At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn that cinema is an art 2) Learn the evolution of cinema in its historical process 3) Gain a critical point of view about the place and importance of cinema within social life
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
The course is an introduction to theoretical and practical components of cinema art. Technical and formal elements that constitute a film, film genres and variations, milestones of history of cinema and cinema in Turkey will be examined with film screenings, practice in course and discussions.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General introduction, information about course content, source texts and films. A general introduction to the art of cinema
2nd Week
Cinema history I; Pre-cinema technology. The invention of the cinematograph / the birth of the cinema. Early years and silent cinema. Silent Gags
3rd Week
Cinema history II; Soviet silent cinema and montage
4th Week
Cinema history III; Transition to sound film. Classic Hollywood Cinema
5th Week
Movements in cinema; expressionism, impressionism, realism, poetic realism, neorealism, new wave, free cinema, new cinema, experimental cinema, 1-2-3rd Cinema, American independent cinema
6th Week
Genres in cinema
7th Week
Film Production Stages, Film Crew
8th Week
Midterm Exam Week
9th Week
Narrative Elements in Cinema I. Scenario / Narration
10th Week
Narrative Elements in Cinema II. Mise-en-scene
11th Week
Narrative Elements in Cinema III. Cinematography
12th Week
Narrative Elements in Cinema IV. Editing
13th Week
Narrative Elements in Cinema V. Sound
14th Week
General evaluation of the term
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Abisel, N. (2010). Sessiz Sinema. (2.Baskı). Ankara: De Ki. Bordwell, D. & Thompson, K. (2008). Film Sanatı. (Çev. E. Yılmaz). Ankara: De Ki. Clarke, James. (2012). Sinema Akımları. (Çev. Ç.E.Babaoğlu). İstanbul: Kalkedon. Hayward, Susan. (). Sinemanın Temel Kavramları (Çev. U. Kutay & M. Çavuş). İstanbul: Es Yayınları. Monaco, J. (2001). Bir Film Nasıl Okunur? Sinema Dili, Tarihi ve Kuramı (Çev. E. Yılmaz). İstanbul: Oğlak. Teksoy, R. (2005). Rekin Teksoy?un Sinema Tarihi Birinci Cilt. İstanbul: Oğlak.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
60
60
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
50
50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Field Research
14
1
14
Total Workload
212
Total Workload / 30
7,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)