SENARYO TEKNİKLERİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS478	SENARYO TEKNİKLERİ	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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course aims to enable the student to apply scriptwriting techniques at a basic level and to analyze the dramatic structures of the script of the film that the student watches.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course consists of basic storytelling techniques and script writing stages and short film script applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The student recognizes narrative techniques and script writing stages.
The student explains the differences in the script structure according to the genre of films.
The student separates and analyzes the script of the film into its dramatic elements.
The student writes a short film script using dramatic narrative elements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Story and narration	Lecture, Question – Answer
2	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Narration techniques	Lecture, Question – Answer
3	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Script writing stages	Lecture, Question – Answer
4	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Script / shooting script	Lecture, Question – Answer
5	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Dramatic narrative elements	Lecture, Question – Answer
6	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Dramatic structure elements	Lecture, Question – Answer
7	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Dramatic structure editing	Lecture, Question – Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Pratice of short film scriptwriting	Lecture, Question – Answer
10	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Pratice of short film scriptwriting	Lecture, Question – Answer
11	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Adaptation methods and selection of works	Lecture, Question – Answer
12	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Remake productions	Lecture, Question – Answer
13	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Documentary film script	Lecture, Question – Answer
14	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Script features by genres	Lecture, Question – Answer
15	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, lecture notes and film samples	Evaluation	Lecture, Question – Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Öktem Başol, Senaryo Kitabı, İthaki Publications, İstanbul
Paul Joseph Gulino, Senaryo Yazımı Sekans Yöntemi, Kalkedın Publications, İstanbul.
Pat Cooper, Ken Dancyger, Kısa Film Yazmak, Çev: Simten Gündeş, Es Publications, İstanbul
Jason Lee, Senaryo Yazımı Psikolojisi Kuram ve Uygulama, Çev: Mirel Benveniste, Hil Publications, İstanbul
Michel Chion, Bir Senaryo Yazmak, Çev: Nedret Tanyolaç Öztokat, Agora Publications, İstanbul.
John Truby, Senaryo Anatomisi, Çev: Funda Uncu, Dharma Publications, İstanbul
Murat Soydan, Kısa Film Senaryosu Uygulamaları, Agora Publications, İstanbul
Robert Mc Kee, Story, Plato Film Publications, İstanbul
William İndic, Senaryo yazarları İçin Psikoloji, Çev: Ertan Yılmaz vd. +1 Kitap Publications, İstanbul
F. Akyürek, N. Orhon, Dizi Senaryosu Yazmak, Mediacat Publications, İstanbul
Lucy Scher, Senaryo Okumak, Çev: Canan Kaplan, Kalkedon Publications, İstanbul

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.		1
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.				3
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.			2
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.					4
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.		1
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.						5
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.		1
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.					4
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.						5
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.						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	14	4	56
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	5	5	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	125