Master of Arts in Cinema & Television non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SİN535

Course Name:

Writing on Film and Criticisim I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. 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:

The main aim of this course is to write skills in the field of film criticism.
to gain. Lessons, scenes and sequences contain its contribution to holistic understanding with details; with the features of filmmaking identifying themes and styles inherent in the film; on film culture discusses the ways of discussing and writing, and this view andbuilds understanding. This course is a work of art created by cinema,examples of technical craftsmanship, sociocultural and ideological production and global will ensure that it is recognized and treated as a product of the media field acquire tools, analyze and evaluate with these contextsis designed to be.

Course Content:

In order to evaluate this film as a whole, especially the film
will improve the writing of critique and participation in verbal discussions, language and expression
contains information and practices to strengthen. In this lesson students will learn the movie,
they treat it as an object of cultural and critical analysis. Film literacy
This course is the basis of history, film techniques, genres, film theory and
focuses on criticism. To analyze films with their content and formats and
various conceptual, theoretical and analytical to evaluate
approaches are included. Thus, the social and cultural impact of movies
comprehension of their interactions with deeper layers,
it is possible to evaluate and express. Students
in-class and out-of-class assignments they will do are professional, critical and academic
guides literary studies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Artistic, aesthetic, cultural, historical and social measures the value of the film as a cultural product in terms of and evaluates
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Defines criticism; film presentation, theoretical and know the distinction between critical literature and in this field produces articles
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)	What is Film Criticism?	none
2)	Writing about the movie. Sample movie introductions	none
3)	Reading and writing a movie from different angles	none
4)	Reading and writing a movie from different angles	none
5)	Preparation to start writing	none
6)	Basic terminology and concepts I Film Studies	none
7)	Midterm	none
8)	Basic terminology and concepts II Film Studies	none
9)	Theoretical Approaches I Cinema History / History	none
10)	Theoretical Approaches II Auteur / Genre	none
11)	Theoretical Approaches III Philosophy / Sociology	none
12)	Theoretical Approaches IV Policy / Ideology	none
13)	Theoretical Approaches V Gender / Ethnicity	none
14)	final exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Corrigan, T. (2013) Film Eleştirisi: El Kitabı, Ahmet Gürata (çev.),
Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları.
Corrigan, T. (2014) A Short Guide to Writing about Film. NY: Pearson.
Diğer Kaynaklar
Kabadayı, Lale (2013) Film Eleştirisi: Kuramsal Çerçeve ve
Sinemamızdan Örnek Çözümlemeler, İstanbul: Ayrıntı
Gocsik, K. & Barsam, R. & Monahan, D. (2013) Writing About Movies.
NY & London: Norton & Company. (3rd Ed.)

References:

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) The Master 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)	The Master 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
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	5	15	75
Project	3	20	60
Homework Assignments	5	20	100
Quizzes	2	6	12
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			301