Information Package
baskent.edu.tr

Master's Program of Film Design with Thesis

FİLM501

FILM AND PRODUCTION

Course Code
FİLM501
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, key stakeholders, and operational structure of film producing.
  2. Analyze film production processes from creative, economic, and managerial perspectives.
  3. Evaluate contemporary producing models and current developments within the film industry.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course examines the entire journey of a film project, from its initial conception to sales and marketing, from the fundamental perspective of the producer. It addresses what needs to be done during the pre-production, production, and post-production stages within the framework of the film industry.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Film Producing: Concepts, definitions, and the producer?s position within the film industry
2nd Week The Structure of the Film Industry: national and ınternational production models, ındustry stakeholders, and the value chain
3rd Week Film Project Development: from ıdea to project, the producer?s role, producer?director?screenwriter relationships, and creative decision-making processes
4th Week Project Proposal and Pitching Package Preparation
5th Week Different Film Genres and Diverse Production Approaches
6th Week Budgeting, Financing Plans, and Risk Management in Film Production
7th Week Public Funding, National and International Support Mechanisms, and Film Funds
8th Week Co-Productions, International Collaborations, and Global Film Production Networks
9th Week Organization of Film Production Processes and Production Management
10th Week Copyright, Contracts, and Legal Regulations in Film Production
11th Week Distribution Systems, Film Festivals, and Alternative Circulation Networks
12th Week Digital Platforms and Emerging Viewing Practices
13th Week Sustainable Filmmaking, Ethical Approaches, and Environmental Responsibility
14th Week Current Trends in the Film Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and New Producing Models
Recommended or Required ReadingBir Film Yapmak, Leyla Özalp
Yapım, Charlotte Worthington
Türk Sinemasının Ekonomik Yapısı (1896-2005), Ertan Tunç
Türk Film Araştırmalarında Yeni Yönelimler 7 Sinema Ve Para, Yay.Haz. Deniz Bayrakdar
Bağımsız Sinema, Douglas K. Holm
Sinema, Televizyon ve Müzik Eserleri Alanında Sözleşme Örnekleri. Derman Kanal, Ayşe Erdiner
Film Bütçeleri, Ali Ildır
Değişen Sinema Değişen Seyirci Film Festivalleri ve Alternatif Arayışlar, Önder Özdemir
The Art of Film Funding, Carole Lee Dean
The Complete Film Production Handbook, Eve Light Honthaner
Producer To Producer: A Step By Step Guide To Low Budgets Independent Film Producing, Maureen A. Ryan
43 Ways To Finance Your Feature Film, John W. Cones
The Insider's Guide To Independent Film Distribution, Stacey Parks
Film And Video Budgets, Deke Siman
The Complete Filmmaker's Guide To Film Festivals, Rona Edwards
Contracts For the Film & Television Industry, Mark Litwak
Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide To Film Distribution And Marketing For The Digital Era, Jon Reiss
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 30 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 3 40 120
Presentation (including preperation) 1 45 45
Article Presentation 1 40 40
Weekly Articles and Resource Research
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
K11
K12 X X
K13
K14 X
K15 X X
K16 X
K17 X
K18 X
K19 X X
K20 X X
K21 X
K22 X
K23 X
K24 X X
K25