SIN605 Creativity in Documentary FilmIstanbul 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: SIN605
Course Name: Creativity in Documentary Film
Course Semester: 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 BAHAR KILIÇ ADİLÇE
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BAHAR KILIÇ ADİLÇE
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It aims to enable students to acquire creative approaches in documentary, apart from the traditional didactic narrative structure of the documentary.
Course Content: The course examines creative methods in documentary filmmaking against conventional storytelling. To be discussed is the film technique used to create a unique documentary film language. It depicts the contribution of creativity from the components that emerged in the film’s elements.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To learn the structural elements and comprehension of the narrative language of the documentary cinema
2) Understanding the distinctions between innovative documentary genres and traditional documentary. Recognizing the subjective identity of documentary filmmaking.
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) Documentary technique in cinema and components of traditional documentary none
2) Main shooting techniques in documentary filmmaking none
3) Spatial and emotional impact of shots, contribution of continuity to reality Observer Documentary and recognition of characters through conversations: edit to cut none
4) Dramatic structure in documentary none
5) Dramatic structure in documentary none
6) Creating protagonist in documentary none
7) The structuring of the narrative – the story and the storyline Perspective and subjectivity none
8) Brecht and alienating the audience segmented narration none
9) mid-term none
10) Experimental documentary and essay-film none
11) Experimental documentary and essay-film none
12) From archive to narrative: Making meaning in desktop documentary filmmaking none
13) Directing in a documentary: recording the mise en scene and performance none
14) Director's point of view and ethical distance from the object in documentary cinema none
15) General evaluation none
16) Final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yok
References: none

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

2

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