SIN173 Introduction to Cinema IIstanbul 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: SIN173
Course Name: Introduction to Cinema I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
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 MURAT TIRPAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BURAK KAPLAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MURAT TIRPAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: A conceptual analysis of the construction process that lasts from the idea stage to the distribution stage and the definition of the cinema terminology in this process.
Course Content: A conceptual analysis of the construction process that lasts from the idea stage to the distribution stage and the definition of the cinema terminology in this process.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A conceptual analysis of the construction process that lasts from the idea stage to the distribution stage and the definition of the cinema terminology in this process.
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) Registration Week .
2) Introduction: Course Objectives, Contents, Obligations Cinema and Spectator Relationship: Why do we listen to the story? Why watch movies? .
3) Stages of a Movie: Pre-Production Production Post-Production .
4) Pre-Production 1: Basic Concepts and Distribution of Tasks .
5) Pre-Production 2: Basic Concepts and Distribution of Tasks .
6) Production 1: Basic Concepts and Distribution of Tasks .
7) Production 2: Basic Concepts and Distribution of Tasks .
8) Midterm Exam .
9) Post-Production 1: Basic Concepts and Distribution of Tasks .
10) Post-Production 2: Basic Concepts and Distribution of Tasks .
11) Distribution, Vision and Festival Process of a Film: Functioning in the world and Turkey .
12) Film Criticism: Types of Criticism, Channels and Terminology .
13) Turkey Cinema 1: The Origin and Development Process of Contemporary Commercial Cinema .
14) Turkey Cinema 2: The Origin and Development Process of Contemporary Art Cinema .

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Bir Film Nasıl Okunur, James Monaco, Oğlak Yayıncılık
• Sinemanın Temelleri, Rıza Kıraç, İthaki Yayınları
References: • Bir Film Nasıl Okunur, James Monaco, Oğlak Yayıncılık
• Sinemanın Temelleri, Rıza Kıraç, İthaki Yayınları

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

Lesson

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

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 3 48
Application 8 2 16
Study Hours Out of Class 3 1 3
Presentations / Seminar 4 3 12
Homework Assignments 8 3 24
Quizzes 3 1 3
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 110