TV SERIES AND FILM ANALYZES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY422	TV SERIES AND FILM ANALYZES	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	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 knowledge and skills to discuss the basic concepts and paradigms that constitute the creation of filmic meaning.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as film criticism, critics' responsibilities, basic concepts of criticism, historical, sociological, philosophical, ideological, semiotic, psychoanalytic and genre criticism.

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
Interpret modern and adaptation works.
Describe various dimensions of criticism.
Analyze film and TV series.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Defining film criticism Goals in film criticism	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
2	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Responsibilities of a Critic Follow up report writing White paper Critical review	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
3	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Cinema and social theory Difference between popular film readings - criticism	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
4	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Traditional representation approach Visual codes and sense in cinema	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
5	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Historical criticism approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
6	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Auteur criticism approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
7	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Ideologic criticism and representation policies approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Type criticism	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
10	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Semiotic criticism approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
11	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Film-memory and philosophical criticism approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
12	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Feminist criticism approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
13	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Queer criticism approach	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
14	Reading & Visual Literature Review	Postmodern film criticism	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
15	Reading & Visual Literature Review	General Revision	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kabadayi, L. (2013).Film Elestirisi Kuramsal Cerceve ve Sinemamizdan Ornek Cozumlemeler. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications.
Wollen, P. (2004). Sinemada Gostergeler ve Anlam. Istanbul: Metis Publications.
Corrigan T. (1997). A Short Guide to Writing About Film. New York: Longman Press.
Ozden, Z. (2000). Film Elestrisi. Istanbul: Afa 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.					4
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.	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.						5

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