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Program of Communication and Design

RTS334

SHORT FILM PRODUCTION II

Course Code
RTS334
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Use the settings and vehicles about film-shooting competently.
  2. Put into practise the scripted project creatively, develop suitable methods and techniques.
  3. Complete their projects by considering the communication characteristics, needs and differences of the people and institutions they work with.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(RTS333)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents are expected to realize their short film project proposals (including documentary, experimental and making of videos) created in Short Film Production I. This semester is organized as a step-by-step production journey through three major steps of film production: Pre-production (crewing up, shooting plan, script breakdown, choosing the cast, location scouting etc.), Production (shooting, directing actors, continuity, regie etc.) and Post-production (editing, sounc mixing etc.). The course focuses on the process from script to screen. The learning process centers around the student's own ideas and works. The course expects the students to realize their short film projects, design their publicity materials and encourages them to submit their work to film festivals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introductıon.
2nd Week Revısıtıng the ıdeas and crewıng up.
3rd Week Short fılm as a way of expressıon.
4th Week Preproductıon: Breakıng down the ıdea.
5th Week Preproductıon: Vısualısıng the ıdea .
6th Week Preproductıon: Vısualısıng the scrıpt.
7th Week Preproductıon: Gettıng ready.
8th Week Preproductıon: Gettıng ready.
9th Week On sound desıgn / on "makıng of" vıdeo.
10th Week Productıon.
11th Week Postproductıon: Rough cut.
12th Week Postproductıon: Fıne tunnıng.
13th Week On fılm festıvals and submıssıon.
14th Week Publızısıng your short fılm.
Recommended or Required ReadingBishop, Nancy (2009) Secrets From the Casting Couch: On Camera Strategies for Actors from a Casting Director. London: Black Puplishing
Brown, Blain. Motion Picture and Video Lighting. Oxford: Focal Press
Grant, Tony. Audio for Single Camera Operation. Oxford: Focal Press
Irving, David & Rea, Peter (2004) Sinema ve Videoda Kısa Film: Yapım Öncesi İstanbul: Es yayınları
Irving, David & Rea, Peter (2004) Sinema ve Videoda Kısa Film: Yapım Sonrası İstanbul: Es yayınları
Katz, Steven (1991) Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing From Concept to Screen
Oxford: Media Manual Focal Press
Marie, Kathryn (2010) Film Music: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
Munroe, Roberta (2009) How Not to Make a Short Film: Secrets from a
Sundance Programmer, Hyperion.
Millerson, Gerald (2006) Video Camera Techniques. Oxford: Media ManualFocal
Press.
Parker, Nathan (2011) Kısa Filmler: Nasıl Yapılır, Nasıl Dağıtılır İstanbul:
Kalkedon Yayınları
Thurlow, Clifford (2008) Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to
Screen, Berg Publishers.
Ward, Peter (2005) Picture Composition for Film and Television. Oxford: Media
Manual Focal Press.
Weston, Judith (1996) Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for
Film and TV. Michigan: Mc Naughton & Gunn.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 3 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 10 30
Presentation (including preperation) 1 15 15
Total Work Load141
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.7
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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