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 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

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