At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have the basic knowledge of methods and techniques related to cinema. 2) Have the ability of transferring his/her knowledge about cinema to a film product, can draft a creative product. 3) Learn to work as a team member whil planning the product.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Students are expected to realize their short film project proposals (including documentary, experimental and making of videos) created in Short Film Production I. This semester is organized as a step-by-step production journey through three major steps of film production: Pre-production (crewing up, shooting plan, script breakdown, choosing the cast, location scouting etc.), Production (shooting, directing actors, continuity, regie etc.) and Post-production (editing, sounc mixing etc.). The course focuses on the process from script to screen. The learning process centers around the student's own ideas and works. The course expects the students to realize their short film projects, design their publicity materials and encourages them to submit their work to film festivals.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introductıon: "Are you a short film maker?"
2nd Week
Fılm grammer: Space frame relatıon.
3rd Week
Fılm grammer: Camera as the narrator.
4th Week
Fılm grammer: Edıtıng as the storyteller.
5th Week
Fılm grammer: In between scenes: transıtıons.
6th Week
Fılm grammer: Iconography.
7th Week
Fılm grammer: Sound desıgn and soundtrack.
8th Week
Mıd-term week
9th Week
Concept development: Short ıs good.
10th Week
Concept development: Do you have a story to tell? On idea creatıng.
11th Week
Concept development: Wrıtıng a short fılm scenarıo.
12th Week
Concept development: From ıdea to paper.
13th Week
Concept development: How to prepare a project proposal.
14th Week
Review.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Başol, Öktem (2010) Senaryo Kitabı: Senaryo Yazım Teknikleri ve Film Örnekleri İstanbul: Pana Film Yayınları Sanat Dizisi Corrigan, Timothy (2008). Film Eleştirisi El Kitabı. Çev: Ahmet Gürata. DipnotYayınları. Cowgill, Linda (2005) Writing Short Films: Structure and Content for Screenwriters Lone Eagle Dancyger, Ken & Cooper, Pat Kısa Film Yazmak İstanbul: Es yayınları Egri Lagos, (2004) The Art of Dramatic Writing: The Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives, London: Touchstone Books Simon & Schuster. Elsaesser Thomas and Warren Buckland. (2002) Studying Contemporary American Film: A Guide to Movie Analysis. London: Arnold SCAF. Katz, Steven (1991) Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing From Concept to Screen Oxford: Media Manual Focal Press Marie, Kathryn (2010) Film Music: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press. Munroe, Roberta (2009) How Not to Make a Short Film: Secrets from a Sundance Programmer, Hyperion. Millerson, Gerald (2006) Video Camera Techniques. Oxford: Media Manual Focal Press. Ward, Peter (2005) Picture Composition for Film and Television. Oxford: Media Manual Focal Press
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Practice,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
10
Assignment
5
50
Practice
1
15
Total(%)
75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
25
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
20
20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
5
10
50
Project
1
10
10
Total Workload
156
Total Workload / 30
5,2
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
