SHORT FILM PRACTICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY326	SHORT FILM PRACTICES	5	4	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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 to perform film production and shooting stages.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as basic information about short film production and management, pre-production preparations, scenario stage, editing and lighting techniques. Students take a different position in the filmmaking process of each course or project assignment; In this way, they can gain skills that needed in the field in many ways.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Organize the pre-production period of Short Film.
Evaluate film types with a critical perspective.
Evaluate production and management phases of the film.
Organize the development of film project together with the practices in the course.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the content and methods; Introduction to the course	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	Cinema as a mass media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Cinema as an art and industry	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Film production types and cinema industry: types of films in cinema.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Basic film production process; film production stages, job descriptions of film crew	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Film production and design; Set design and set designer’s duties.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Displaying the scenario: Story-board design.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
8	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Effective image making and filming techniques.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
9	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Film fiction techniques and its bases.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Lightening goals in film and its techniques.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
12	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Decor design and make up types.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
13	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Quality of sound and its control in films.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
14	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Production organizations in films	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
15	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Special effects in cinema and creating effects	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dmytryk, E. (2008). Sinemada Yonetmenlik, Oyunculuk, Kurgu, Istanbul: Doruk Publications.
Ozalp, L. (2009). Bir Film Yapmak, Istanbul: Hil Publications.
Senyapili, O. (2010). Sinema ve Tasarim, Istanbul: Boyut Publications.
Monaco, J. (2001). Bir Film Nasil Okunur, Sinema Dili, Tarihi ve Kurami, Trns: Ertan Yilmaz, Istanbul: Oglak Publications.
Thurlow, C. (2008). Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen, Second Edition, Oxford: Berg Publishers.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)	0
2	Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)	0
3	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field	0
4	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field				3
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)		1
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)	0
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.		1
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)		1
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)		1
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)		1
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)		1
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)	0
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1	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