Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCENARIO WRITING TECHNIQUES | - | Spring Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Selin ULUDOĞAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Selin ULUDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To learn and execute the techniques of screenwriting for film |
| Course Content | This course contains; What is a screenplay?,Writing a synopsis,Writing a logline,Writing an outline,Writing a treatment,Writing scenes,Writing dialogue, Midterm Exam,Revising the screenplay,Polishing the screenplay,Casting ,Marketing the screenplay,Agreements for screenwriters,Final Exams. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student writes a screenplay for a short film. | 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 20, 21, 3, 6, 9 | E, F, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is a screenplay? | |
| 2 | Writing a synopsis | Assignment #1 |
| 3 | Writing a logline | Assignment # 2 |
| 4 | Writing an outline | Assignment # 3 |
| 5 | Writing a treatment | Syd Field, “The Sequence” |
| 6 | Writing scenes | Field, “Plot Points” and “The Scene” |
| 7 | Writing dialogue | Field, "The Scene” |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Presentations |
| 9 | Revising the screenplay | Assignment # 4 |
| 10 | Polishing the screenplay | Character Biography |
| 11 | Casting | Writer actor workshop |
| 12 | Marketing the screenplay | Blake Snyder, Save The Cat |
| 13 | Agreements for screenwriters | Research how to pitch a script, Blake Snyder, Save The Cat |
| 14 | Final Exams | Final Scripts Due |
| Resources |
| Syd Field - Foundations of Screenplay |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | ||||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 143 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(143/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCENARIO WRITING TECHNIQUES | - | Spring Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Selin ULUDOĞAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Selin ULUDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To learn and execute the techniques of screenwriting for film |
| Course Content | This course contains; What is a screenplay?,Writing a synopsis,Writing a logline,Writing an outline,Writing a treatment,Writing scenes,Writing dialogue, Midterm Exam,Revising the screenplay,Polishing the screenplay,Casting ,Marketing the screenplay,Agreements for screenwriters,Final Exams. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student writes a screenplay for a short film. | 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 20, 21, 3, 6, 9 | E, F, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is a screenplay? | |
| 2 | Writing a synopsis | Assignment #1 |
| 3 | Writing a logline | Assignment # 2 |
| 4 | Writing an outline | Assignment # 3 |
| 5 | Writing a treatment | Syd Field, “The Sequence” |
| 6 | Writing scenes | Field, “Plot Points” and “The Scene” |
| 7 | Writing dialogue | Field, "The Scene” |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Presentations |
| 9 | Revising the screenplay | Assignment # 4 |
| 10 | Polishing the screenplay | Character Biography |
| 11 | Casting | Writer actor workshop |
| 12 | Marketing the screenplay | Blake Snyder, Save The Cat |
| 13 | Agreements for screenwriters | Research how to pitch a script, Blake Snyder, Save The Cat |
| 14 | Final Exams | Final Scripts Due |
| Resources |
| Syd Field - Foundations of Screenplay |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | ||||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |