Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES of RADIO, TV and CINEMATOGRAPY | RTS1150720 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine and apply the basic forms of expression, narrative structure and aesthetic elements of cinema and television. Throughout the course, elements such as film form, narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound will be discussed, and the functions of these elements in the art of cinema will be discussed with examples from different periods and genres. At the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and equipment to evaluate a film from a technical and aesthetic point of view. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction - The Art of Film and Filmmaking,Film Form and Meaning,Narrative Form I - Basic Principles,Narrative Form II - Alternative Structures,Mise-en-scene I - Space, Costume, Lighting,Mise-en-scene II - Acting and Composition,Cinematography I - Framing and Shooting,Midterm,Cinematography II - Camera Movement and Color,Editing I - Continuity Editing,Editing II - Discontinuity and Experimental Uses,Sound I - Basic Elements of Sound,Sound II - Sound Design and Its Use in Narrative,Transitioning into Practice,Final Exam. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Applies the formal and stylistic elements of Cinema and Television in research and projects. | 10, 14, 16, 18, 9 | |
| Analyzes the technical basics of cinema in comparison with radio and television. | 10, 14, 16, 18, 20, 6, 9 | A, E |
| Understands the basic processes of film production and applies this knowledge in applied projects. | 10, 9 | C, E, G |
| It deals with various film genres and evaluates their cinematic features through critical analysis. | C, E, G | |
| Examines the differences between television and film and analyzes these media forms comparatively. | A, B, C, G | |
| Evaluates the effects of the Internet and digital media on film and television from a critical perspective. | 10, 13, 9 | C, E, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction - The Art of Film and Filmmaking | - Topics: Film as art, film industry, creativity and technology - Reading: The Art of Film, Part 1: The Art of Film Filmmaking, p. 2 |
| 2 | Film Form and Meaning | Reading: Chapter 2: The Importance of Film Form, p. 56 - Film: The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
| 3 | Narrative Form I - Basic Principles | Reading: Chapter 3 (first half): Functioning of the narrative system, causality, time, space The Movie: Casablanca (Michael Curtiz, 1942) |
| 4 | Narrative Form II - Alternative Structures | Reading: Part 3 (second half): Classical Hollywood narrative, alternative narratives Film: Citizen Kane (Orson Welles, 1941) |
| 5 | Mise-en-scene I - Space, Costume, Lighting | Reading Chapter 4 (first half) Film: La règle du jeu (Jean Renoir, 1939) |
| 6 | Mise-en-scene II - Acting and Composition | Reading Chapter 4 (second half) Film: M (Fritz Lang, 1931) |
| 7 | Cinematography I - Framing and Shooting | Reading Chapter 5 (first half) Film: Faust (F.W. Murnau, 1926) |
| 8 | Midterm | The midterm exam will be covering all the topics covered in the course until week 7. |
| 9 | Cinematography II - Camera Movement and Color | Reading: Chapter 5 (second half) Movie: Rebel Without a Cause (Nicholas Ray, 1955) |
| 10 | Editing I - Continuity Editing | Reading Chapter 6 (first half) The Movie: The Maltese Falcon (John Huston, 1941) |
| 11 | Editing II - Discontinuity and Experimental Uses | Reading: Chapter 6 (second half) Film: À bout de souffle (Jean-Luc Godard, 1960) |
| 12 | Sound I - Basic Elements of Sound | Reading: Chapter 7 (first half) Movie: Jules et Jim (François Truffaut, 1962) |
| 13 | Sound II - Sound Design and Its Use in Narrative | Reading: Chapter 7 (second half) + Chapter 8 Film: The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974) |
| 14 | Transitioning into Practice | Topics: General review and putting theory into practice. |
| 15 | Final Exam | The exam will be covering all topics. |
| Resources |
| Bordwell, David, and Kristin Thompson. 2019. Film Art: An Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
| Poynter, D. (2015). The Handbook of Technical Writing. Bedford/St. Martin's. Millerson, G. (2015). Video Production Handbook. Routledge. Litwak, M. J. (2017). Reel Power: The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood. University of Texas Press. Blumenthal, R. (2017). Lighting for Cinematography: A Practical Guide to the Art and Craft of Lighting for the Moving Image. Bloomsbury Academic. Katz, S. (2015). Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen. Michael Wiese Productions. Viers, R. (2011). The Location Sound Bible: How to Record Professional Dialog for Film and TV. Michael Wiese Productions. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | X | |||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | ||||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | ||||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | ||||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | ||||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | X | |||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | ||||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | X | |||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | ||||||
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 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 178 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(178/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES of RADIO, TV and CINEMATOGRAPY | RTS1150720 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine and apply the basic forms of expression, narrative structure and aesthetic elements of cinema and television. Throughout the course, elements such as film form, narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound will be discussed, and the functions of these elements in the art of cinema will be discussed with examples from different periods and genres. At the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and equipment to evaluate a film from a technical and aesthetic point of view. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction - The Art of Film and Filmmaking,Film Form and Meaning,Narrative Form I - Basic Principles,Narrative Form II - Alternative Structures,Mise-en-scene I - Space, Costume, Lighting,Mise-en-scene II - Acting and Composition,Cinematography I - Framing and Shooting,Midterm,Cinematography II - Camera Movement and Color,Editing I - Continuity Editing,Editing II - Discontinuity and Experimental Uses,Sound I - Basic Elements of Sound,Sound II - Sound Design and Its Use in Narrative,Transitioning into Practice,Final Exam. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Applies the formal and stylistic elements of Cinema and Television in research and projects. | 10, 14, 16, 18, 9 | |
| Analyzes the technical basics of cinema in comparison with radio and television. | 10, 14, 16, 18, 20, 6, 9 | A, E |
| Understands the basic processes of film production and applies this knowledge in applied projects. | 10, 9 | C, E, G |
| It deals with various film genres and evaluates their cinematic features through critical analysis. | C, E, G | |
| Examines the differences between television and film and analyzes these media forms comparatively. | A, B, C, G | |
| Evaluates the effects of the Internet and digital media on film and television from a critical perspective. | 10, 13, 9 | C, E, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction - The Art of Film and Filmmaking | - Topics: Film as art, film industry, creativity and technology - Reading: The Art of Film, Part 1: The Art of Film Filmmaking, p. 2 |
| 2 | Film Form and Meaning | Reading: Chapter 2: The Importance of Film Form, p. 56 - Film: The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
| 3 | Narrative Form I - Basic Principles | Reading: Chapter 3 (first half): Functioning of the narrative system, causality, time, space The Movie: Casablanca (Michael Curtiz, 1942) |
| 4 | Narrative Form II - Alternative Structures | Reading: Part 3 (second half): Classical Hollywood narrative, alternative narratives Film: Citizen Kane (Orson Welles, 1941) |
| 5 | Mise-en-scene I - Space, Costume, Lighting | Reading Chapter 4 (first half) Film: La règle du jeu (Jean Renoir, 1939) |
| 6 | Mise-en-scene II - Acting and Composition | Reading Chapter 4 (second half) Film: M (Fritz Lang, 1931) |
| 7 | Cinematography I - Framing and Shooting | Reading Chapter 5 (first half) Film: Faust (F.W. Murnau, 1926) |
| 8 | Midterm | The midterm exam will be covering all the topics covered in the course until week 7. |
| 9 | Cinematography II - Camera Movement and Color | Reading: Chapter 5 (second half) Movie: Rebel Without a Cause (Nicholas Ray, 1955) |
| 10 | Editing I - Continuity Editing | Reading Chapter 6 (first half) The Movie: The Maltese Falcon (John Huston, 1941) |
| 11 | Editing II - Discontinuity and Experimental Uses | Reading: Chapter 6 (second half) Film: À bout de souffle (Jean-Luc Godard, 1960) |
| 12 | Sound I - Basic Elements of Sound | Reading: Chapter 7 (first half) Movie: Jules et Jim (François Truffaut, 1962) |
| 13 | Sound II - Sound Design and Its Use in Narrative | Reading: Chapter 7 (second half) + Chapter 8 Film: The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974) |
| 14 | Transitioning into Practice | Topics: General review and putting theory into practice. |
| 15 | Final Exam | The exam will be covering all topics. |
| Resources |
| Bordwell, David, and Kristin Thompson. 2019. Film Art: An Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
| Poynter, D. (2015). The Handbook of Technical Writing. Bedford/St. Martin's. Millerson, G. (2015). Video Production Handbook. Routledge. Litwak, M. J. (2017). Reel Power: The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood. University of Texas Press. Blumenthal, R. (2017). Lighting for Cinematography: A Practical Guide to the Art and Craft of Lighting for the Moving Image. Bloomsbury Academic. Katz, S. (2015). Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen. Michael Wiese Productions. Viers, R. (2011). The Location Sound Bible: How to Record Professional Dialog for Film and TV. Michael Wiese Productions. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | X | |||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | ||||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | ||||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | ||||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | ||||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | X | |||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | ||||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | X | |||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |