CINEMATOGRAPHY

Course Description

The main aim of Cinematography course is to provide in-depth information to students about cinematic narrative, basic components of cinematography as well as provide an understanding of the contributions of these components in the creation of meaning in cinema. Students will learn basic concepts of cinematography, and deepen their knowledge in cinema terminology. In this course, traditional and modern narratives and their features, cinematographic concepts, shooting, scene and sequence, camera, aperture features, technical and creative features of light and motion, lens, composition, colors and filters, and how these elements contribute to meaning creation will be discussed. Students taking this course are expected to gain the ability to apply the cinematographic techniques they learned in different projects such as advertising and fictional / documentary films.

CINEMATOGRAPHY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Define basic concepts of cinematography such as shooting, scene and sequence.
2. 02 Develop a solid understanding on scene composition.
3. 03 Explain and apply the basic principles of visual storytelling, camera and lighting methods and techniques.
4. 04 Apply cinematographic techniques in different fields such as advertisement, music videos and fiction / documentary films..

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Brown, B. (2022). Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers and Directors (4th ed). London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
2. 02 Mercado, G. (2022), The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition(2nd ed). New York: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
3. 03 Hoser,T. (2018), Introductıon to Cinematography. New York: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
4. 04 Lancaster, K. (2019), Basic Cinematography, New York: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define basic concepts of cinematography such as shooting, scene and sequence. SOLO 2
2. L02 Develop a solid understanding on scene composition. SOLO 5
3. L03 Explain and apply the basic principles of visual storytelling, camera and lighting methods and techniques. SOLO 3.5
4. L04 Apply cinematographic techniques in different fields such as advertisement, music videos and fiction / documentary films. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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