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SHORT FILM PRODUCTION

Course
RTVC464 - SHORT FILM PRODUCTION
Department
Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
2 + 2 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

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

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction: Overview of course schedule and structure
Week 2 Concept in film, Screening of successful short films around the world
Week 3 Grammar in film, elements of film used to create a specific meaning, using cinematography and mise- en –scene in film
Week 4 Stages of Film Production (pre- production, production and post- production stages of a film, film crew)
Week 5 Preproduction: theme, scenario, shooting scenario and story board, practice in studio: setting, lighting and camera
Week 6 Presentations of Short Film Project Ideas and crews, Deciding the lighting, aspects of camera, camera movements, settings, actors, costume, hair and make-up, acting, dialogues, practice in studio: setting, lighting and camera
Week 7 Deciding the lighting, aspects of camera, camera movements, settings, actors, costume, hair and make-up, acting, dialogues, practice in studio: setting, lighting and camera
Week 8 Midterm Exam Week
Week 9 Fundamentals of using sound and music in film, practice in studio with audio production equipments
Week 10 Fundamentals of using sound and music in film, practice in studio with audio production equipments
Week 11 Production stage of short film: rehearsals and shooting
Week 12 Editing, principles of editing, transitions, how to use editing to create meaning, editing practice in studio
Week 13 Editing practice in studio, How to promote and share a short film, film festivals and social channels in internet.
Week 14 Screening of Short Film Projects
Week 15 Final Exam Week

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. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
  2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
  3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
  4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
  5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
  6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
  7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
  8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
  9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
  10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
  11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - -