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Master's Program of Film Design with Thesis

FİLM514

FILM, SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN SETS

Course Code
FİLM514
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. Explain ecological, social and economic sustainability in film production processes and interpret key debates within the film industry.
  2. Analyse green production and green set principles in relation to resource use, waste and energy management, carbon footprint reduction and inclusive production models.
  3. Design a basic sustainability?oriented production plan for film and audiovisual projects, proposing feasible strategies in line with relevant guidelines, policies and funding criteria.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines the relationship between ecological, social and economic sustainability in film design and production processes. It discusses sustainability goals in the film industry, green production principles, ethical and safe working conditions, resource use, waste and energy management, carbon footprint reduction and inclusive production models. Through current guidelines, industry initiatives, sustainability policies of major studios and platforms, and example set practices from local and international productions, the course explores how sustainable production is becoming an essential professional competency in the film industry.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to sustainability in the film industry
2nd Week Concepts of sustainability: ecological, social and economic dimensions
3rd Week Introduction to green production and green set principles
4th Week Resource use and material choices; reuse and circular design
5th Week Waste management and waste reduction strategies on set
6th Week Energy use, renewable energy and energy efficiency on set
7th Week Carbon footprint and approaches to carbon accounting in film production
8th Week Ethical and safe working conditions; social sustainability
9th Week Inclusive and diversity?oriented production models
10th Week International green production guidelines and industry initiatives
11th Week Sustainability policies of studios and digital platforms
12th Week Case studies of green sets in local and international productions
13th Week Examples of sustainability?oriented production plans for different scales of projects
14th Week Contemporary debates on sustainability in the film industry
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingGerlitz, L., & Prause, G. K. (2021). Cultural and Creative Industries as Innovation and Sustainable Transition Brokers in the Baltic Sea Region: A Strong Tribute to Sustainable Macro-Regional Development. Sustainability, 13(17), 9742. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179742
Goethe-Institut. (2023). Culture & Creative Sectors & Industries driving Green Transition and facing the Energy Crisis. European Commission. https://ec.europa.eu/assets/eac/culture/docs/voices-of-culture/voices-of-culture-brainstorming-report-green-transition-2023_en.pdf
Hariram, N. P., Mekha, K. B., Suganthan, V., & Sudhakar, K. (2023). Sustainalism: An Integrated Socio-Economic-Environmental Model to Address Sustainable Development and Sustainability. Sustainability, 15(13), 10682. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151310682
Imperiale, F., Fasiello, R., & Adamo, S. (2021). Sustainability Determinants of Cultural and Creative Industries in Peripheral Areas. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 14(9), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm14090438
Kalfas, D., Kalogiannidis, S., Ambas, V., & Chatzitheodoridis, F. (2024). Contribution of the Cultural and Creative Industries to Regional Development and Revitalization: A European Perspective. Urban Science, 8(2), 39. https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8020039
Lopera-Marmol, M., & Jimenez-Morales, M. (2021). Green Shooting: Media Sustainability, A New Trend. Sustainability, 13(6), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13063001
Nesta. (2022). Creative Industries and the Climate Emergency: The Path to Net Zero. Julie?s Bicycle, BOP Consulting & Nesta.
Saleh, R., & Brem, A. (2023). Creativity for sustainability: An integrative literature review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 388, 135848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.135848
Theis, T., & Tomkin, J. (2012). Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation. 12th Media Services.
Tunio, M. N., Sanchez, A., Hatem, Y. M. L., & Zakaria, A. M. (Eds.). (2024). Sustainability in Creative Industries: Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Creative Innovations-Volume 1 (1st ed. 2024 edition). Springer.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (2022). UNESCO Global Report 2022: Reshaping Policies for Creativity: Addressing Culture as a Global Public Good. United Nations. https://doi.org/10.18356/9789210015240
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Presentation of Article 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 1 70 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 45 45
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 3 8 24
Presentation (including preperation) 3 5 15
Field Research 2 15 30
Article Presentation 3 5 15
Total Work Load296
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.86
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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