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Editing and Sound Design
Film Studies · Year 11 · The Foundations of Film Form · 1.º Período

Editing and Sound Design

Pupils examine the post-production processes of editing and sound design, focusing on continuity, montage, and diegetic versus non-diegetic sound. They will assess how these elements manipulate time and atmosphere.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Film Studies AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of filmGCSE Film Studies Subject Content: Core areas of film form (Editing and Sound)

About This Topic

Pupils examine the post-production processes of editing and sound design, focusing on continuity, montage, and diegetic versus non-diegetic sound. They will assess how these elements manipulate time and atmosphere.

Key Questions

  1. How does the pace of editing influence tension?
  2. What is the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sound?
  3. How can a soundtrack subvert audience expectations?