Information Package / Course Catalogue
HUM 117 Introduction to Film Studies
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School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code HUM 117
Course Title in English Introduction to Film Studies
Course Title in Turkish Sinemaya Giriş
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: None Lab: None Other: None
Estimated Student Workload 135 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None.
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the key approaches in textual film analysis, to understand the elements of film form, to become familiar with different film genres and their specific stylistic principles, and to be able to write critical film essays
Course Description This course focuses on cinema as a unique medium of storytelling and closely examines the stylistic techniques applied in films. Exploring the basic principles of cinematic language, the course introduces the functioning of diverse audio-visual components of film week by week in detail and with reference to short extracts from various films. It then focuses on the categories of ‘genre films’, ‘documentary films’, ‘auteur cinema’, and ‘experimental cinema’, and analyses how diverse components of film language function in these examples.
Course Description in Turkish Sinemayı kendine özgü anlatım teknikleri olan bir mecra olarak ele alan bu ders, filmlerde kullanılan teknik öğeleri ayrıntılı olarak incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Film dilinin temel prensiplerinin tanıtıldığı bu derste öğrenciler her hafta çeşitli filmlerden fragmanlar eşliğinde, farklı görsel-işitsel öğelerin filmlerin anlam ve duygu dünyasında nasıl işlev gördüğünü tartışacaklardır. Dersin ilerleyen haftalarında ‘tür filmleri’, ‘belgesel sinema’, ‘yönetmen sineması’, ‘deneysel sinema’ gibi film kategorilerine odaklanılarak film dilinin farklı öğelerinin bu örneklerde nasıl işlev kazandığına odaklanılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) recognize the main stylistic elements of film language;
2) evaluate the key concepts and approaches in film theory
3) understand the interplay between form and content in film;
4) distinguish and interpret different styles of filmmaking;
5) discuss the meaning and value of films from an analytical perspective;
6) exhibit confidence in critical thinking and academic writing
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors N
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects S Exam,Project
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability N
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility N
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions S Exam,Participation,Project
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting S Exam,Project
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills S Project
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy S Exam,Participation,Project
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. MELİK KURU

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction: What is Film Analysis?
2) Narrative Structure
3) Mise-en-Scene 1
4) Mise-en-Scene 2
5) Cinematography
6) Editing 1
7) Editing 2
8) Revision
9) MIDTERM
10) Film Sound
11) Film Genres and Film Form
12) Auteur Cinema
13) Experimental Cinema
14) Documentary Cinema
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRecommended Textbook: Bordwell D., Thompson K. (2012). Film Art: An Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill Inc.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught in the flipped format. Students will be expected to watch the designated film of the week prior to that week’s class. I will give them some questions beforehand in order to guide them through the film viewing process. During the class time, they will discuss their interpretation of the film based on their answers to the given questions. I will also show them various fragments from different movies and ask them to discuss the function of certain stylistic elements within these scenes.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be asked to write two film reviews based on specific concepts and approaches introduced during this course.
Laboratory WorkNone.
Computer UseNone.
Other ActivitiesStudents will be asked to view the designated film and read the book chapter of each week prior to classes.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Project 2 % 30
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration acers@mef.edu.tr

Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of zero.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2.5 3 1 91
Project 2 8 16
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 135
Total Workload/25 5.4
ECTS 5