GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
DOCUMENTARY FILM/RTS-552
Course Title: DOCUMENTARY FILM
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
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 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  www.trt.net.tr
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  mihriban.tanik@trt.net.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
The definition of documentary film and the basic concepts.
Tries to learn the methods of reaching the synthesis of knowledge and esthetics.
Understands the method of project development by doing it. Experiences her/his creativity.
Her/His conception of documentary film changes and develops.
Comprehends how an idea or subject can be transformed into a "documentary film"
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 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The basic concepts of documentary film.
2. Week  The definition of documentary film. Different approaches in the field.
3. Week  The history of documentary film. The basic streams.
4. Week  The basic values of documentary film
5. Week  The method of producing "projects" from the idea to the screen.
6. Week  The launching of the period of the selection of the "project subject".
7. Week  Screening of the keystone films of the documentary history and evaluation of the so-called films.
8. Week  midterm exam
9. Week  The necessity of the documentary cinema and the responsibilities of tha documentary director.Screening of the actual examples of documentary films. Th
10. Week  Studying the projects by their the creativity, the esthetics, the techniques.
11. Week  Watching the documentary films, analysing and critizating the films.
12. Week  The research and script writing for the documentary film.
13. Week  The presentation of the documentary projects and the discussion.
14. Week  The use of camera, light and music for delivering a visual language.
15. Week  The discussion of ethical and asthetic values of documentary film by screening some examples.The review of the articles and lecture notes and the eval
16. Week  final exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Recommended sources: "Belgesel Sinema" Bilgin Adalı; "Belgesel Sinema" Poul Rotha; "Belgesel Filmin Yapısal Gelişimi ve Türkiye'ye Yansıması" Simten Öngören Gündeş; The five book of the Association of Documentary Filmmakers in Turkey named "Belgesel Sinema"
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise;
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  None.
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
40
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
3
3
9
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
11
3
33
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
4
6
24
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
4
4
 Final and Studying for Final
1
5
5
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1Explains theories, methods, concepts and relationships between concepts about radio television and cinema field.X
2Diagnoses the processes, methods and techniques about the production of scientific knowledge in radio television and cinema field.X
3Express the theoretical and practice-based knowledge about radio television and cinema field.X
4Associates the social, historical, cultural, political and economic dimensions of comunicationX
5Uses shot, production and post production in an effective way in the field of radio television and cinema.X
6Commentates media texts with a with a critical perspective.X
7Uses effectively information and communication technologies.X
8Rearranges the knowledge in other disciplines of the social sciences for using it in the area of expertiseX
9Makes works in the field of radio television and cinema with taking responsibility individually and in groupsX
10Find ways to access the knowledge in the field of radio television and cinema.X
11Follows theories, methods and technologies in the field of radio television and cinema.X
12Transfers his/her ideas and suggestions regarding the problems to the relevant persons and institutions by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.X
13Acts with social responsibility and carry outs works which are appropriate with ethical rules, laws, regulations and legislation in the field of radio television and cinema.X
14Uses competently the theories, methods, tools and technologies in the field of radio television and cinema.X