FTV3980 Making B MovieBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
FTV3980 Making B Movie Fall 3 0 3 5
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)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ERKAN BÜKER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ERKAN BÜKER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to understand B-Movies as new genre in the cinema. Students
will aim to understand what is the basic setting of low budget movies and they
will focus on producing their own B movie based on their analyzes in the genre.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
i. understand the common characteristics of B movies.
ii. gain the ability to design a B movie.
iii. Learn the rules of B Movie making
iv. Learn to create a film with a low budget and the tricks in a low budget film production.

Course Content

In this class students learn the main principles of B Movie. It is encouraged to discuss in the class how image creates meaning with the help of B Movie composition and the difference between B and A Movie

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) information about course -
2) B movie analysis of famous director and producers Duel – Steven Spielberg
3) B movie analysis of famous director and producers Braindead – Peter Jackson
4) B movie analysis of famous director and producers Cape Fear -Martin Scorsese
5) B movie analysis of famous director and producers Joy Ride – J.J. Abrams
6) B movie analysis of famous director and producers The Teror – Ford Coppola
7) Final Project: Script Design Neighbor – Robert Masciantonio
8) Final Project: Script Design -
9) Final Project: Production Planning -
10) Final Project: Preparing Shooting Plan -
11) Final Project :Art Design and Make-up -
12) Final Project :Art Design and Make-up -
13) Final Project : Shooting -
14) Final Project : Editing -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Plannig the Low-Budget Film Robert Latham
Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Movies Dale Newton Sir
Destroy All Movies!!! The Complete Guide to Punks on Film Zack Carlson , Bryan Connoly
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 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
Application 3 3 9
Field Work 3 5 15
Study Hours Out of Class 4 3 12
Project 5 5 25
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 121

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.