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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60213TATOZ-RTS0323	Theories Of Cinema	2	Fall	2	0	2	4

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMRE AHMET SEÇMEN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMRE AHMET SEÇMEN
Dersin Kategorisi:	Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

A student who successfully completes this course will be able to explain theoretically based on which theories cinema is studied. Will be able to compare films within the framework of a movie, a director or a cinema stream. The student will be able to structure his / her own ideas in the axis of theoretical explanations of cinema in order to develop his own cinematic view.

Course Content:

The first theories that emerged after the development of cinema as an art form; theorists and filmmakers who advocate realism and formalism in cinema; film genres and narrative; Auteur approach; important cinema movements and theories; explaining cinema with concepts such as semiotics, psychoanalysis, feminism, queer; The concept of third cinema and the idea of Dogma 95, and the new ideas brought to the cinema by the concept of postmodern together with digitalized cinema form the content of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Defines the phenomenon of theory in cinema.
2) Defines the first theoretical approaches in cinema.
3) Evaluates the diversity of theoretical approaches in cinema.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Uses theoretical references while analyzing, analyzing or criticizing the film.
2) It structures from the accumulation of theoretical movements in its own film and cinema practice.
3) It develops theoretical thinking capacity on cinema aesthetics and form.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) The films are not solely on their own, but the intellectual background, the date they were shot, the director, the venue, etc. brings together thinking.
2) Uses the necessary theoretical background for a systematic film / cinema analysis.
3) Organizes theories of cinema interdisciplinary.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction, Meeting & Transfer of Course Materials and Contents, Cinema as Art, Aesthetics and First Film Theorists (Hugo Münsterberg & Rudolf Arnheim)
2)	Realistic Film Theorists (Siegfried Kracauer & Andre Bazin)
3)	Formalist Film Theorists (Soviet Montage Theory & Bela Balasz)
4)	Genre and Narrative Theories in Cinema
5)	Auteur Theory
6)	German Expressionism & The French New Wave
7)	Italian Neorealism & British Documentary Movement
8)	Mid-Term Exam Week
9)	Cinema and Semiotics
10)	Psychoanalysis and Film Criticism
11)	Deleuze, Philosophy and Cinema
12)	Feminist and Queer Cinema Theory
13)	Third Cinema Theory and Dogma 95 Expansion
14)	Digital Film Theory and Postmodern Cinema Concept

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1				KPLO 2				KPLO 3		KPLO 4				KPLO 5
CLOs/PLOs	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Evaluates interdisciplinary historical and theoretical knowledge in the field of radio, television and film.	5
	1.1 Analyses and evaluates the developments in contemporary society, history and arts-culture	5
	1.2 Distinguishes the theoretical knowledge in radio, television and film and evaluates the historical evolution of these fields.	5
	1.3 Evaluates the effects of mass communication and digital media on society.	3
	1.4 Analyse radio, television or film content.	5
2)	Will synthesize her technical and artistic skills in Radio, Television and Film production process.
	2.1 Can plan the production process and develop creative projects in radio, television and film.
	2.2 Can use day to day media technology and tools in radio, television and film, and adapt to change
	2.3 Develops creative content and script-writing skills for radio, television and film.
	2.4 Distinguishes different media content as fiction, documentary and video art, evaluates woldwide developments in these areas.
3)	Plans, coordinates and controls media production processes using related theoretical background and methods.
	3.1 Develops analytical thinking, problem solving in production processes, time management, self discipline and communication skills.
	3.2 Uses knowledge in media law and ethics.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
5)	S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS

CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

CLO7

CLO8

CLO9

-Lectures

-Midterm

-Discussion

-Presentation

-Case Study

-Final Exam

-Problem Solving

-Quiz

-Demonstration

-Report Evaluation

-Views

-Homework Evaluation

-Laboratory

-Oral Exam

-Reading

-Thesis Defense

-Homework

-Jury Evaluation

-Project Preparation

-Practice Exam

-Thesis Preparation

-Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace

-Peer Education

-Active Participation in Class

-Seminar

- Participation in Discussions

-Technical Visit

-Course Conference

-Brain Storming

-Questions Answers

-Individual and Group Work

-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation