CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
ELT5887	Seminar	Spring	0	0	0	10

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Prerequisites:	ELT5888-1 - Thesis
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Graduate Seminar course is a systematic study that prepares students for their thesis writing. To help students conduct a thesis study, the course involves augmenting critical thinking, researching, and academic writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Critique research articles on current topics
2. Formulate a specific research topic and research questions
3. Conduct literature review relevant to a research topic they have selected
4. Collaborate with faculty to develop applicable research methodology for data collection and analyses
5. Write a research proposal outlining key elements of the proposed project and present it orally in seminar

Course Content

The seminar course introduces students with various current research ideas widening their perspectives and awareness of topics of interests through invited speakers and their presentations. The course orients students to conduct literature review on a pre-determined subject, to help them gain competence in synthesizing the literature, collect data, analyze, interpret and discuss the findings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the seminar course	Syllabus
2)	Academic study aim, academic writing, and plagiarism	Reading articles
3)	Identifying a research problem and writing research questions	Reading related book chapters and articles
4)	Literature review	Reading articles
5)	Data collection methods: Quantitative	Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar
6)	Data collection methods: Qualitative	Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar
7)	Data analysis	Reading articles
8)	Discussion based on the findings	Reading articles
9)	Discussion and conclusion
10)	Feedback on projects
11)	Feedback on projects
12)	Project presentations
13)	Project presentations
14)	Project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The instructor may assign readings, handouts, web-based activities throughout the semester.
References:	American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th edition). Washington, DC: Author. (or other appropriate style manual)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 50
Project	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	10	14	140
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Project	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	5	19	95
Total Workload			246

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)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.