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About the department

The Department of Editing for Electronic & Digital Media was started in the year 2017. It has been our aim from the very beginning, to impart extensive and thorough knowledge about the art and technique of Digital Video Editing, keeping ourselves abreast of the ever-changing landscape of Digital Post Production Technology. That is why we give equal exposure to fiction, non-fiction, multicam exercises as well as a good understanding of computer graphics and the challenges of a modern Post Production Eco System through our diverse curriculum.

Editing exercises focused on Live News and Sports Broadcasting, Multicam Music Shows is an additional advantage that we provide which increases the opportunities for our students to shine in an industry that is always in need of young professionals who are already well versed with the nitty-gritty of Broadcast Technology.

Designed to train ‘editors’ who can handle both on-line and off-line productions to meet the challenges of cost-effective fructification and to prepare students to match the demands of post-production for the emerging media landscape, the course in Editing for Electronic and Digital Media trains students to excel in both live as well as in offline productions. Extensive theory classes, backed up by rigorous practical sessions will allow students to absorb the skill and knowledge needed to tell compelling audio-visual stories. Exposure to various state of the art digital nonlinear post-production platforms and cutting-edge file transfer protocols will ensure that students are conversant with the latest technologies in their field.

At the same time, extensive practice of working on multi-camera productions like news, sports and music shows will familiarize them with the relevant technologies, like news automation, visual effects, virtual motion reality, as well as teach them to handle the pressures of a live programme.

Programme Specific Objectives

This programme provides comprehensive training in essential editing skills for various types of media, equipping students with technical and creative expertise to deliver high-quality productions.

The curriculum begins with foundational editing techniques for dialogue-heavy scenes, where students learn shot selection, timing, pacing, and transitions to effectively convey emotions and enhance narrative impact.

Lessons in complex editing methods extend to commercials and promotional films, focusing on pacing, visual storytelling, and brand alignment, with dedicated workshops on color correction to achieve professional visual appeal.

Additionally, students are introduced to computer graphics fundamentals and the post-production workflows essential for creating and compositing images, as well as methods for image manipulation and visual effects using modern tools.

Specialized sessions delve into editing for musical sequences, emphasizing the development of pace, rhythm, and the role of music in visual storytelling.

Documentary filmmaking is covered through both technical and aesthetic lenses, with a historical overview of the genre, guided screenings, and hands-on practice in sorting footage, structuring narratives, and meeting project deadlines.

The course also includes a research component where students learn qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore media production, distribution, and consumption, formulating research questions, conducting surveys, analyzing data, and presenting conclusions.

Each student will undertake independent media-related research under faculty guidance, preparing them to produce professional-grade content suitable for commercial release.

By the end of the course, students will have honed skills across top editing tools and workflows, with the capability to shape audience understanding and connection to characters and stories.