SCENARIO WRITING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ILT372	SCENARIO WRITING TECHNIQUES	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	Assist.Prof. PARVIN HEIDARI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to give students the ability to write film script. To recognize the basic features of the concept of Dramatic Conflict and the rules to be followed in writing scripts, the choosing the right language and words, the creation of the creative idea, to develop cinema, short films and stories with examples.
Contents of the Course Unit:	To understand the differences between scenario technique with the other types of writing technique, to explore the technical, aesthetic, creative writing and meaning processes of the texts prepared for the purposes of short film, cinema text, advertising and publicity and to contribute to the use of language in a simple and in the easiest way. Students will be able to learn all stages of screen-writing and prepare for film production.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Use basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
Explain the transfer functions of visual language with the story.
Identify the modern techniques, tools and cinema and television technologies necessary for applications related to the field.
Explain how to make projects in Cinema and Television by using the professional environment and tools related to the field.
Know scenario techniques and types.
Write the story in script format.
Know the techniques of character creation in scenario.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and Research	Dramatic Conflict Concept	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
2	Reading and Research	Writing, meaning and communication	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
3	Reading and Research	Creative writing, Professional Writing Rules, Perspective detection	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
4	Reading and Research	Wordings for thought transference	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
5	Reading and Research	Story, action sequence study	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
6	Reading and Research	Creating exemplary stories using one theme	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
7	Reading and Research	Creating exemplary stories using one theme	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and Research	Creating two different stories using one theme	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
10	Reading and Research	Transform story into outline	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
11	Reading and Research	Writing study from outline to story and evaluation	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
12	Reading and Research	Writing study from outline to story and evaluation	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
13	Reading and Research	Short film scenario technique	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
14	Reading and Research	Feature film scenario technique	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
15	Reading and Research	Feature film scenario technique	Lecture, Presentations, Movie Screening and Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Chion, M. (2003). Bir Senaryo Yazmak. Istanbul: Agora Library.
Basol, O. (2017). Senaryo Kitabi: Senaryo Yazım Teknikleri ve Oykuleri Istanbul: Ithaki Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.
2	By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community.
2	Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.
3	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.

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	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	3	9
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	7	3	21
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	2	3	6
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	3	3	9
Social Activity	3	3	9
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	2	3	6
Report Writing	2	3	6
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