Graduation Project I

This course aims to assist students in completing a graduate project, in accordance with their interests and ability for formation of a media product or research paper reflecting their academic knowledge and creative skills.

Course Content:

Students will gain experience in every stage of the production process from the beginning of project planning to the post-production phase. Those who choose to write a graduation thesis, will develop a hypothesis and write a literature review, collecting data and creating conceptual framework in order to conduct an academic research project.

Course Methodology:

2: Interactive Lecture, 7: Brainstorming, 12: Groupwork, 13: Fieldwork, 14: Laboratory, 15: Assignment, 17:Survey / Questionnaire, 20: Student Club Activities / Projects

Course Evaluation Methods:

C: Assignment, E: Project / Design, F: Performance Task

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Develops projects for radio, television and cinema.	1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9	2, 7, 12, 13	C, E, F
2) Connects theory with applications making use of their theoretical and practical knowledge in their work.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8	2, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20	C, E, F
3) Displays skills in planning audiovisual projects and developing storyboard, script treatment and synopsis.	1, 4, 7, 8, 9	2, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20	C, E, F
4) Demonstrates ability to manage all stages of the production process working as a team.	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9	12, 13, 14, 20	C, E, F
5) Demonstrates ability to plan and conduct a research project using theoretical knowledge and analytical skills.	1, 7, 8, 9	2, 7, 15, 17	C, E, F

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course, scheduling, course requirements
2	Presentation and discussion of project proposals
3	Submitting script treatment - synopsis - program flow I / Problem definition and research question
4	Developing of the project and submitting script treatment - synopsis - program flow / Defining the research question and hypothesis
5	Developing of the project and submitting script treatment - synopsis - program flow / Defining the research question and hypothesis
6	Developing of the project and submitting script treatment - synopsis - program flow / Defining the research question and hypothesis
7	Developing of the project and submitting script treatment - synopsis - program flow / Defining the research question and hypothesis
8	MID-TERM EXAM
9	According to the work schedule, creating of the project's construction process, determining literature review, forming the conceptual and theoretical framework, method and research plan of the thesis
10	According to the work schedule, creating of the project's construction process, determining literature review, forming the conceptual and theoretical framework, method and research plan of the thesis
11	According to the work schedule, creating of the project's construction process, determining literature review, forming the conceptual and theoretical framework, method and research plan of the thesis
12	According to the work schedule, creating of the project's construction process, determining literature review, forming the conceptual and theoretical framework, method and research plan of the thesis
13	According to the work schedule, creating of the project's construction process, determining literature review, forming the conceptual and theoretical framework, method and research plan of the thesis
14	According to the work schedule, creating of the project's construction process, determining literature review, forming the conceptual and theoretical framework, method and research plan of the thesis
15	Control of projects for necessary corrections before final exam
16	FINAL EXAM

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additional Resources	Graduation Project Guide

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Google Classroom,https://iletisimfakultesi.yeditepe.edu.tr/tr/radyotelevizyon-ve-sinema-b...
Assignments
Exams	yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr, Google Classroom

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	100
Quizzes
Assignment
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		70
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		30
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines basic concepts, theories, methods, and domains of study specific to radio, television and cinema by associating them with the findings and theories of humanities and social sciences.					X
2	Demonstrates the responsibilities, effective participation, coordination, and planning skills essential for harmonious and efficient teamwork in the production processes relative to the radio, television and cinema fields.					X
3	Generates media products in accordance with professional standards in various narrative forms and genres specific to the field by synthesizing up-to-date knowledge and skills for expertise acquired through applied and theoretical courses.					X
4	Manifests professional knowledge and such skills as copywriting, image management, editing, sound design, producing and directing, media management in different fields of radio, television and cinema locally and globally.					X
5	Holds responsibility in broadcasting by integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals should pursue with professional ethical principles.				X
6	Comprehends the knowledge and skills related to institutional operation and management in the production and broadcasting processes of radio, television and cinema for the common interest.				X
7	Evaluates radio, television and cinema fields analytically and critically from their institutional structuring to products regarding a wide range of cultural, artistic, economic, and social relations.				X
8	Has the ability to collect visual, audio and written data, conduct research, evaluate, report and offer creative solutions in the fields of radio, television and cinema.					X
9	Develops original projects for radio, television and cinema by following new technologies, developments, and ideas in the fields of art, culture, and media at the national and global planes.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	6	84
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	9	126
Students Reading	-	-	-
Pairwork	-	-	-
Mid-terms	1	5	5
Final examination	1	5	5
Total Work Load			220
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			8,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			9

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