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Program of Communication and Design

RTS377

FILM GENRES

Course Code
RTS377
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. Get the knowledge about genre which is all important in cinema studies.
  2. Comprehend the artistic, commercial and industrial background of film genres within the scope of genre-based approach.
  3. Enhance writing abilities about the genre-based film critics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, a theoretical framework for the genres of films is presented that those interested in cinema are concerned. When it comes to genre cinema, often overlooked issues are discussed. In the course, the social, cultural and ideological context in which genres are created and the ideological discourse behind the genres are unveiled. In addition, attention is drawn to the creative qualities of some auteur directors who shoot genre films within the movie industry.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction of the course / Genre concept in Arts / Genre concept in Cinema Basic film genres.
2nd Week Basic characteristics of the film genres: mise en scene, iconography, lighting, characters etc. General Stereotypes & some examples from films.
3rd Week Basic characteristics of the film genres: story, plot, script, screening, etc.
4th Week Relation between film genres and studio system: Star system in films, ideological guidance / myth, genres and culture presentation of stereotypes.
5th Week Film Genres: drama & tragedy / Comperative Analysis with turkish films and other countries.
6th Week Film Genres: Film Noir, Gangster.
7th Week Film screening & Discussion: Touch of Evil (O. Welles, 1956).
8th Week Fantastic Cinema: Horror, Thriller, fantastic adventure films.
9th Week Film screening & Discussion: In The Mouth of Madness (J. Carpenter, 1994).
10th Week Film Genres: Westerns.
11th Week Film screening & Discussion: Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (S. Peckinpah, 1973).
12th Week Fantastic Cinema: Sci-Fi & utopia - dystopia oriented films.
13th Week Film screening & Discussion: Blade Runner (R. Scott, 1983).
14th Week General Evaluation.
Recommended or Required ReadingAtayman Veysel, Çetinkaya Tuncer, Popüler Sinemanın Mitolojisi, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2016
Abisel, Nilgün, Popüler Sinema ve Türler, İstanbul, Alan Yayınları, 1999.
Hayward, Susan, Cinema Studies
Nowell-Smith, Geoffrey, Dünya Sinema Tarihi
Teksoy, Rekin, Rekin Teksoy?un Sinema Tarihi
Ryan, M., Kellner, D., Politik Kamera
Scognamillo, Giovanni, Türk Sinema Tarihi
Demirhan, Metin, Scognamillo Giovanni, Fantastik Türk Sineması
Özgüç, Agah, Türlerle Türk Sineması, İstanbul, Dünya Kitapları, 2005.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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