CAMERA AND SHOOTING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY329	CAMERA AND SHOOTING TECHNIQUES	5	4	2	7

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	Assoc.Prof. UĞUR BALOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. FERHAT ZENGİN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills on camera shooting techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic camera movements according to program types, rules of composition and differences of shooting techniques. Also, the camera and shooting technique rules explained in the course are reinforced with individual or group assignments. Group assignments are limited to max. three people. Students take a different position in the filmmaking process of each course or project assignment; In this way, they can gain skills that needed in the field in many ways.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe history of camera, technology and main differences between cameras.
Use camera techniques, composition, lens and lighting skills.
Apply the connection between camera, lighting and scene and management knowledge on these.
Prepare shooting by using knowledge on production stage.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Informing about the course and the syllabus. Introduction to the course.	Lecture
2	Reading	Creating image and a short history of camera technology.	Lecture
3	Reading	Camera types, current digital cameras. Features of digital cameras.	Lecture
4	Reading	Scale of shots, frame, framing and framing techniques. Effective elements in framing	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
5	Reading	Camera moves and application methods.	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
6	Reading	Camera angle and application methods	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
7	Reading	Camera stand (tripod) and other stands.	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Angles in camera and application methods	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
10	Homework Preparation	Recording formats in camera and practical demonstration of video recording technical settings	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
11	Reading	Using lens in camera.	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
12	Reading	Light in video recording and using it esthetically.	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
13	Reading	Recording the sound correctly in video and introducing audio recording tools	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
14	Homework Preparation	Practice	Evaluating students’ practices
15	Homework Preparation	Practice	Lecture & Practice. Individual & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Vardar. B. (2000). Sinema ve Televizyon Goruntusunun Temel Ogeleri. Istanbul: Beta Publications,
Arjon. D. (1995) Film Dilinin Grameri 1. (Yalcin Demir, Nazli Bayram, trns) Istanbul: Kavram Publications
Arjon. D. (1995) Film Dilinin Grameri 2. (Yalcin Demir, Nazli Bayram, trns) Istanbul: Kavram Publications
Arjon. D. (1995) Film Dilinin Grameri 3. (Yalcin Demir, Nazli Bayram, trns) Istanbul: Kavram 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	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.	0
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.	0
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.	0
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.		1
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.						5
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.						5
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.						5
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.				3
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.	0
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.					4
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.						5

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	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	7	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	179