FILM AND MYTHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
STV366	FILM AND MYTHOLOGY	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:	The aim of this course is to frame this network of mutual relations between cinema and mythology, to examine the films inspired by mythology and to show how to benefit from mythology by making a film.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Examine the relationship between cinema and mythology. Analyzing the films in order to explain the relationship between mythology and cinema.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to identify mythological images and themes in films
Interpret the mythological images and themes in films
To be able to determine mythological structure in films
To be able to analyze films according to mythological paradigms
Ability to use mythological images and themes when shooting a movie

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and research about the subject	Historical journey of myths	Lecture and Discussion
2	Reading and research about the subject	Analyzing the modern myths	Lecture and Discussion
3	Reading and research about the subject	The relationship between cinema and mythology	Lecture and Discussion
4	Reading and research about the subject	Hero's Journey motif	Lecture and Discussion
5	Reading and research about the subject	Creating a hero in cinema and Joseph Campbell	Lecture and Discussion
6	Reading and research about the subject	Creating a hero in cinema and Joseph Campbell	Lecture and Discussion
7	Reading and research about the subject	Cinema and mythological figures	Lecture and Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and research about the subject	Sample films of mythological figures in cinema	Lecture and Discussion
10	Reading and research about the subject	Sample films of mythological figures in cinema	Lecture and Discussion
11	Reading and research about the subject	The new mythological figures created by cinema	Lecture and Discussion
12	Reading and research about the subject	The new mythological figures created by cinema	Lecture and Discussion
13	Reading and research about the subject	Case films and the use of mythological figures	Lecture and Discussion
14	Reading and research about the subject	Case films and the use of mythological figures	Lecture and Discussion
15	Reading and research about the subject	Case films and the use of mythological figures	Lecture and Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tecimer, Ö. (2005). Sinema Modern Mitoloji. İstanbul: Planb Publishing.
Ferrell, W, K. (2000). Literature and Film as Modern Mythology. Westport: Greenwood Publishing.
Atayman, V. Çetinkaya, T. (2016). Popüler Sinema'nın Mitolojisi. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
Vogler, C. (2009). Yazarın Yolculuğu. İstanbul: Okuyan Us Yayınları.
Indick, W. (2011). Senaryo Yazarları İçin Psikoloji. İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı.
Rank, O. (2014). Doğum Travması. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
Campbell, J. (2010). Kahramanın Sonsuz Yolculuğu. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi.
March, J. (2018). Klasik Mitler. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
Campbell, J. Moyers, B. (2007). Mitolojinin Gücü. İstanbul: MediaCat.
Voytilla, S. (2020). Sinema ve Mit. İstanbul: Hil Yayınvevi.

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
Assignment (Homework)	5	2	10
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	3	3	9
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	7	2	14
Report Writing	0	0	0
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	55	0	127