FILM INDUSTRY, FINANCING AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
STV411	FILM INDUSTRY, FINANCING AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS	7	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. EMRE DOĞAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RABİYA SALTİK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to have a comprehensive knowledge of the cinema industry's operation, economic structure, marketing process and financial structure, and to have an idea about the contribution to other sectors and economy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the financing of cinema and the ways in the distribution process. The paths followed in the period from project development to financing, from financing to marketing and demonstration will be discussed. The common and differentiating aspects of the domestic and foreign sectors will be presented with examples.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic elements of film industry.
Explain the differences between domestic film industry, foreign film industry and low budget films.
Compare the effects of successful and unsuccessful distribution on the audience.
Tell the theories relating to correct determination of finance, distribution and marketing.
Relate between cinema as an art and cinema as an industry.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and Research	Local and foreign film industry	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
2	Reading and Research	Effects of globalization on cinema	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
3	Reading and Research	Project development in cinema industry	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
4	Reading and Research	Marketing in cinema industry	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
5	Reading and Research	Film studios in the world and in Turkey, independent cinema	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
6	Reading and Research	Financing in film industry	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
7	Reading and Research	Financial support mechanisms in cinema production	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and Research	Promotion, public relations and sponsorship process	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
10	Reading and Research	Process of the distribution to motion picture theatres, selling to other systems and screening	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
11	Reading and Research	Cinema and audience relationship	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
12	Reading and Research	Festivals	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
13	Reading and Research	Cinema as an art and industrial presentation	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
14	Reading and Research	Effects of film crew in industrial marketing process	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
15	Reading and Research	Financing, production and distribution of low budget films	Lecture, Presentation, Movie Screening and Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Balio, T. (1985).The American Film Industry. London: University of Wisconsin Press.
Koksal, S. (2017). Sinemada Yapım ve Yonetim. Istanbul: Yitik Ulke 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 define the concepts related to radio, cinema and television sectors.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in radio, cinema and television fields.					4
2	Students will be able to comprehend the historical processes of radio, television, and cinema, media, and communication fields and compare them with today's sectoral trends.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.			2
2	Students will be able to using advanced knowledge and skills in thier field, they can analyze the data obtained during their studies and solve based on evidence.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the radio, television and cinema sectors with the practical methods.					4
2	Students will be able to work in the field of radio, television and cinema, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.				3
3	Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking radio, television, and cinema fields with other arranged disciplines.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to admninist individual and collaborative work in groups such as projects, social activity, artistic activity.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They come to each lesson with a review of the research that is relevant to the topic to be worked on, thus students will be able to improve their life-long exploration of the developments in the field.			2
2	Students will be able to question the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of radio, television, and cinema.			2
3	Students will be able to develop vocational learning skills in the field and reflect them in their own work, contributing to the ability of individuals who work together to gain these skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; ideas and suggestions for solving the problems.					4
2	Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, and skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests, and similar organizations.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in radio, television, and cinema fields and applies them in the working environment.					4
2	Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of radio, television, and cinema organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.					4

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	5	6	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	3	4	12
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	130