Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge on short film form through practice.
Course Content:
The course will progress through a series of practice-based workshops and training exercises. The exercises are designed to enhance student’s creativity and thinking skills, and to improve the ability to design short films.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture, 7: Brainstorming, 9: Demonstration, 12: Groupwork, 13: Fieldwork, 19: Guest Speaker
Course Evaluation Methods:
B: Oral Exam/Presentation, C: Assignment, E: Project/Design, F: Performance Task
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Explore the possibilities of usingtheoretical approaches and knowledge gained from classesand be able to apply them in practice. | 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 1, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 19 | B, C, E, F |
| 2) Understand the differencesbetween short film and feature length films in social, economic, psychological and aesthetic contexts. | 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 1, 2, 7, 9, 12, 19 | B, C, E, F |
| 3) Develop original and independent thinking abilities required by the short film format and its possibilities, through practical exercises. | 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 7, 9, 12, 13 | B, C, E, F |
| 4) Evaluate the actual and historical aspects of social and cultural phenomenon, and experiences the process oftransforming ideasinto a creative and feasible project. | 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 1, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 19 | B, C, E, F |
| 5) Recognize the importance of teamwork and collaborationrequired in the filmmaking process and realize an original short film as a visual project. | 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 2, 7, 12, 13 | B, C, E, F |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction: What is short film? Its place regarding contemporary film practices and in the history and art of Film. | Explanation with examples |
| 2 | Introduction to the History of Art, how perspective and storyline go together | Underlining that it is not possible to film without knowing Art History |
| 3 | Conceptual thought, creation and its relation to short film form. | Relating concrete and abstract concepts, Film Movements |
| 4 |
Associating character properties and objects, script writing techniques
Description of Logline, Synopsis and Treatment |
Associating with examples and group work |
| 5 | What is Pitching and its techniques | Presentation of the short screenplay given to the students in the previous lesson |
| 6 | Relationship between poem and short film | Writing and visualizing a poem |
| 7 |
Thinking and narrating with voices
Workshop with a sound designer |
Workshop |
| 8 | Preparing and creating groups | Pitching |
| 9 | Midterm | Story-board, logline and synopsis studies of short stories written (Behind the Scenes) |
| 10 | Art Directing | Workshop |
| 11 |
Relationship between character and dialogue
Working with Actors (Workshop) |
Representing features of a character through dialogues |
| 12 | Space and character | Who does what and where: Narrate a situation |
| 13 | Set and character presentation (audition, actual set photos …) | Pitching |
| 14 | Creating a shooting plan for the end of the term project | visualizing the shooting plan |
| 15 | Final Project shooting | Shooting locations, actors, decor and costume designs |
| 16 | Final | Watching the Shorts |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Cooper, Pat; Dancyger, Ken (2000), Writing the Short Film, Focal Press, 2. Ed. |
| Additional Resources | Short film examples, scenario examples,photographs, short stories, fairy tales |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Handed out in class |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Assignment | 2 | 70 |
| Weekly presentation | 2 | 30 |
| 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 | ||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assignment | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Presentation | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mid-terms (Project pitching) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final (Project presentation) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Work Load | 128 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 5,12 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||
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