The purpose of the course that revolves around the central questions "What is a documentary?" "Why has the documentary become one of the most discussed and debated film genres in today's world?" "What does creative documentary mean?" and "What are the reasons for the global recognition of creative documentaries produced in Turkey in recent years?". It is to address the significance of documentary filmmaking in an informative and contemporary manner, focusing on the relationship between documentaries and real life across a broad spectrum, from early avant-garde documentaries to social media films.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to course,Discussion on Documentary,History of Documentary - City Symphonies,History of Documentary 2 - City Symphonies,Stan Brakhage and artist documentaries,Economy of documentary,Documentary and ethics,Dziga Vertov,Cinema Verité,Types of documentary and sub-genres,Memory and archive,Ethnographic film,Documentary in Türkiye,Creative documentaries.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Demonstrate an understanding of the history of documentary filmmaking.
10, 11, 19, 6
A, E, F
2. Analyze key concepts in documentary filmmaking.
10, 11, 19, 6
A, E, F
3. Explain various approaches and genres of documentary film.
10, 11, 6
A, E, F
4. Analyze the close relationship between documentary and social, cultural, political, economic and technological transformations.
10, 11, 19, 6
A, E, F
5. Compare the differences and similarities between documentary and fiction film.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to course
2
Discussion on Documentary
3
History of Documentary - City Symphonies
4
History of Documentary 2 - City Symphonies
5
Stan Brakhage and artist documentaries
6
Economy of documentary
7
Documentary and ethics
8
Dziga Vertov
9
Cinema Verité
10
Types of documentary and sub-genres
11
Memory and archive
12
Ethnographic film
13
Documentary in Türkiye
14
Creative documentaries
Resources
Seneler-Annie Ernaux
Reality Hunger: A Manifesto-David Shields
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
To be able to understand the basic concepts of Radio and Television.
X
2
Will be able to master general action in radio and tlevision systems
X
3
Will be able to master legislation of radio and television systems
X
4
Will be able to obtain basic law and business ethics.
5
Will be able to obtain written and verbal informations
X
6
Will be able to comment and evaluate concerning with course of legislation
X
7
Will be pursuit and dissolution on account of transaction and affairs of legislation
X
8
Wiil be able to know English and information technology required to provide services.
X
9
Will be able to apply radio and tlevision process in the direct of course information, in accordance with team work or self study.
X
10
Will be able to obtain ability of making a decision autonomously and using initiative.
X
11
Will be able to know importance of life long learning, following changings about social insurance and obtain ability of evaluation.
X
12
Will be able to verbalisation and deposition about radio and television.
X
13
Will be able to reply by using information technologies to other persons and institues.
X
14
Will be able to maintain process about social insurance in accordance with abilities.
X
15
Will be able to be aware of professional ethics, responsibility, quality, law and treat fairly.
X
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
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
DOCUMENTARY FILM
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Sonıa LOTFI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Orhan DEDE, Lect. Sonıa LOTFI
Assistant(s)
Aim
The purpose of the course that revolves around the central questions "What is a documentary?" "Why has the documentary become one of the most discussed and debated film genres in today's world?" "What does creative documentary mean?" and "What are the reasons for the global recognition of creative documentaries produced in Turkey in recent years?". It is to address the significance of documentary filmmaking in an informative and contemporary manner, focusing on the relationship between documentaries and real life across a broad spectrum, from early avant-garde documentaries to social media films.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to course,Discussion on Documentary,History of Documentary - City Symphonies,History of Documentary 2 - City Symphonies,Stan Brakhage and artist documentaries,Economy of documentary,Documentary and ethics,Dziga Vertov,Cinema Verité,Types of documentary and sub-genres,Memory and archive,Ethnographic film,Documentary in Türkiye,Creative documentaries.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Demonstrate an understanding of the history of documentary filmmaking.
10, 11, 19, 6
A, E, F
2. Analyze key concepts in documentary filmmaking.
10, 11, 19, 6
A, E, F
3. Explain various approaches and genres of documentary film.
10, 11, 6
A, E, F
4. Analyze the close relationship between documentary and social, cultural, political, economic and technological transformations.
10, 11, 19, 6
A, E, F
5. Compare the differences and similarities between documentary and fiction film.
