SİN537 Narration in Documentary CinemaIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Cinema & Television non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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: SİN537
Course Name: Narration in Documentary Cinema
Course Semester: Fall
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: 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 : Öğr.Gör. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To understand the dynamics, structure and narrative style of documentary cinema by examining the historical development of documentary cinema.
Course Content: The historical process of documentary cinema and the structural elements of documentary cinema constitute the content of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To learn the historical development of documentary cinema
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To learn and apply the structural elements of documentary cinema.
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) Components of documentary cinema none
2) Soviet montage and conceptual tracking Poetic documentary none
3) Spatial and emotional impact of shots none
4) Contribution of continuity to reality Observer Documentary none
5) Recognition of characters through conversations Fiction-cut none
6) Drama none
7) Narration through the character Conflict none
8) Midterm none
9) Brecht and alienating the audience segmented narration none
10) reflective documentary none
11) The structuring of the narrative – the story and the storyline Perspective and subjectivity none
12) explanatory documentary none
13) General evaluation none
14) final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: none / yok
References: Bill Nichols -Belgesel Sinemaya Giriş Belgesel Sinema 2009-2010 BSB Yayınları Belgesel Sinema 2008 BSB Yayınları Dave Saunders- Belgesel Paul Rotha- Belgesel Sinema

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

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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