GRADUATION PROJECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY418	GRADUATION PROJECT	8	2	1	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	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 students with the basic knowledge and skills to produce a project in the field they want to specialize in.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as project/thesis planning stages, thesis writing rules, project design, research methods and techniques, synopsis, shooting plan, pre-production, production and post-production, budgeting.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Plan a research/project at an academic level in the field of communication.
Create a visual or written project in the field of communication.
Analyze a project topic suggested in the field of communication.
Apply the theoretical knowledge obtained in the field of communication in practice.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	A General Literature Review in order to determine the project subject and discussion (Thesis & Program & Film)	Discussion & Individual Work
2	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Determining the project subject and presenting the project suggestion report (Thesis & Program & Film)	Discussion & Individual Work
3	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Finalizing the project subject following the report (Thesis & Program & Film)	Discussion & Individual Work
4	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Literature Review on the subject in question and revising sample projects	Discussion & Individual Work
5	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Literature Review on the subject in question and revising project design	Discussion & Individual Work
6	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Organizing study data (Contents, parts of the thesis, synopsis, treatment, shooting plan, budget, shooting crew)	Discussion & Individual Work
7	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Evaluation of study data	Discussion & Individual Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Project progress report, mid-term evaluation	Discussion & Individual Work
10	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Determining deficiencies to be confronted in the project and possible precautions, making new organizations in the light of data	Discussion & Individual Work
11	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Designing problem solutions for the deficiencies to be confronted in the project	Discussion & Individual Work
12	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Designing problem solutions for the deficiencies to be confronted in the project	Discussion & Individual Work
13	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Technical report writing about the project	Discussion & Individual Work
14	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Conceptual design report of the project and its presentation	Discussion & Individual Work
15	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Project Conceptual design report and its presentation	Discussion & Individual Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi, UBYO, Televizyon Haberciligi ve Programciligi Bolumu Bitirme Projesi Kurallari.
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu Tez Yazim Kilavuzu.
Yazım Kurallari (APA 6. Surum), Bilgi Uluslararası Sosyal Arastirmalar Dergisi.

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.					4

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.					4
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.	0

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.	0
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	4	56
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	8	40
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	198