Radio, Television and Cinema (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: RTC027
Course Name: Cinematic Narrative and Staging
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. AYBİKE SERTTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Aybike Serttaş
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this lecture is to introduce cinematic narrative and staging and explore the techniques and principles used to tell stories through film.
Course Content: This lecture will provide an overview of the fundamental principles of cinematic narrative and staging. We will explore the history of cinematic storytelling and the key visual elements that are used to tell stories through film. We will also delve into the techniques and principles that are used to structure stories, develop characters, and create subtext. We will analyze different genres and their conventions, and we will explore the importance of tone, setting, and world-building in cinematic storytelling. Additionally, we will discuss the techniques used to create effective montages, stage action sequences, edit footage, and maintain proper pacing. Finally, we will examine the use of cinematic language and metaphors in storytelling and the process of adapting and revising stories for the screen. By the end of this lecture, students will have a solid understanding of the principles and techniques used to tell cinematic stories and will be better equipped to appreciate and analyze films.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the key elements of cinematic storytelling, including character, plot, and visual storytelling
2) Explore the relationship between film and other storytelling mediums, such as literature and theater

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Cinematic Narrative and Staging
2) Visual Storytelling
3) Story Structure
4) Character Development
5) Dialogue and Subtext
6) Exposition and Flashbacks
7) Genre and Tone
8) Setting and World-building
9) The Role of Sound
10) The Art of Montage
11) Staging Action
12) Editing and Pacing
13) Cinematic Language and Metaphors
14) Adaptations and Revisions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: "In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch
References: The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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2
Program Outcomes
1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life. 3 3
2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media. 3 3
3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources. 2 2
4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting. 2 3
5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector. 2 3
6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs. 2 3
7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies. 2 2
8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started. 2 3
9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies. 3 2
10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector. 2 2
11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative. 3 3
12) Acquire basic values ​​related to media and business ethics. 2 2
13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. 1 1
14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 1 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life.
2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media.
3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources.
4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting.
5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector.
6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs.
7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies.
8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started.
9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies.
10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector.
11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative.
12) Acquire basic values ​​related to media and business ethics.
13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Midterms 1 18
Final 1 18
Total Workload 120