INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA AND TELEVISION

Course Description

This course aims to provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge about cinema and television. Basic concepts and terminology relating to cinema and television such as the history of the cinema and television, film in terms of art and industry, the narrative tradition, sound, cinematography and visual design are among the topics covered in the course. This course also provides practical knowledge about production tools and also the basics of planning and designing cinema and television production. Within the scope of the course, students will gain knowledge about creating meaning in cinema and television. Projects are also carried out to help students develop a critical awareness about the content of film and television productions and to analyze the complex relationship between media and society.

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA AND TELEVISION

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Hoser, T. (2018). Introduction to Cinematography, Learning Through Practice, ISBN: 978-1138235144
2. 02 Zettl, H. (2014). Television Production Handbook. Wadsworth Publishing, ISBN: 978-1285052670
3. 03 Eboch, M.M. (2020) A History of Cinema. Abdo Publishing, ISBN 978-1-62403-556-2
4. 04 Block, B. (2021) The Visual Story.Focal Press: Amsterdam.ISBN 978-0-240-80779-9

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the historical development, basic characteristics, functions and effects of cinema and television as a medium. SOLO 4
2. L02 Define the basic concepts of cinema and television and use terminology relating to this field properly and correctly. SOLO 2
3. L03 Explain, plan and execute the production stages of cinema and television productions. SOLO 4
4. L04 Explain the basic principles of image composition, audio and video editing and apply them. SOLO 4
5. L05 Describe the technical infrastructure and tools of cinema and television productions and operate the production tools. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
2. P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
3. P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
4. P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
5. P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
6. P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
7. P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
8. P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
9. P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
10. P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
11. P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
12. P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
13. P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
14. P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
15. P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
16. P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
17. P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.

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