SHORT FILM PRODUCTION

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the creative and technical aspects of short film production. It introduces the notion of short film as a cinematic genre from both artistic and historical perspectives. Course content includes the aims, history, production-directing stages, and techniques of short films and the process of converting an idea to visual expression. The course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about the production and directing stages of the short film, and enables students to produce their own short film. Significant examples of short films will be analyzed and students will be encouraged to write, produce, direct, edit and present their own short films.

SHORT FILM PRODUCTION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Develop a critical awareness and creative practice with forms of visual and aural storytelling, and modes of production, distribution, and exhibition.
2. 02 Explain and apply the steps of pre-production, production and post-production stages including plan, script, budget, light, shoot, provide sound recording/design and edit a short film
3. 03 Prepare and process production documents for film production
4. 04 Explain and interpret the conventions, historical development and theoretical concepts of music and visual effects in relation to short film

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 How to Make Your Own Video or Short Film
2. 02 Basics Film-Making: The Language of Film
3. 03 Master Shoots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get and Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Develop a critical awareness and creative practice with forms of visual and aural storytelling, and modes of production, distribution, and exhibition. SOLO 5
2. L02 Explain and apply the steps of pre-production, production and post-production stages including plan, script, budget, light, shoot, provide sound recording/design and edit a short film. SOLO 4
3. L03 Prepare and process production documents for film production. SOLO 3
4. L04 Explain and interpret the conventions, historical development and theoretical concepts of music and visual effects in relation to short film. SOLO 4.5

Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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