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Course Outline
With a combination of classroom teaching and practical work under supervision, you will learn about the fundamentals of storytelling through the art of editing, and how to craft performance led narrative using the core elements of story, rhythm and pace.
About the Tutor
Richard Cox, ACE is a Bafta winning film editor, and former Head of Editing at the NFTS. Having started his editing career cutting documentaries and commercials, he now specialises in HETV dramas for British and American broadcasters on highly acclaimed productions, including all three series of Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack, Vigil, Doctor Foster, Last Tango In Halifax, and Doctor Who.
Devised by editor and tutor Richard Cox, ACE, the course will explore the role of the editor in the process of producing HETV drama. Using the rushes from the award winning BBC series Last Tango In Halifax, each student will edit scenes from the series which will increase in complexity throughout the week. At each stage there will be group reviews and feedback of each other’s work, culminating in a final review at the end of the course.
This one week course is for those who are familiar with using Avid Media Composer but are looking to build their skills and confidence in editing drama.
Freelance Rate: £790
Corporate Rate: £1580
Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.
Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.
Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.
NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines
NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form
If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.
Please fill in the application form, attaching your CV.
If you need any assistance please contact us at shortcourses@nfts.co.uk or call us on 01494 677 903