THEORIES OF FILM

Course Description

In this course, the changes in the comprehension of cinema in the process from its invention to the present day and the theories that consider and examine cinema from different perspectives are discussed. The course focuses on formalist and realistic theoretical approaches, structuralist and poststructuralist theories, and theoretical approaches of the postmodern era and helps students gain in-depth knowledge of approaches and understand the relationship between the cinema industry and theory. This course focuses on the definition and history of film theory and concepts such as reality and simulation. In addition, with the projects given throughout the semester, students are provided with the ability to evaluate cinema within the framework of these theories and to assess the effects of these theories on cinema.

THEORIES OF FILM

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Film Theory: The Basics. Kevin McDonald. 2nd Edition. 2022.
2. 02 What is Film Theory? Richard Rushton and Gary Bettinson. 2010.
3. 03 The Routledge Encyclopedia Of Film Theory. Edited by Edward Branigan and Warren Buckland. 2014.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Express various theoretical approches to film using the appropriate terminology. SOLO 3
2. L02 Examine the relationship between the cinema industry and theory. SOLO 3
3. L03 Analyze films through a theoretical perspective. SOLO 4
4. L04 Assess the effects of film theories on cinema's progression and present day as a whole. SOLO 5

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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