TELEVISION SCRIPTWRITING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY216	TELEVISION SCRIPTWRITING	4	3	3	6

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge and skills about techniques, aesthetics, creative writing and meaning processes of different types of narrative texts such as advertising, short stories, short films and television texts.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as writing techniques, dramatic structure, conflict, character analysis, synopsis, treatment, film and script writing stages in television and cinema discipline.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Write a sample program text scenario within framework of rules of dramatic structure.
Distinguish between the concepts of synopsis and treatment.
Create facts of character, time and space for a television/cinema text by knowing the characteristics of visual language.
Compose a sample dialogue text by knowing the rules of talking pattern.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the course. Communication via TV audience/ Action/Reaction / Feedback/ Rating Production-Creating Program Production Process-Pre-Production -Production - Post-Production	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	What is Scenario? Scenario writing stages (logline, synopsis, treatment, shooting scenarios etc.)	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
3	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Creative Process: Story and Fiction (Relation between writing and words. Writing, meaning and communication, creative authorship, professional writing: starting the writing. Producing creative ideas)	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
4	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Phrase Structure (Diegetic expression, mimetic expression) Narrative Structure (Classical Phrase Structure, Contemporary Phrase Structure, Postmodern Phrase Structure)	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
5	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Point of view (homo diegetic narrator, auto diegetic narrator, hetero diegetic narrator etc. ) Importance of viewpoint. Creative usage of point of view. Discussion on prominent works with the creative usage of viewpoint	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
6	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Time in narration, Different timings, leap in time: Flashback, flash forward. Creative usages of “time” in narration	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
7	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Voyage of Manumit and protagonist (Christopher Vogler's 12 stages)	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Archetype concept (Carl Gustav Jung; shade, persona, animus, anima) Creating characters (character analysis, types of character, physical, biological, psychological features)	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
10	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Textual features of several programs in TV Sitcom in TV, conflict, serial endings, using the places, Dialogues: accent, jargon. Relations between character and dialogue, several techniques in TV scenario writing	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
11	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Scenario formats and writing rules Functions of stage Audio, dialogue and music in scenario	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
12	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Advertisement texts, Advertisement formats, Effective use of image and sound, word/slogan choice, story board preparation	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
13	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Preparing campaign and public service ads on any subject for public welfare	Lecture & Discussion Demonstration and Practice & Group Work
14	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Discussion on Final Projects	Lecture & Discussion Individual Study
15	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Discussion on Final Projects	Lecture & Discussion Individual Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Field, S. (2005). Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, Delta Books.
Kelsey, G. (1995). Televizyon Yazarligi, Istanbul: YKY.
Mutlu, E. (1995). Televizyonda Program Yapimi, Ankara: Ankara Universitesi Iletisim Fakultesi.
Benjamin, W., (2001). Hikaye Anlaticisi, Son Bakista Ask, Istanbul: Metis Publications.
Vogler, C. (2009). Yazarin Yolculugu, Istanbul: Okuyanus Publications.
Karadogan, A. (2016). Senaryo ve Anlati, Ankara: Deki 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.	0
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.	0

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

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.	0
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.	0

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.					4

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.	0
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.					4

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.	0

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	4	52
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	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	153