Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Documentary Cinema-1 RTS302 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet CEYHAN
Instructor(s)
Goals Realizing a Documentary includes projects, shooting practices, and idea development processes by focusing on all phases of production and reproduction, both theoretically and practically.
Course Content The basic definitions of documentary cinema include the historical development of the documentary genre, its formal methods and its political aspect.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of documentary by providing theory and practice integrity.
2 Approaches the narrative problems of documentary cinema with analytical and critical thinking.
3 Can analyze and analyze documentary film. Can determine the elements of expression
4 Can distinguish documentary forms.
5 Can define the documentary historical process.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Documentary Director's Role Verbal Expression Class Hours
2. Week Developing Story Ideas Verbal Expression Class Hours
3. Week Drafting and Presentation of a Documentary Class Hours Verbal Expression
4. Week Documentary Language Class Hours Verbal Expression
5. Week Compounds and grammar Verbal Expression Class Hours
6. Week Research and Team Development Class Hours Verbal Expression
7. Week Camera Equipment Class Hours Verbal Expression
8. Week MIDTERM Class Hours Practice
9. Week Lighting Class Hours Verbal Expression
10. Week Use of voice Class Hours Verbal Expression
11. Week Directing Class Hours Verbal Expression
12. Week Editing: editing process Verbal Expression Class Hours
13. Week Editing: fine editing and sound mixing Class Hours Verbal Expression
14. Week Introductory articles Verbal Expression Class Hours
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
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bir Belgeseli Gerçekleştirmek Yazar: Michael Rabiger
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