Communication

Film Production I(COM427)

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Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
COM427 Film Production I 7 3 1 0 3 6
Prerequisites COM230 KAMERA AYDINLATMA VE SES II
Admission Requirements COM230 KAMERA AYDINLATMA VE SES II
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Type Elective
Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) Vildan MAHMUTOĞLU vmahmutoglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email)
Assistant
Objective Students develop short film scripts written in the field of fiction in the form of a project file (synopsis, treatment, scenario). Each student has to make an original short film project.
Content In this course, first of all, features of fiction feature film are discussed.
At the end of this speech / discussion process, starting from the proposition, the stages of short film writing begin. Synopsis, treatment and scenario are written respectively.
The structure of the course, the definition of the short film, writing propositions, creating characters,
Watching and analyzing short film samples,
The main elements that make up the structure of fiction film,
Discussion and analysis of propositions,
Cinematographic characteristics of stories,
Synopsis writing,
Mid-term weeks,
Mid-term weeks,
Evaluation of assignments and treatment
Week 10: Treatment content and dialogue writing,
Analysis and maturation of student projects,
Details of scriptwriting,
Week 13: Final evaluation.
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course,
Student learns the conditions of production of fiction short film on paper.
Scenario, shooting scenario, layout plan (sketch), story-board learns to make.
Teaching and Learning Methods Theoretical and practice.
References "Kısa Film Yazmak", Pat Cooper, Ken Dancyger, Sinema Tekniği/16 ES Yayınları.
"Film Yapımı Temelleri 04 - Film Dili" Robert Edgar-Hunt, John Marland, Steven Rawie, Literatür Yayınları.
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Weekly Contents
Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 The structure of the course, the definition of the short film, writing propositions, creating characters,
2 Monitoring and analysis of short film samples,
3 The main elements that make up the structure of fiction film,
4 Discussion and analysis of propositions,
5 Cinematographic features of stories,
6 Synopsis writing,
7 Midterm exam weeks,
8 Midterm exam weeks,
9 Evaluation of assignments and treatment,
10 Treatment content and dialogue writing,
11 Analysis and maturation of student projects,
12 Details of script writing,
13 End-of-term evaluation,
14 An overview
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
Assessment System
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 1 50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 50
Toplam 2 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 50
Project 1 50
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 0 0
Toplam 2 100
Relation of Proficiency
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
ECTS
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 13 4 52
Working Hours out of Class 4 10 40
Assignments 2 20 40
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 10 10
Other Applications 4 0 0
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 5 5
Total Workload 147
Total Workload / 25 5.88
Credits ECTS 6
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