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| Code | RTS217 |
| Name | Production and Directing in Television and Cinema 1 |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman Kıvanç TÜRKGELDİ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman Kıvanç TÜRKGELDİ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The primary objective of this course is to equip students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and fundamental practical skills in film production. Students develop an understanding of pre-production, production, and post-production processes, gaining insight into set organization and the professional roles in the film industry. Throughout the course, students learn to create essential production documents, plan basic production workflows, and apply cinematographic continuity principles. The first half of the semester is dedicated to theoretical discussions and industry analysis, while the second half involves basic scene shooting exercises and the development of a film production file. The final assessment includes a pitching presentation of the students' film production files.
Course Content
This course provides a comprehensive examination of film production processes, enabling students to understand the fundamental stages of filmmaking. Covering pre-production, production, and post-production phases through both theoretical and practical approaches, the course explores set organization and professional roles within the film industry in detail. Students acquire conceptual knowledge of each stage of production while engaging in hands-on scene shooting and editing exercises to reinforce fundamental cinematic skills. In the latter part of the semester, students are divided into small teams to prepare a film production file for a project they will execute in the following semester. The course concludes with a pitching presentation where students present their projects.
Course Precondition
There is no pre-requisite
Resources
Blain Brown. The Filmmaker’s Guide to Production Design (2016) David Bordwell & Kristin Thompson. Film Art: An Introduction (13th Edition, 2019) Michael Rabiger & Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics (6th Edition, 2020) Alex Cox. Introduction to Film Production: A Primer on the Art of Filmmaking (2021) Walter Murch. In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing (1995) Steven Ascher & Edward Pincus. The Filmmaker’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (5th Edition, 2019) Paul Cronin. Abbas Kiarostami ile Sinema Dersleri (2019)
Notes
Lecture notes, movies, behind the scenes footage, example project files, screenplay examples.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies fundamental concepts and stages of film production processes. |
| LO02 | Recalls professional roles and job descriptions in the film industry. |
| LO03 | Explains the functioning of pre-production, production, and post-production processes. |
| LO04 | Understands the relationship between set organization and production management. |
| LO05 | Prepares necessary documents (script drafts, shooting schedules, etc.) in film production processes. |
| LO06 | Organizes a small-scale film crew and applies basic production planning. |
| LO07 | Shoots a simple scene while applying editing and continuity principles. |
| LO08 | Analyzes potential challenges at different stages of production. |
| LO09 | Evaluates alternative approaches to budgeting, time management, and production design. |
| LO10 | Prepares an original production file related to film production processes. |
| LO11 | Delivers a pitching presentation to explain the project from an industry perspective. |
| LO12 | Forms a team and plans the pre-production phase for a short film. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by research methods and techniques and other sources in the field of radio, television and cinema. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduates know the basic concepts of the field of communication. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduates recall knowledge of program production and management related to audio and visual broadcasting. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates design various types of scripts and programs that can be used in cinema, television and radio sectors. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates interpret the field of radio, television and cinema within the framework of critical thinking. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates research different fields of social sciences by adapting them to their own field of specialization. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates explain basic information about program production and management related to audio and visual broadcasting. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates relate art, aesthetics, law and general culture knowledge about the field. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates use broadcasting and production technologies. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Graduates work both individually and as a team in the field. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Graduates adapt social problems at national and international level to professional studies. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Graduates gain the competence of using communication technologies, monitoring changes and continuous self-improvement. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Graduates participate in various social, cultural and artistic activities in the field. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Graduates carry out the tasks expected from him/her as a team member in the applications in his/her field with an interdisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Graduates use information and communication technologies together with the computer software required by the field. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates produce visual and audio content with the scientific formation acquired. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates analyze a film, a script or a television program from a technical, aesthetic and ideological perspective. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates are committed to ethical principles in their professional practice, free from prejudice and against discrimination. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates defend the universality of social and cultural rights, social justice awareness and cultural heritage. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates prepare working environments such as studio and set in accordance with quality management processes and occupational health/safety. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Film Production | Read relevant chapters from Film Art | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Pre-Production: Project Development | Read chapters from Cox’s book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Script & Shooting Script | Analyze sample scripts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Production Management & Scheduling | Sample production plan will be examined. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 5 | Budgeting & Financing in Filmmaking | Research financing strategies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 6 | Set Organization & Production Team | Analyze production team structures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 7 | Post-Production: Editing, Sound, and Color | Read sections on editing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | There is no preliminary preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Directing & Cinematography in Film Production | Read relevant chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 10 | The Role of the Producer & Set Management | Read Making Movies by Sidney Lumet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Independent Filmmaking & Production Strategies | Read Abbas Kiarostami’s lessons on filmmaking | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Scene Shooting & Editing Practice I | Write a scene and create a shooting plan | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Scene Shooting & Editing Practice II | Analyze filmed scenes and edit them | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Film Production File Presentation & Pitching Techniques | Review sample film production files | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Evaluation & Feedback on Production Files | Analyze student production files | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Presentation of Production Files (Final Exam) | There is no preliminary preparation. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Presentation of Production Files (Final Exam) | There is no preliminary preparation. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||