Jul 24, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

GFA 2040 - Fundamentals of Editing Avid Media Composer 100


The tools and techniques of post-production are presented through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. The foundation of the curriculum is the industry-standard Avid Media Composer Certified Training in the most recent Fundamentals 1 (MC101) and Fundamentals 2 (MC110) courses. Avid’s curriculum will be supplemented with elemental post-production information, including: current processes, procedures and terminology; project organization; digital file codecs; audio sample rates; finishing processes; and introductory troubleshooting. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate the skills needed for entry- level positions in film and television post-production. Students will demonstrate knowledge of industry standards, tools and techniques related to preparation of dailies, media management, editing, audio mixing, audio effects, visual effects, color correction, and digital file delivery. Emphasis will be placed on understanding industry working conditions and employer expectations.

Hours:
6