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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI397 | ||||
| Course Name: | Short Film | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. ALİ ALTAN YÜCEL | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Ali Altan YÜCEL | ||||
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| 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. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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) |
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| 1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions. | ||||||||||
| 2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards. | ||||||||||
| 3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management. | ||||||||||
| 4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services. | ||||||||||
| 5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language. | ||||||||||
| 6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices. | ||||||||||
| 7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life. | ||||||||||
| 8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management. | ||||||||||
| 9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems. | ||||||||||
| 10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility. | ||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions. | |
| 2) | Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards. | |
| 3) | Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management. | |
| 4) | Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services. | |
| 5) | Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language. | |
| 6) | Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices. | |
| 7) | Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life. | |
| 8) | Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management. | |
| 9) | Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems. | |
| 10) | Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility. |
| Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| 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 | |