Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Cinema Basics RTS117 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 2 4.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Selma KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Selma KÖKSAL (Güz)
Goals The aim of the course is to provide basic information about cinema and students' design of the idea, perception and fiction of time, to understand the structure of the scenario, cause and effect relationships.
Course Content In this course, the main concepts of cinema art are taught and managerial theoretical studies are carried out to develop students' ability to use and apply by concepts. What is production, what is the scenario and how is it prepared, what elements is directed by the director, and information is provided.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student recognizes and understands the main elements of the art of cinema
2 Certain codings that make up the art of cinema are taught
3 Learns the concept of mise-en-scene
4 Learns the concept of cinematography
5 What are the fiction and post-production processes are learned
6 Learns the main starting concepts about what the scenario is and how to prepare it
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The most general information about cinema, cinematography, fiction and sound generation is given as the main elements of the cinema. Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Class Hours
2. Week What is the space design and what are the examples in world cinema Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
3. Week What is the space design and what are the examples in world cinema Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression Class Hours
4. Week What is the space design and what are the examples in world cinema Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Class Hours
5. Week What are the lighting techniques and the examples in the world cinema are explained Visual Presentation Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Verbal Expression
6. Week What is cinematographic, which consists of the main elements and how there are examples in world cinema Class Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
7. Week How to make camera placement in cinematography Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Research
8. Week Midterm Class Hours Practice
9. Week What are the camera movements, what elements are effective in the elections are explained Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week What are the effects of lens choices are explained Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Class Hours
11. Week The selection of editing techniques and the reasons for their application are studied Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week The basic elements that make up the sound belt are explained. Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation Class Hours
13. Week Information is given on post-production processes Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General information about the species is given Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research
15. Week Final Class Hours Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to define the concepts related to cinema and television sectors.
2 Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in cinema and television fields.
3 Students will be able to comprehends the historical processes of cinema, television, media and communication fields and compares them with today's sectoral trends.
4 Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.
5 Students will be able to work in the field of cinema and television, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.
6 Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the cinema and television sectors with the practical methods.
7 Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking cinema and television fields with other arranged disciplines.
8 Students will be able to questioning the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of cinema and television.
9 Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests and similar organizations.
10 Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in cinema and television fields and applies them in the working environment.
11 Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of cinema and television organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Sinemanın 5 Temel Öğesi, Joseph V. MASCELLI
  • Sinematografi - Kuram ve Uygulama, Blair BROWN
  • Senaryo Kuramı, Semir ASLANYÜREK
  • Sinemada Yapım ve Yönetim, Selma Köksal, Yitik Ülke Yayınları
  • Film Sanatı, David Bordwell, Kristain Thompson, De Ki Yayınları
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Other Activities 10 2 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1.5 1.5
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 107.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0