Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 427/2023 de 09/01/2023
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 45,0 PL + 15,0 TP , Cód. 602826.
Lecturer
- Miguel Dinis de Oliveira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
N.A.
Objectives
A. Relate video editing to spatial, temporal, discursive, and conceptual dimensions;
A.1. Recognize editing patterns according to the characteristics of the films analyzed;
B. Apply video editing techniques;
B.1. Critically apply transitions, cuts, and montage effects;
C. Know editing strategies according to various audiovisual genres;
C.1. Identify formulas according to various formal and content patterns;
D. Recognize measurement criteria and options based on film analysis;
D.1. Identify and describe techniques applied in films proposed for analysis.
Program
1. Space
1.1. Three-dimensionality
1.2. Positioning
1.3. Movement
2. Time
2.1. Suppressed time
2.2. Past time
2.3. Future time
3. Documentary
3.1. Factuality
3.2. Planning
3.3. Archive
4. Music
4.1. Genre conventions
4.2. Rhythm
4.3. Performance
5. Experimentation
5.1. Disruption
5.2. Fragmentation
5.3. Style
Evaluation Methodology
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
Evaluation by Attendance
Exercise #1 15%
Exercise #2 15%
Exercise #3 15%
Exercise #4 15%
Exercise #5 15%
Class Participation - 25%
"Class participation" refers to attendance, contribution to discussions surrounding film analysis, intervention requested by the professor during content presentations, meeting deadlines for assignments, and classroom behavior.
Evaluation by Regular Exam / Resit Exam / Special Exam
Submission of exercises (80%) + Written exam (20%)
Evaluation is conducted in accordance with Article 11 of the Academic Regulations of the IPT Schools. Students who obtain a grade of 10 or higher based on attendance are exempt from the exam.
Attendance at TP sessions is mandatory, in accordance with Article 18a, number 4, of the Academic Regulations of the IPT Schools.
Bibliography
- Gael, C. (2012). Cut by Cut: Editing your Film or Video. EUA: Michael Wise Productions
- K, D. (2002). The Technique of Film and Video Editing: history, theory and practice. EUA: Focal Press
- Walter, M. (1995). In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing. California: Silma-james Press
Teaching Method
1. Oral presentation of content (synchronous mode)
2. Completion of exercises (synchronous and asynchronous mode)
3. Screening and analysis of film excerpts (synchronous and asynchronous mode)
Software used in class
Video Editing Software
Microsoft Teams
Quicktime Player

















