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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FTV3911	Cinema and Dramaturgy I	Fall	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of the course is to highlight the significance of questioning how cinema could make use of dramaturgy in scriptwriting shooting and editing. It is also to understand the tools of classical dramaturgy, develop dramaturgical perspective and insight.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the basic concepts of dramaturgy.
2. Will be able to make use of dramaturgy during script writing.
3. Will be able to make use of dramaturgy during the shooting process.
4. Develop a dramaturgical perspective.

Course Content

General content of the course are on understanding tragedy in its ancient to modern forms, understanding dramaturgical rules of classical Hollywood narrative cinema and developing an authentic dramaturgical perspective through the analysis of the films of Reha Erdem.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Historical Development of the concept of Dramatugy and the Function of dramaturgy	Readings on Aristotle, Lessing, Brecht, Boal ve Barba
2)	Methods of Dramaturgy and dramaturgical perspective	Relationship between theatre dramaturgy and film dramaturgy
3)	Basic Concepts of classical dramaturgy	Readings on Aristotles Poetics and King Oedipus
4)	Reinterpretation of Poetics, Classical Narrative Hollywood Cinema	Spielberg's Jaws and Ibsen's Enemy of People
5)	Tragedy and Shakespeare dramatugy	Reading Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero's Journey' and Hamlet
6)	Ancient and modern tragedy	Elia Kazan film of A Streetcar Named Desire and Tennesse Williams readings
7)	Klasik anlatı kavramları üzerinden film analizleri
8)	Narrative Theory, Russian Formalists
9)	Story- Plot- Structure relationship
10)	Story - Plot- Structure relationship: Discussions on a film: Oh Moon	Readings on Sevim Burak's Yanık Saraylar
11)	Redefine the essential tools of classical narrative	A film of Reha Erdem: Korkuyorum Anne
12)	Time and space	Time and Space in Reha Erdem's Hayat Var
13)	Dramaturgical Coherence	Reha Erdem'in filmi Kosmos'un izlenemesi
14)	An overview of dramaturgical perspectives by going over Reha erdem films

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	1. Hamlet, Shakespeare, 2012 2. Arzu Tramvayı, Williams, 2009 3. Kral Oidipus, Sophokles, 2012 4. Poetika, Aristoteles, 2011 5. Anlatının Söylemi, Yöntem Hakkında Bir Deneme, Genette, 2007 6. Narration in the Fiction Film, Bordwell, 1985

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	2	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	12	3	36
Presentations / Seminar	2	20	40
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.