FILM GENRES
- Course
- RTVC466 - FILM GENRES
- Department
- Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course is designed to explicate the formation and developments of film genres. It also addresses theoretical approaches of film genres and looks at film genres as artistic and cultural forms. In this course, the development of major film genres (including the western, horror, science fiction, comedy, musicals, crime films and animation) will be covered. The genres will be analysed in relation to both socio-cultural structures and with industry and audience practices. In this way students will develop a solid understanding cultural representation in film, stimulating critical, creative and independent ways of thinking about the role of the media in general
FILM GENRES
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | What is genre? |
| Week 3 | The Musical - 1 |
| Week 4 | The Musical - 2 |
| Week 5 | Film Noir - 1 |
| Week 6 | Bayram Holiday |
| Week 7 | Film Noir - 2 |
| Week 8 | MIDTERMS |
| Week 9 | MIDTERMS |
| Week 10 | The Western - 1 |
| Week 11 | The Western - 2 |
| Week 12 | Horror and Science Fiction |
| Week 13 | Student Presentations |
| Week 14 | Student Presentations |
| Week 15 | Student Presentations |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Film Genre Reader IV, Edited by Barry Keith Grant, 2012, University of Texas Press
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Explain the historical development of different film genres within the context of Hollywood cinema SOLO 4
- L02 Recognize and differentiate films of various genres based on their formal characteristics and conventions SOLO 3
- L03 Develop a sense of how cinema, history, society, technological developments and economy are interrelated SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
- P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
- P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
- P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
- P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |