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 |
Prof. ASLI ALBAYRAK |
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 define the working areas and responsibilities of all staff working in the food and beverage sector by considering the occupational safety rules
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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 know the science behind cooking.
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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 develop healthy, natural, additive-free, original food formulas by understanding the the chemical reactions underlying the cooking process as well as being aware of the effects of various cooking processes on structural, sensory and chemical attributes of food.
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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 use their knowledge and skills related to gastronomy in the sector by evaluating cultural background of Turkish and World Cuisines
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2 |
Will be able to create individual menus using the principle of healthy eating plate.
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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 prepare projects within the framework of ethical values by following international developments related to gastronomy discipline.
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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 adapt easily to developments in information and communication Technologies by using life-long learning skills in business or academic life.
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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 interpret different approaches in interdisciplinary studies or business life by comparing them.
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2 |
Will be able to tell the ethical implications of their decisions and actions according to different cultural, social, humanitarian and political perspectives.
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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 |
Will be able to calculate the cost of an accommodation establishment by creating a financial plan.
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Will be able to explain the chemistry of food by using the knowledge of molecular gastronomy.
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3 |
Will be able to demonstrate responsible behavior for global environmental issues through their professional career according to sustainability criteria.
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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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