Contemporary Approaches to Cinema

Course Code:

RTC 421

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Özge ERBEK KARA

Course Objectives:

Students will have the opportunity to employ their theoretical and practical background in film aesthetics and apply it to contemporary approaches in cinema analytically. They will, in return, gain insights about interdisciplinary nature of cinema for further studies.

Course Content:

As cinema inherits the power of creating the reality effect, it has been the area of different disciplines with its evident themes as well as its political stance with narrative strategies and the selection of contents. Therefore, cinema have attracted the politicians, activists, producers and film makers and theorists since its birth. Recent global economic and social transformations, emerging cultural concepts and focuses have forced this interaction to the distinctive level in film production, distribution and receptions in terms of themes and storytelling strategies.

From this perspective the course will cover various contemporary topics where films, directly or indirectly, intertwine with politics. Topics such as reflections of micro politics such as race, gender, sexuality beyond the national borders of cinema; globalization and the contents of transnational and migratory film making; class struggle; form of propaganda; stardom and political figures; representations of political history and political imaginary in global society will be embraced by the course.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture, 15: Assignment

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam, B: Oral Exam / Presentation, C: Assignment

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Interprets the role of cinema in relation to media and politics	1, 2, 3, 5	1, 2, 15	A, B, C
2) Establish the connections between the historical develeopments in cinema and social and cultural politics where they influence it.	1, 2, 3, 5	1, 2, 15	A, B, C
3) Improves interdisciplinary approaches, analytic skills and methods.	1, 2, 3, 5, 9	1, 2, 15	A, B, C
4) Analyse the struggle between globalization and micro politics in the context of cinema	1, 2, 3, 5, 9	1, 2, 15	A, B, C
5) Compare and contrast the knowledge gained troughout the course	6, 7	1, 2, 15	A, B, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Economic tendencies which determines the politics in the age of birth of Cinema
3	History through the content of the films, and shifting representations
4	2. World war, news reels and propaganda films, differences from the first World war.
5	Representation of Democracy as a concept
6	Changing Hollywood: From studios to “independence”
7	The cinema of conflicts: Middle East and the visibility of diasporic identities in cinema
8	Midterm Exam
9	Women, gender, representation of sexuality and sexual politics in cinema
10	From ethnic segregation, city and the politics of restructuring to cinema
11	The cinema of conflicts: European Union,, Balkans and and the course of “post- industrial” capitalism.
12	Deterritolization, Europe, migrant policies and their reflections on cinema
13	Globalization, transformations in daily life and lost identities
14	Faces of Hollywood from stardom and acting to politic leadership
15	Consequences: Whose gaze does a director possess? Directors, film art and politics of gaze…
16	Final Exam

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COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Economic tendencies which determines the politics in the age of birth of Cinema
3	History through the content of the films, and shifting representations
4	2. World war, news reels and propaganda films, differences from the first World war.
5	Representation of Democracy as a concept
6	Changing Hollywood: From studios to “independence”
7	The cinema of conflicts: Middle East and the visibility of diasporic identities in cinema
8	Midterm Exam
9	Women, gender, representation of sexuality and sexual politics in cinema
10	From ethnic segregation, city and the politics of restructuring to cinema
11	The cinema of conflicts: European Union,, Balkans and and the course of “post- industrial” capitalism.
12	Deterritolization, Europe, migrant policies and their reflections on cinema
13	Globalization, transformations in daily life and lost identities
14	Faces of Hollywood from stardom and acting to politic leadership
15	Consequences: Whose gaze does a director possess? Directors, film art and politics of gaze…
16	Final Exam

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr
Assignments	yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term	1	100
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		40
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	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Mid-term	1	8	8
Final examination	1	10	10
Total Work Load			116
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,64
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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