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 :	, 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 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	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	0
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)	0

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)			2
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