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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI397

Course Name:

Short Film

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ALİ ALTAN YÜCEL

Course Lecturer(s):

Ali Altan YÜCEL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course focuses on film production with an emphasis on short films. The course is designed to: 1- Introduce students to the basic characteristics of the short film format. 2- Demonstrate the relationship between the screenplay and the style in film. 3- Provide information about all stages of film production. 4- Introduce independent film production methods.
Course Content:	This course is an introduction to short film. Students will learn about the characteristics of the short film, basic film grammar, film styles and all of the stages of short film production. Though main course materials will be uploaded to Blackboard system, students are advised to take their own notes during the lectures.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Narrative Structure Mastery: Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of various narrative structures used in short films, including linear, non-linear, and experimental formats.
2) Stylistic Analysis: Students will critically analyze different stylistic approaches in short films, recognizing how elements such as cinematography, editing, sound design, and mise-en-scène contribute to the overall narrative and emotional impact.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to short film.	The scope and main characteristics of short films.
2)	Preproduction: The Idea, The Basics of Dramatic Writing, Writing for Short Film	Idea sources, three act structure, basic dramatic structure elements
3)	Preproduction: The Screenplay	Screenwriting stages, logline, logline writing excercise, subject summary, synopsis, treatment
4)	Preproduction: The Screenplay	Screenplay form, screenwriting rules, screenplay examples
5)	Preproduction: Planning (script breakdown, storyboards), Scheduling, Budgeting, Funds, Independent Filmmaking	Transition from script to screen, shooting schedule, storyboards, scheduling, budgeting, funding, application processes, independent film production methods.
7)	Preproduction: Location Scouting, Casting, Audition	The importance of location in film, location scouting methods, casting and selection methods
8)	Preproduction: Sound, Lighting, Camera, Special Effects, Acting tests	Testing the main elements of the film before shooting, preparing for shooting
9)	Basic Film Grammar and Shooting Methods	Shot Scales, Continuity, Directional Continuity, Master Scene, Triple-Take, Cutting
10)	Film Style (mise-en-scene, editing, cinematography, sound)	Subject and style, realism, formalism, visual and audial expression
11)	Production: Shooting, Studio vs. Location, VFX Prod., Virtual Prod.	The shooting process, differences between studio and on-location shoots, chroma key, LED walls.
12)	Postproduction: Editing (Continuity, Montage, Discontinuity)	Editing processes, basic workflow, editing approaches
13)	Postproduction: Visual Effects, Color Correction and Grading, Sound Design, Mastering	Compositing, CGI, Basics of Color Correction, Color as a Narrative Tool, Dubbing, Sound Effects, Foley, Sound Mix Types, Mixing Process, Mastering
14)	Trailers, Exceprts, Stills, Press Kits, Film Festival Submission Platforms, Festival Submission Strategies, The Importance of Test Screening.	About the film's festival process.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Rea, P. W. and Irving, D. K. (2010). Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video. Fourth Ed. Focal Press.

References:

Kitaplar/ Books:
Arijon, D. (1991). Grammar of the film language. Silman-James Press. (Original work published 1976)
Brindle, M. (2013). The Digital Filmmaking Handbook. Quercus.
Mascelli, J. V. (1998). The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques. Silman James Press.
Murch, W. (2001). In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing. Silman-James Press.
Rea, P. W. and Irving, D. K. (2010). Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video. Fourth Ed. Focal Press.
Reisz, K. and Millar, G. (2010). The Technique of Film Editing. Second Edition. Focal Press. (Original work published 1953)
Sobchack and Sobchack, T. and V. C. (1987). An Introduction to Film. Second Ed. Little Brown and Company.

Kısa Filmler/ Short Films:
Copy Shop (Dir. Virgil Widrich, 2001)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0jeZabxSAg
Emilie Muller (Dir. Yvon Marciano, 1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om8e9494G-Q&t=5s
La collection de Judicaël (Dir. Corinne Garfin, 2003)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CXkndY-HlE
Negative Space (Dir. Ru Kuwahata, Max Porter, 2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI2lsdXJQ40&t=199s
The Lunch Date (Dir. Adam Davidson, 1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epuTZigxUY8

Web Siteleri/ Websites:
http://www.cinematography.com/
https://www.creativecow.net/
https://www.fxguide.com/
https://theasc.com/
https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/
https://filmsound.org/
https://freesound.org/
YouTube Studio Audio Library
https://freemusicarchive.org/
https://pixabay.com/
https://freeplaymusic.com/

Ücretsiz Yazılımlar/ Free Softwares
https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html (senaryo yazımı/ screenwriting)
https://www.openshot.org/ (kurgu/ editing)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2)	Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3)	Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4)	Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5)	Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.
6)	Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7)	Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8)	Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10)	Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12)	Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13)	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14)	Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15)	Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17)	Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18)	Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19)	They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20)	Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Application	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Project	4	20
Midterms	2	21
Final	1	10
Total Workload		135