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 :	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	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
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	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Effective image making and filming techniques.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
10	Visual and Written Literature Review and Video Watching	Film fiction techniques and its bases.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Demonstration
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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.		1
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.			2
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.		1
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.			2
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.		1
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.			2
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.			2
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.			2
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.			2
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.		1
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.		1

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