EDT 513 and 514: Cycle Workshop
FALL AND SPRING TERMS
2.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED
In this course, all first-year productions are screened and discussed by Editing Fellows and Faculty in order to develop a versatile and confident understanding of editorial principles and techniques as they relate to the fundamentals of visual storytelling.

EDT 517 and 518: Sound Editing Lecture and Lab
FALL AND SPRING TERMS
3.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED
This course is an introduction to the principles of and practices in AVID Media Composer. In this introduction to Sound Editing principles and practices in AVID Media Composer the techniques for basic dialog editing and sound effects editing will be reviewed and put into practice on Cycle projects. Fellows will be introduced to advanced surround sound mixing techniques used in the professional world, as well as learn how to properly structure a basic stereo sound mix in their Cycle projects.

EDT 527: Assistant Editor
FALL TERM
1 CREDIT HOUR
REQUIRED
Using real-world examples to convey industry standards, Assistant Editing utilizes a problemsolving approach to give Fellows practical experience in handling expectations in the Edit Room. This course conceives of Assistant Editing as primarily about problem solving, and will use realworld examples to demonstrate industry standards and how to handle expectations in the edit room. Topics will also include workflows, troubleshooting, dealing with paperwork, communication with others in post and production, script sync, delivery, using databases and spreadsheets in the edit room, dealing with vendors, screenings, working under pressure and interviewing and career strategy for the new Assistant.

EDT 531: The Editor’s Toolkit: Adobe and Avid
FALL TERM
1 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED
This course introduces the fundamentals of Photoshop and After Effects for AVID Editors, and reviews VFX tools and techniques in AVID Media Composer.

EDT 538: Understanding Post Production
SPRING TERM
1 CREDIT HOUR
REQUIRED
This class will examine the role of the Post-Production Producer under a variety of production circumstances: Studio Film, Indie Film, Network Series, Streaming Series, Cable Series, Premium Cable Series, etc. Topics will include: Roles and Responsibilities in Post; Budgeting; Creative Resource Allocation; Post Technology and Practices; The Politics of Post; Collaboration; Rights and Clearances and more.

Weekly guests include Producers, Directors, Post-Production Producers, Editors, Assistant Editors,
Colorists, Facility Managers and more from the film and series industries with current experience on the most recent and highly anticipated projects in Los Angeles and beyond.

EDT 542: Music Editing
SPRING TERM
1 CREDIT HOUR
REQUIRED
The fundamentals of music editing are the focus of this course. Topics will include spotting, temp music, score, songs and source music, on-camera music, working with composers, music delivery and more. Practice assignments will be done in Avid Media Composer.

EDT 544: Multicam Drama: Lecture and Lab
SPRING TERM
2 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED
This course introduces EDT Fellows to the practice of editing and assisting on a multicamera episodic dramatic series using material from ABC’s THE ROOKIE.

EDT 548: Editing POV
SPRING TERM
.5 CREDIT HOUR
REQUIRED
This anthology of guest lectures with working Editors and Assistants will provide a broad perspective on the role of the Editor in film and series work. Topics include the politics of creative relationships, managing decision-making under pressure, teamwork and leadership, and the “soft skills” of the editing room.

EDT 555: Workflows: Lecture and Lab
SPRING TERM
2.5 CREDITS
REQUIRED
This class is an in-depth survey of fundamental skills and workflows in Cycle Film Editing using AVID Media Composer and other software in use at the SDAC.

EDT 5511, 5522 and 5523: Cycle Review
FALL AND SPRING TERMS
1.5 CREDITS TOTAL
REQUIRED
An intensive look at the organization, workflow, editing and storytelling of each Fellow’s Cycle Film through review of their project and edit timeline.

First-Year Fellow Comprehensive Review
At the end of the first year, the Editing Faculty reviews all first-year portfolios through a formal interview with each Editing Fellow, which results in a recommendation regarding future directions the Fellow might take in the program.