SHORT FILM PRODUCTION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS467	SHORT FILM PRODUCTION	7	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. ERDEM TÜRKAVCI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to have knowledge about the fact of short film, history, types and production process and to ready them for short film production.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include focusing on the process from a scenario idea and production of short film.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain short film history and development chronologically.
Compare the opposite aspects of short films and long films.
Evaluate the relation between short films and long films.
Plan preliminaries required for a short film such as location design, content creation and technical crew, etc.
Create a basic level short film using studio equipment.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to the Course Syllabus and Introduction	Introduction to the Course Syllabus and Introduction to the Course: Short Film and Genre Concept, Emergence of Short Film, Its Features, Structure in Short Film, Short Film Types and General Features	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Internet and Literature Search, Reading Book Chapters on the Subject, Examining Examples on the Subject	Short Film Types (Fiction, Documentary, Animation and Experimental) and Examples	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Internet and Literature Search, Reading Book Chapters on the Subject, Examining Examples on the Subject	Short Film Types (Fiction, Documentary, Animation and Experimental) and Examples	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Internet and Literature Search, Reading Book Chapters on the Subject, Examining Examples on the Subject	Production Processes According to Short Film Types (Pre-Production and Production)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Internet and Literature Search, Examining Examples Related to the Subject	Creating a Project File in a Short Film	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Internet and Literature Search, Examining Examples Related to the Subject	Student Project Presentation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Internet and Literature Search, Examining Examples Related to the Subject	Student Project Presentation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet and Literature Search, Reading Book Chapters on the Subject, Examining Examples on the Subject	Short Film in Turkey from Festivals and Competitions to the Audience	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Internet and Literature Search, Reading Book Chapters on the Subject, Examining Examples on the Subject	Mise-en-scene and Sample Scene Application in Short Film	Practice
11	Internet and Literature Search, Examining Examples on the Subject	Shooting Practice	Practice
12	Internet and Literature Search, Examining Examples on the Subject	Shooting Practice	Practice
13	Internet and Literature Search, Reading Book Chapters on the Subject, Examining Examples on the Subject	Production Processes in Short Film (Post-Production)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Examining Examples Related to the Subject	Student Short Films Rough Cut Screening and Revised	Screening, Question and Answer, Discussion, Evaluation
15	Examining Examples Related to the Subject	Student Short Films Screening and Evaluation	Screening, Question and Answer, Discussion, Evaluation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Can, A.(2018). Kisa Film. Istanbul: Atlas Akademi Publications
Piper, J. (2012). Kisa Film Yapimi. Istanbul: Say 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.			2
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.				3
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.						5

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.				3
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.						5
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.				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.			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.					4

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.					4
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	6	78
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	7	10	70
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	6	6
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	38	0	203