, noise reduction and audio processing)
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Title Design, Typography and Motion Graphics (Text tools and Essential Graphics applications)
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Editing Approaches in Documentary, Fiction and Advertising Films (Stock footage, music and media integration)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Editing, Artificial Intelligence and New Media Environments (Presets, effect packages and batch processing)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Color Theory, Visual Perception and Digital Image Aesthetics (Lumetri Color, White Balance and color grading applications)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Practice Examination1%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice142256
Practice Examination1505
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination113215
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026