SIN608 Contemporary Narratives in TVIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Cinema and Television (DR)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Cinema and Television (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code: SIN608
Course Name: Contemporary Narratives in TV
Course Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 10
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. 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: It surveys the difference of current content in television from traditional TV broadcast systems.
Course Content: The course examines the contemporary narrative structure of television series and movies. To be analyzed the long-form narrative structure of the series that made for television.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) It is understood that television has moved away from the traditional broadcasting perception and transformed into a modern narrative.
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 to traditional television broadcasting system yok
2) Main concepts of television programmes and structures of television none
3) Technological developments and home theatre systems: TV on the big screen none
4) Film and television industry partnerships: Hollywood from past to present none
5) Film and television industry partnerships: Hollywood from past to present none
6) HBO as the premium channel of the subscription payment model: It is not TV, it is HBO. none
7) Television programming approaching the cinema with HBO none
8) Mid-term none
9) Transforming television series as from periodic segments to long narrative format none
10) Selling television programs through ancillary market: Box-set DVDs and internet none
11) Changing production and consumption modals with internet technologies: The sample Netflix none
12) Analyzing modern television series: The Sopranos none
13) Analyzing modern television series: Breaking Bad none
14) Analyzing modern television series: Game of Thrones none
15) Analyzing modern television series: House of Cards none
16) Final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yok
References: yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) PhD program in Cinema and Television provides students with the ability to access, compile, interpret and evaluate information using scientific research methods.
2) Cinema and Television technical knowledge is learned and reinforced to gain expertise within the sector.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) PhD program in Cinema and Television provides students with the ability to access, compile, interpret and evaluate information using scientific research methods. 5
2) Cinema and Television technical knowledge is learned and reinforced to gain expertise within the sector. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Presentation

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 16 16 256
Application 1 1 1
Study Hours Out of Class 1 1 1
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 262