Cinema and Narrative (CTV210)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTV210 | Cinema and Narrative | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Ece VİTRİNEL evitrinel@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The aim of this course is to examine how meaning is constructed by form in cinema and to focus on narrative techniques that can give rise to different readings independently of the subject being treated. The analyzes that will be done in this course will focus particularly on the treatment of time based on the narratology launched by Todorov and developed as a discipline by Genette. |
| Content |
1st week: General introduction and main concepts 2nd week: What is narratology? 3rd week: Construction of diegesis and its elements 4th week: Categories of narrativity (narrative, dysnarrative and pluri-narrative films) 5th week: Time in the cinema 6th week: Place in cinema 7th week: Partial exam 8th week: Time processing I (the concept of order, linear and non-linear films, flashback, flashforward) 9th week: Time processing II (the concept of speed, ellipse, summary, pause, acceleration, slow motion, long take) 10th week: Time processing III (the concept of simultaneity, split screen, cross-cutting) Week 11: Treatment of time IV (the concept of frequency, repetition) 12th week: Regulation of information in cinema 13th week: Discourse of film 14th week: An exemplary analysis of film |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
1. Knows the difference and interdependence of content / form. 2. Learn how meaning is constructed in visual texts. 3. Acquire the necessary basis for the cinema courses that she/he will take in the next few years. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Participative conference, film analysis |
| References |
ADORNO W. Theodor (1995), The´orie Esthe´tique, Paris, Klincksieck BÜKER Seçil (2010), Sinemada Anlam Yaratma, Hayalbaz Kitap GAUDREAULT Andre´, JOST Franc¸ois (2004), Le Re´cit Cine´matographique, Nathan Cine´ma GENETTE Ge´rard (1966), « Frontie`res du Re´cit », Communications, « L’Analyse Structurale du Re´cit », No. 8, Editions du Seuil, pp. 158-169 GENETTE Ge´rard (1972), Figures III, Editions du Seuil JULLIER Laurent (2003), L’Analyse des Se´quences, Paris, Nathan ODIN Roger (1983), « Pour Une Se´mio-pragmatique du Cine´ma », Iris, Vol. 1, No. 1, Paris, pp. 67-82 TODOROV Tzvetan (1966), « Les Cate´gories du Re´cit Litte´raire », Communications, « L’Analyse Structurale du Re´cit », No. 8, Editions du Seuil, pp. 131-157 VANOYE Francis (1989), Re´cit Ecrit, Re´cit Filmique, Collection Nathan Cine´ma VASSE Claire (2003), Le Dialogue du Texte Ecrit a` la Voix Mise en Sce`ne, Cahiers du Cine´ma |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | General introduction and main concepts |
| 2 | Construction of diegesis and its elements |
| 3 | Time in the cinema |
| 4 | Partial exam |
| 5 | Time processing II (the concept of speed, ellipse, summary, pause, acceleration, slow motion, long take) |
| 6 | Treatment of time IV (the concept of frequency, repetition) |
| 7 | Discourse of film |
| 8 | Time processing I (the concept of order, linear and non-linear films, flashback, flashforward) |
| 9 | Time processing II (the concept of speed, ellipse, summary, pause, acceleration, slow motion, long take) |
| 10 | Time processing III (the concept of simultaneity, split screen, cross-cutting) |
| 11 | Treatment of time IV (the concept of frequency, repetition) |
| 12 | Regulation of information in cinema |
| 13 | Discourse of film |
| 14 | An exemplary analysis of film |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 60 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Will have effective written and oral communication skills in Turkish | X | ||||
| 2 | Will have a thorough knowledge of at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
| 3 | Will be informed about art and culture, human rights, social, professional and ethical values, law and legislation, quality standards, and will be aware of their responsibility on these subjects | X | ||||
| 4 | Will have sufficient knowledge about social sciences, professions and sectors in communication and media, innovative and entrepreneurial practices | X | ||||
| 5 | Will have the ability to use, in an effective and creative way, the techniques and tools and information technologies necessary for interactive and conventional media, in the context of health and safety in the workplace | X | ||||
| 6 | Will have the ability to develop documentary and fictional content related to their field for interactive and conventional media; also the ability to produce and manage this content in group | X | ||||
| 7 | Will have the theoretical knowledge and ability to carry out and share scientific work on communication environments and processes of interactive and conventional media and on the individual and social outcomes of the latter | X | ||||
| 8 | Will have the knowledge of analysis and modelling techniques to analyse interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes | X | ||||
| 9 | Will have the ability to question and critically analyse developments and problems concerning interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes, will be aware of the public interest, social responsibility and the environment, will be sensitive to contemporary world’s and Turkey's current problems; will develop a libertarian, democratic, constructive and problem-solving approach | X | ||||
| 10 | They are familiar with the historical development processes of electronic, digital media and film; and the current developments in these fields | X | ||||
| 11 | They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film | X | ||||
| 12 | They learn the political economy of cultural industries, labour and production relations, analysis of marketing and consumption patterns. | X | ||||
| 13 | They learn at a first level how to use the equipment necessary for the production of audio-visual content for TV, radio and digital media and of films in different genres | X | ||||
| 14 | They gain experience in conducting creative activities in electronic, digital media and film; in producing and working in groups | X | ||||
| 15 | They acquire theoretical information in the fields of public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communication and organizational communication | |||||
| 16 | They are familiar with the research, planning, implementation and evaluation processes in public relations and advertising; they can create campaigns, present them effectively and write reports | |||||
| 17 | They have knowledge of organisational communication, crisis and risk communication, reputation management, media relations, media planning, digital media management, brand management and interpersonal communication. They are able to carry out activities in these areas | |||||
| 18 | They use public relations and advertising strategies and tactics appropriate to the specificities of conventional and new media | |||||
| 19 | They are aware of legal regulations, ethical codes in public relations and advertising, and they remain faithful to them | |||||
| 20 | They are familiar with the different theoretical approaches regarding the social place, role and functions of journalism as a social institution and phenomenon; they are familiar with the process of producing information for conventional and digital media | |||||
| 21 | They are familiar with the structural and technical specificities, management characteristics of conventional/mainstream media, as well as alternative media structures | |||||
| 22 | They are familiar with the new conceptual and theoretical discussions emerging from interactive/digital media in terms of social sciences and humanities | |||||
| 23 | They are familiar with the historical development of journalism in Turkey and in the world; they can analyse it in the context of social and political history | |||||
| 24 | They have the ability to effectively use information technology, printing and publishing techniques; to write a press article using data collected on the web and on social media, to visualize this data and to publish it | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 128 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.12 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||