Script Writing(CTV323)
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
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CTV323 | Script Writing | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites | |
Admission Requirements |
Language of Instruction | Turkish |
Course Type | |
Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
Course Instructor(s) | Vildan MAHMUTOĞLU vmahmutoglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
Assistant | |
Objective |
The main objective of this course is to bring the students in main theoritical knowledges about script writing and film scenario. One of the important aims of this course is also to teach the dynamics of visual narration. |
Content |
In the scenario, the subject of the dramatic work, the proposition, the synopsis and how the training is built. In addition, character creation is handled in detail. |
Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the student shall; - Learn the key concepts about script writing. - Analyse the the reasons why the important exemples of world and turkish cinema are succesifull in terms of their scenarios. - Learn the key factors of writing a visual text |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Practice |
References |
R. Giddens, K. Suby, c. Wensley, Screening The Novel: The Theory and Practice of Literary Dramatization, Hampshire, MacMillan, 1990. Z. Çetin Erus, Amerikan ve Türk Sinemalarında Uyarlamalar, Es, İstanbul, 2005. |
Theory Topics
Week | Weekly Contents |
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1 | Characterist,cs of script as a text and the relationship between visual arts and literature |
2 | Script and the dramatical structure |
3 | Subject, theme and proposal in script writing |
4 | Levels of script writing: 1- Synopsis |
5 | Levels of script writing: 2- Treatment |
6 | Visual narration in script writing and the use of sound(music and effect) |
7 | Constitution of clasical dramatical structure |
8 | Change and evolution of characters in script |
9 | The use of transition methods in script writing |
10 | Script writing and adaptations |
11 | Auteur cinema and script writing |
12 | Writing dialogs in script |
13 | The characteristics of script writing for TV |
14 | Script writing for serials |
Practice Topics
Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
Number | Contribution | |
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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 | |
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Assignments | 0 | 0 |
Presentation | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 60 |
Project | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
Quiz | 1 | 40 |
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 |
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
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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 |
Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
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Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Working Hours out of Class | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Total Workload | 68 | ||
Total Workload / 25 | 2,72 | ||
Credits ECTS | 3 |