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Program of Visual Communication Design

GİT330

CINETALE COMMUNICATION AND REPRESENTATION

Course Code
GİT330
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn to consider cinema as a form of communication and a mirror of society,
  2. Know the difference between the concepts of representation and construction, and can analyze how representation is used in cinema,
  3. Learn to read movies as a narrative form,
  4. Since it will develop a certain reflexivity about what the fiction, visual design elements, what is shown and what is not shown indicate, what it says or what it hides in a visual narrative, it can also establish a selective and careful language in its own visual communication designs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is; to consider cinema as a "way of seeing" and to reveal the cultural codes behind cinematic narratives. In this context, the concept of representation in cinema will be discussed and the reflections of the screen will be sought in the individual and collective memory. During this quest, it will be learned how visual design elements such as light, color, form and space should be handled in terms of the construction of narrative and meaning.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Meeting and General Information About the Course.
2nd Week A Brief Look at the History of Cinema
3rd Week Concepts of Representation and Construction in Cinema
4th Week The Relationship between Semiotics and Symbol Usage in Cinema and the Concept of Representation
5th Week The Relationship between Cinema and Culture Industry as a Communication Tool and Language
6th Week The Place and Importance of Cinematic Perspective (gaze) in Constructing a Narrative
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Cinema and Cultural Studies
9th Week Discussion on Cinematic Narrative and Society Relation
10th Week Discussion on Cinematic Narrative and Individual Relationship
11th Week Representation in Cinema: Movie Reviews
12th Week Representation in Cinema: Movie Reviews
13th Week Representation in Cinema: Movie Reviews
14th Week Project Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingMandatory Reading List:

- Kültürel Çalışmalar ve Sinema, Serpil Kırel, Kırmızı Kedi Yayınları.
- Temsil, Stuart Hall, Pinhan Yayıncılık.

Reccomended Resources:

- Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam, Peter Wollen, Metis Yayıncılık.
- Sinema Dili, Oğuz Makal, Su Yayınları.
- Sinema ve Felsefe, Dücane Cündioğlu, Kapı Yayınları.
- Sinema Neyi Anlatır? Oluk Ersümer, Hayalperest Yayınevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Attendance 1 10
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K3 X
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K5 X
K6 X X
K7 X X
K8 X X X
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K10 X
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K12 X X
K13 X
K14 X
K15 X
K16 X
K17 X X
K18 X
K19 X