THEORIES OF CINEMA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY417	THEORIES 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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with a basic knowledge of the main theoretical approaches which examine the structural and functional aspects of cinema since its beginning.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as formal film theory, realistic film theory, psychoanalytic film theory, feminist film theory and postmodern approaches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe basic cinema theories and important theoreticians.
Explain the reasons of theories of cinema.
Explain the development of cinema language.
Relate modern and postmodern period approaches with film theories.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What is concept? What are the emerging reason of theories in cinema?	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
2	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Principal theoretical approaches in cinema: Formalist Theory	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
3	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Formalist Theoretician Examples: Arnheim & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
4	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Russian Theoreticians: Eisenstein & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
5	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Realist Theory and Siegfried Kracauer & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
6	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Auteur Theory & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
7	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Constructivist Approach and Semiotic Cinema Theory & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Christian Metz and Umberto Eco & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
10	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Feminist Film Theory & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
11	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Psychoanalysis and Cinema Freud & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
12	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Lacan and Jung’s adapting psychanalysis into cinema	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
13	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Postcolonial Cinema Approaches & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
14	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Postmodern Approaches & sample film analysis	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
15	Reading & Visual Literature Review	General Evaluation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dudley, A. (2007). Sinema Kuramlari. Istanbul: Izdusum Publications.
Bazin, A. (1995). Sinema Nedir?. Istanbul: Sistem Publications.
Monaco, J. (2011). Bir Film Nasıl Okunur?. Istanbul: Oglak Publications.
Buker, S. ve Onaran, O. (1985) Sinema Kuramlari. Istanbul: Dost Bookstore.
Stam, R. (2000). Film Theory an Introduction. Blackwell Publishing.

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.					4
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.						5
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.						5

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.						5

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	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	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	128