Information Package

FİLM112

BASIC FILMMAKING

Course Code
FİLM112
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the basics and means of visual storytelling.
  2. Understand different film forms and their potentials.
  3. Can use audiovisual narrative elements to produce an original narration.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionStudents will focus on developing audio-visual stories, gain knowledge about avant-garde filmmaking, production and production forms, and enrich their technical knowledge.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Discussion on words, colors, notes
3rd Week How to write film project? Why do we write, What is pitching? Watching short films.
4th Week How to use camera?
5th Week Meaning formation through camera
6th Week How to use light?
7th Week Meaning formation through ligting
8th Week Midterm-(film project)
9th Week Sound/Music: Meaning formation through sound
10th Week Editing styles/Project discussions
11th Week Meaning formation through editing
12th Week Project discussions
13th Week Project discussions
14th Week Project evaluations
Recommended or Required ReadingAitchison, Jim. Televizyon Reklamı Böyle Yapılır. İstanbul: MediaCat Kitapları, 2009.
Boggs, Joseph M. The Art of Watching Films. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Elden, Müge. Şimdi Reklamlar. İstanbul: İletişim Yay., 2009.
Ertike, Aybike Serttaş. Televizyonda Görüntü Düzenlemesi. Ankara: Detay
Yayıncılık, 2009.
Foss, Bob. Sinema ve Televizyonda Anlatım Teknikleri ve Dramaturji. İstanbul:
Hayalbaz Kitap, 2009.
Fulton, Helen. Narrative and Media. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Kerr, Mark. Tips and Tricks for Website Managers. London: Aslib-IMI, 2001.
Odabaşı, A. Korhan. İnternette Pazarlama ve Sosyal Medya Stratejileri. İstanbul:
Cinius Yay., 2010.
Oluk, Ayşen. Klasik Anlatı Sineması. İstanbul: Hayal-Et Kitaplığı, 2008.
Şeker, Mustafa. Televizyon Haberciliği. Konya: Çizgi Kitapevi Yay., 1999.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Attendance 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 70 70
Field Research 1 40 40
Meeting with advisor 3 2 6
Total Work Load214
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.13
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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