FILM GENRES
- Course
- RTVC466 - FILM GENRES
- Department
- Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course is designed to explicate the formation and developments of film genres. It also addresses theoretical approaches of film genres and looks at film genres as artistic and cultural forms. In this course, the development of major film genres (including the western, horror, science fiction, comedy, musicals, crime films and animation) will be covered. The genres will be analysed in relation to both socio-cultural structures and with industry and audience practices. In this way students will develop a solid understanding cultural representation in film, stimulating critical, creative and independent ways of thinking about the role of the media in general
FILM GENRES
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Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | What is genre? |
| Week 3 | The Musical - 1 |
| Week 4 | The Musical - 2 |
| Week 5 | Film Noir - 1 |
| Week 6 | Bayram Holiday |
| Week 7 | Film Noir - 2 |
| Week 8 | MIDTERMS |
| Week 9 | MIDTERMS |
| Week 10 | The Western - 1 |
| Week 11 | The Western - 2 |
| Week 12 | Horror and Science Fiction |
| Week 13 | Student Presentations |
| Week 14 | Student Presentations |
| Week 15 | Student Presentations |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Film Genre Reader IV, Edited by Barry Keith Grant, 2012, University of Texas Press
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Explain the historical development of different film genres within the context of Hollywood cinema SOLO 4
- L02 Recognize and differentiate films of various genres based on their formal characteristics and conventions SOLO 3
- L03 Develop a sense of how cinema, history, society, technological developments and economy are interrelated SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- 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
- P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
- P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
- P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
- P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
- P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
- P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
- P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
- 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.
- P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
- P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
- P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
- 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.
- 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.
- P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
- P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |