SIN407 Practies of Genre CinemaIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Cinema and TelevisionGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Cinema and Television
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SIN407
Course Name: Practies of Genre Cinema
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BURAK KAPLAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BURAK KAPLAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Examining the main genres such as comedy, musical, western, horror and similar genres in the context of genres in cinema, and examining the sub-genres that predominantly appeared in different periods throughout the history of cinema.
Course Content: Examining the main genres such as comedy, musical, western, horror and similar genres in the context of genres in cinema, and examining the sub-genres that predominantly appeared in different periods throughout the history of cinema.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Examining the main genres such as comedy, musical, western, horror and similar genres in the context of genres in cinema, and examining the sub-genres that predominantly appeared in different periods throughout the history of cinema.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Course Objectives, Content, Scope .
2) Definition of ‘genre’ and genres in cinema • Submission of sub-genre lists to be used for subject selection of group projects .
3) The nature and cultural context of genre films • Determination of topics and group lists of group projects .
4) Narrative structure of genre films: Conflicts, characters and visual descriptions .
5) Group Project Presentation # 1 .
6) Group Project Presentation # 2 .
7) Group Project Presentation #3 .
8) Midterm .
9) Group Project Presentation # 4 .
10) Group Project Presentation #5 .
11) Group Project Presentation #6 .
12) Group Project Presentation #7 .
13) Group Project Presentation #8 .
14) Group Project Presentation #9 .
15) Final .
16) Final .

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Popüler Sinema ve Türler, Nilgün Abisel (Alan Yayıncılık, 1995)
References: • Popüler Sinema ve Türler, Nilgün Abisel (Alan Yayıncılık, 1995)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) 1 To be able to adapt an original screenplay to a shooting script
2) 2 To be able to explain the developments of World and Turkish Cinema
3) 3 To be able to know the elements of film grammer and to develop new perspectives about film products
4) 4 To be able to learn the logic of editing and to use the programs of editing
5) 5 To be able to apply the colour correction and sound design phases
6) 6 To be able to understand the concept of story and storytelling
7) 7 To be able to complete a short film in a collective way of work
8) 8 To be able to appy all the phases of film production

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 1 To be able to adapt an original screenplay to a shooting script 5
2) 2 To be able to explain the developments of World and Turkish Cinema 5
3) 3 To be able to know the elements of film grammer and to develop new perspectives about film products 5
4) 4 To be able to learn the logic of editing and to use the programs of editing 5
5) 5 To be able to apply the colour correction and sound design phases 5
6) 6 To be able to understand the concept of story and storytelling 5
7) 7 To be able to complete a short film in a collective way of work 5
8) 8 To be able to appy all the phases of film production 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Lab
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 9 9 81
Application 1 1 1
Study Hours Out of Class 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 87