Information Package

Program of Film Design and Directing

FİLM310

ACTING IN CINEMA AND DIRECTING ACTORS

Course Code
FİLM310
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will get to know the history and theories of acting.
  2. Have the ability to analyze acting theories in cinema.
  3. Practice contemporary acting methods.
  4. Learn different stages of directing actors and actresses in cinema.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionActing techniques in front of camera from theoretical and practical aspects, the differences between camera acting and stage acting, the advantages and disadvantages of cinema to acting, acting and techniques to get in to the role/prepare for the role will be covered both in theory and practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Basic Concepts
3rd Week Concentration
4th Week Trust Exercises
5th Week Trust and Attention
6th Week Communication
7th Week Voice, Song
8th Week Examples from Cinema
9th Week Stanislavski and Action
10th Week Method of Physical Actions I
11th Week Method of Physical Actions II
12th Week Montage in Acting
13th Week Rhythm
14th Week Acting for the Camera
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBresson, R. (2016). Notes on the Cinematograph. New York Review of Books.
Stanislavski, C. (2013). Building a character. A&C Black.
Stanislavski, K., & Benedetti, J. (2018). My life in art. Routledge.
Stanislavski, C., & Hapgood, E. R. (2012). Creating a role. Routledge.
Stanislavski, C. (1989). An actor prepares.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 40
Project 1 60
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
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 1 2 2
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 20 20
Presentation (including preperation)
Project 1 60 60
Preperation for Presentations
Total Work Load164
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.46
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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