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HISTORY OF CINEMA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
THY306 HISTORY OF CINEMA 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. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. FERHAT ZENGİN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with basic knowledge in the context of the development of cinema, important directors, genres and movements.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include topics such as historical formation of cinema which could achieve creating a sophisticated language and is an important communication tool, type structure that changes in connection with social structure and change, and movement characteristics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Relate cinema with other disciplines.
Analyze how daily events are represented in cinema.
Discuss how structural characteristics of country cinemas contribute in meaning making.
Explain basic characteristics of country cinemas emerging in different periods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Cinema Concept: Features of Cinema both as an art and a mass media Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
2 Reading & Visual Literature Review A new theatrical: First years of cinema Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
3 Reading & Visual Literature Review Development process in cinema and rise of type notion. Film D’art (art movie) Type, Serial/Grouped Movies, Comedy Movies . Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
4 Reading & Visual Literature Review Historical Movies, War Movies, Western Movies. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
5 Reading & Visual Literature Review Gangster Movies, Horror and Science Fiction Movies. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
6 Reading & Visual Literature Review Tragedy, Dram, Melodrama Movies, Musicales. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
7 Reading & Visual Literature Review Animation Movies, Documentaries Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading & Visual Literature Review Big Moves in Cinema, Currents: Golden Era of European Cinema. German Expressionism: 1919- 1924. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
10 Reading & Visual Literature Review Poetic Realism: French Cinema in the 1930’s. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
11 Reading & Visual Literature Review Neo-realism: Italian Cinema after the Second World War. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
12 Reading & Visual Literature Review New Wave: French New Wave Cinema. Free Cinema: English New Wave after the Second World War Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
13 Reading & Visual Literature Review New Cinema: New Realistic Cinema in Latin America. Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
14 Reading & Visual Literature Review Underground or Experimental Movies. Far East Cinema Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
15 Reading & Visual Literature Review Iran Cinema Indian Cinema Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Teksoy, R. (2005). Sinema Tarihi, Istanbul: Oglak Publications.
Onaran, S. A. (1988). Sinemaya Giris, Istanbul: Filiz Publications.
Novell Smith, N. G. (2003). Dunya Sinema Tarihi, Trns: Ahmet Fethi, Istanbul: Kabalci Publications.
Bordwell, D. (1997). On The History Of Film Style. Harvard University Press.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
4
2
Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.
3
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.
4

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.
0
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.
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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 1 1 1
Assignment (Homework) 1 1 1
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 2 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 130
Total Workload of the Course Unit 130
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0