The Cinematic Eye · Modern Media Arts

The Art of the Edit

Exploring how pacing, rhythm, and montage create meaning and tension in moving images.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the duration of a shot influence the psychological state of the viewer?
  2. 2In what ways can a jump cut disrupt the narrative flow to achieve a specific effect?
  3. 3How do sound effects and music interact with the visual edit to build suspense?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AME10E01AC9AME10C01
Year: Year 10
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Cinematic Eye
Period: Modern Media Arts

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