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 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.
- P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
- P03 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.
- P04 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
- P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions
- P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
- P07 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.
- P08 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
- P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
- P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
- P11 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.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |