Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
STV472 |
FILM CRITICISM |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
Through this course, students will have knowledge about narrative theories and the creation of filmic meaning and will have a basic knowledge of film analysis and criticism. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
The content of this course includes concepts such as cinema theories, events in the film, characters, music and fiction. In addition, the process of creating meaning in film will be mentioned. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Gains the ability to understand, categorize and extract the meaning of film. |
Uses the technical information taught in film analysis. |
Interprets and distinguishes philosophy and semiotics within the story. |
Improves the ability to write a film critique that can be published. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
General Knowledge |
Definition of film criticism |
Lecture and Discussion |
2 |
Reading and Research |
Popular film readings-criticism distinction |
Lecture and Discussion |
3 |
Reading and Research |
Responsibility of criticism |
Lecture and Discussion |
4 |
Reading and Research |
Basic concepts for criticism |
Lecture and Discussion |
5 |
Reading and Research |
Shooting, scene |
Lecture and Discussion |
6 |
Reading and Research |
Camera movements |
Lecture and Discussion |
7 |
Reading and Research |
Editing |
Lecture and Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading and Research |
Criticism and philosophy |
Lecture and Discussion |
10 |
Reading and Research |
Sociological approach in film, Historical approach in film |
Lecture and Discussion |
11 |
Reading and Research |
Semiotic approach in film, Psychoanalytic approach in film |
Lecture and Discussion |
12 |
Reading and Research |
Cognitive approach in film, feminist approach in criticism |
Lecture and Discussion |
13 |
Reading and Research |
Film Watching, Analysis and Criticism |
Lecture, Movie Screening and Discussion |
14 |
Reading and Research |
Film Watching, Analysis and Criticism |
Lecture, Movie Screening and Discussion |
15 |
Reading and Research |
An overview |
Lecture and Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Kabadayı, L. (2013). Film Eleştirisi Kuramsal Çerçeve ve Sinemamızdan Örnek Çözümlemeler. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Publishing. |
Corrigan, T. (1997). A Short Guide to Writing About Film. New York: Longman Press. |
Özden, Z. (2014), Film Eleştirisi, İstanbul: İmge Kitapevi. |
Ryan, M. (2013), Eleştiriye Giriş Edebiyat-Sinema-Kültür, Ankara: Deki Yayın. |
Benjamin, W. (2022) Sanatta ve Edebiyatta Eleştiri (Çev: Mustafa Tüzel), İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. |
Smith, G. (2008) Dünya Sinema Tarihi (Çev: Ahmet Fethi) ;stanbul: Kabalcı Yayınları. |
Benjamin, W. (1995)Estetiteze Edilmiş Yaşam (Sun: Ünsal Oskay) İstanbul: Der Yayınları. |
Büker, S.& Topçu, Y.G. (2010) Sinema: Tarih-Kuram-Eleştiri, İstanbul: Kırmızı Kedi. |
Oskay, Ü. (2014) Popüler Kültür Açısından Çağdaş Fantazya Bilim-Kurgu ve Korku Sineması, İstanbul: İnkılap Yayınevi. |
Thomson, D. (2018) Bir Film Nasıl İzlenir (Çev: Ayşecan Ay) İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
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2 |
will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
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2 |
will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
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3 |
will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
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2 |
will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
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3 |
will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
wil be able to demonstrate....
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
1 |
14 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
2 |
3 |
6 |
Assignment (Homework) |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
7 |
3 |
21 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Social Activity |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
52 |
0 |
126 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
126 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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