Subtitling: an Introduction

The course will start with a short theoretical introduction to subtitling covering:

• types of subtitles
• subtitling process
• linguistic and semiotic dimensions of subtitling

You'll then learn about the technical constraints of subtitling and the conventions applied in interlingual subtitling.

You'll analyse given examples and practise preparing subtitles to selected clips using WinCAPS.

The workshop will consist mainly of practical exercises, such as spotting (deciding on when subtitles appear on the screen and when they disappear), condensation and segmentation of subtitles.

You'll also translate a fragment of a clip into your native language using WinCAPS.

The workshop will end with a discussion about the professional environment and useful resources.