TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	4
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn to consider cinema as a form of communication and a mirror of society, 2) Know the difference between the concepts of representation and construction, and can analyze how representation is used in cinema, 3) Learn to read movies as a narrative form, 4) Since it will develop a certain reflexivity about what the fiction, visual design elements, what is shown and what is not shown indicate, what it says or what it hides in a visual narrative, it can also establish a selective and careful language in its own visual communication designs.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION	The aim of the course is; to consider cinema as a "way of seeing" and to reveal the cultural codes behind cinematic narratives. In this context, the concept of representation in cinema will be discussed and the reflections of the screen will be sought in the individual and collective memory. During this quest, it will be learned how visual design elements such as light, color, form and space should be handled in terms of the construction of narrative and meaning.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Meeting and General Information About the Course. 2nd Week A Brief Look at the History of Cinema 3rd Week Concepts of Representation and Construction in Cinema 4th Week The Relationship between Semiotics and Symbol Usage in Cinema and the Concept of Representation 5th Week The Relationship between Cinema and Culture Industry as a Communication Tool and Language 6th Week The Place and Importance of Cinematic Perspective (gaze) in Constructing a Narrative 7th Week Midterm 8th Week Cinema and Cultural Studies 9th Week Discussion on Cinematic Narrative and Society Relation 10th Week Discussion on Cinematic Narrative and Individual Relationship 11th Week Representation in Cinema: Movie Reviews 12th Week Representation in Cinema: Movie Reviews 13th Week Representation in Cinema: Movie Reviews 14th Week Project Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Mandatory Reading List: - Kültürel Çalışmalar ve Sinema, Serpil Kırel, Kırmızı Kedi Yayınları. - Temsil, Stuart Hall, Pinhan Yayıncılık. Reccomended Resources: - Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam, Peter Wollen, Metis Yayıncılık. - Sinema Dili, Oğuz Makal, Su Yayınları. - Sinema ve Felsefe, Dücane Cündioğlu, Kapı Yayınları. - Sinema Neyi Anlatır? Oluk Ersümer, Hayalperest Yayınevi.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Practice,Presentation,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Attendance 1 10 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7 Course hours 14 2 28 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1 1 Homework 1 15 15 Project 1 30 30 Total Workload 90 Total Workload / 30 3 ECTS Credits of the Course 4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No