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FKM209

GRADUATION FILM PROJECT

Course Code
FKM209
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop an original film project.
  2. Plan and implement the pre-production, production, and post-production stages of filmmaking.
  3. Integrate visual, audio, editing, and narrative elements into a coherent film.
  4. Solve technical and creative problems encountered during film production.
  5. Work individually or collaboratively in accordance with professional ethics.
  6. Present the completed project through a written report and oral presentation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, students develop an original film project under the supervision of a faculty member. The course covers project proposal development, screenplay writing, production planning, pre-production, filming, image and sound editing, post-production, color grading, preparation of the project report, and final presentation. The course is primarily based on practical individual and collaborative project work.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction, project process and assessment criteria
2nd Week Project idea development and proposal preparation
3rd Week Screenplay development and project documentation
4th Week Production planning, shooting schedule and task allocation
5th Week Location scouting, casting and technical preparations
6th Week Production (Filming)
7th Week Completion of filming and interim evaluation
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Beginning of post-production editing
10th Week Image editing and color correction
11th Week Sound editing, music and audio effects
12th Week Final editing and post-production
13th Week Preparation of the project report
14th Week Final film screenings and project evaluations.
Recommended or Required ReadingRabiger, M. & Hurbis-Cherrier, M. (2020). Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics.
Brown, B. (2021). Cinematography: Theory and Practice.
Thompson, R., & Bowen, C. (2023). Grammar of the Shot.
Murch, W. (2001). In the Blink of an Eye.
Zettl, H. (2018). Television Production Handbook.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Practice 3 30
Project 1 50
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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