FILM PRODUCTION AND MANAGAMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS363	FILM PRODUCTION AND MANAGAMENT	5	4	3	8

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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to comprehend the production and shooting stages of films, and to give information about the techniques and technologies used in films in order to gain the basic skills in the field.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic information about film production and management, and elements constituting the whole of a film such as lighting, decor, sound, budget preparation etc.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List 5 of the members constituting the film crew.
Defines the duties of film crew.
Explain the shooting techniques of a watched film.
Discuss the correctness of shooting techniques.
Apply story board design of a film at a basic level by observing the camera angles and plans of a selected short-film.
Organize correctly the elements constituting a film (lightning, audio, decor, make-up, etc.) at a film set.
Generalize cinema special effects by discovering the special effects in the example of Avatar film.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Filming works	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Finding a project-writing scenario; technical features of scenario	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Works before shooting/ Presentation file	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Working programs	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Casting/location	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Technical team/ technical material	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	How are films financed?	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Preparing budget	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Bundle of rights and contracts	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Analysis on sample studies, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Filming over sample productions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Analysis on sample studies, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Shooting	Lecture & Practice
13	Analysis on sample studies, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Works after shooting	Lecture & Practice
14	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Presentation of practice studies and discussion	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ozalp L. (2013). Bir Film Yapmak. Istanbul: Hil Publications.
W. Rea P., Irvin D. (2008). Sinema ve Videoda Kisa Film: I. Cilt Yapim Oncesi. Istanbul: Es. Publications.,
W. Rea P., Irvin D. (2009). Sinema ve Videoda Kisa Film: II. Cilt Yapim. Istanbul: Es. Publications.,
W. Rea P., Irvin D. (2010). Sinema ve Videoda Kisa Film: III. Cilt Yapim. Istanbul: Es. Publications.,
Hart C. (2007). Televizyon Program Yapimciligi. Istanbul: Es. Publications.,
S. Singleton R. (2004). Amerikan Film Terimleri Sozlugu. Istanbul: Es. Publications.,
Tanriover H. U. (2012) Turkiye’de Televizyon Yayinciligi. Istanbul: Ticaret Odası Publications.
Tanriover H. U. vd. (2011). Turkiye’de Film Endustrisinin Konumu ve Hedefleri. Istanbul: Istanbul Ticaret Odasi Publications
Bordwell D., Thompson K. (2009). Film Sanati. Ankara: De Ki Publications.
Kanal D., Erdiner A. (2010). Sinema, Televizyon ve Muzik Eserleri Alaninda Sözlesme Ornekleri. Istanbul: Legal 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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.	0
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.			2
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.			2

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.						5
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.					4

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.				3
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.				3
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.					4

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.				3
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.						5

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.			2
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	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	7	91
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	2	6	12
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	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	198