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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 Spring 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 be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 2
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 2
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 3
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 2
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 2
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 2