At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know characteristics of producing. 2) Know all the production steps 3) Get the ability of using information in practice, project designing and making.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Aim of this course is to introduce all the production steps of a film project from the very beginning of an idea through sales and distribution from the perspective of the producer. The main titles that will be covered in this course are: producer and the production team, developing a project, pitching, budget and financial planning, funds, producer in preproduction, production and post production, distribution and marketing, different film genres and different production strategies, film industry through the perspective of a producer.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Producer and the production team.
2nd Week
Project and development of a project through the perspective of a producer, script writing, co-operation of producer-director-script writer.
3rd Week
Preparation of the project file, Pitching
4th Week
Financial planning and budget.
5th Week
Producer in pre-production; Casting, co-operation with the art director.
6th Week
Producer in pre-production; setting the crew and hiring the technical equipments.
7th Week
Producer in pre-production; location research, correspondence, shooting permissions, copyrights.
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Production organization; production schedule and production planning charts.
10th Week
Producer in production period; set and field work.
11th Week
Producer in post-production; Editing, trailer, press release, promotional activities, archiving, distribution and film festivals.
Different film genres and different production strategies
14th Week
Film industry through the perspective of a producer; production companies, crew and equipment hiring firms, independent cinema.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
- Sinema Ve Videoda Kısa Film 1-2-3.Cilt - Türk Film Araştırmalarında Yeni Yönelimler 7 Sinema Ve Para - Bağımsız Sinema - The Art Of Film Funding - The Complete Film Production Handbook - Producer To Producer: A Step By Step Guide To Low Budgets Independent Film Producing - 43 Ways To Finance Your Feature Film - The Insiders Guide To Independent Film Distribution - Film And Video Budgets - The Complete Filmmakers Guide To Film Festivals - Contracts For the Film & Television Industry - The Ultimate Guide To Film Distribution And Marketing For The Digital Era
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
60
Total(%)
100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
0
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
40
40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
1
60
60
Meeting with advisor
3
3
9
Total Workload
153
Total Workload / 30
5,1
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
