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With a combination of classroom style teaching and practical work, you will learn how to craft a narrative using the core elements of story, rhythm and pace and crucially, how to build a relationship with the viewer by anticipating their thoughts and reactions.
About the tutor: Will Oswald is an award-winning editor who has specialised in drama series and singles and also worked on feature films, comedy drama and animation. He has worked on some of the most popular British tv shows of recent years and his credits include Doctor Who, Sherlock, Good Omens, Torchwood, The Pact and Sarah Jane Adventures. Nominated for a BAFTA Cymru numerous times, he won the Editing category for the third time in 2016 for his work on Sherlock.
Previous course participants have said:
'The course was a fantastic experience, which I highly recommend to anyone looking to pursue a career in editing. The tutors were first class, they offered advice, provided constructive feedback and encouraged us to experiment with new ideas through the course. Brilliant!'
Devised by tutor Will Oswald, the first two days of the course will be spent analysing scenes from well-known tv series on a cut by cut basis, examining the theory that lies behind each cut and the impact they have on the narrative. The third and fourth days of the course will then be a practical exercise when students will be given the rushes of a Sherlock scene to cut by themselves while in the NFTS classroom. On the final day, the group will review their work with Will who will feed back on each scene.
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