Course Info

POST 309: Editing the Feature Film

In this course, students will be introduced to the specialized post-production workflow of editing the feature film. Topics will include: understanding the script notes, organizing the project, editing scenes with a focus on performance and character arcs, working with sound effects and music, performing a temp mix, breaking the film into reels, and producing deliverables for the composer, sound editor, and color correction. PREREQUISITE(S): POST 200

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13479
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Melissa Lawrenz | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32792
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Melissa Lawrenz | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 23422
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Melissa Lawrenz | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15365
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Melissa Lawrenz | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32725
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Melissa Lawrenz | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 26139
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus
  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23245
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00632 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Melissa Lawrenz | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 39811
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 30712
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00632 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 37196
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 7285
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106C at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 30323
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus