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
ANI2101	Storytelling and Narrative Tools	Fall	3	0	3	6

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Objectives:	This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of visual storytelling and how story relates to the cinematic world. Topics include film terminology, mental visualization, basic structure of a story arc, character background, archetypes and oral traditions, and film form. Starting from story, we will investigate, research and think about different elements of film form, and aim to prepare a pre production pitching document incapsulating all these elements.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn basic concepts and terminalogy of visual narrative storytelling.
2) Analyze different storytelling methods.
3) Learning story arc, character development and conflict concepts.
4) Develop knowledge about story and character via analysing mythology, psychology, folk stories, comic books and films.
5) Developping a narrative story reel using the knowledge acquired through analysing layout, composition, pacing, use of colour and light and audio.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to ANI 2101
2)	Introduction to story through folk tales, legend, myths and children's literature.
3)	Introduction to story and character arcs
4)	Visual Sequences; building a story visually through comic books.
5)	Principles of form in cinema
6)	Develop and visualise a character.
7)	Structural approaches to storytelling 1, mis-en-scene
8)	Structural approaches to storytelling 2, action vs dialogue / character vs plot
9)	Visual continuity, editing and audio use.
10)	Analysing use of light in visual narrative sequences.
11)	Analysing use of colour in visual narrative sequences.
12)	Scene analysis.
13)	Final Project Presentations
14)	Final Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. 99 Ways to Tell a Story: Exercises in Style, Matt Madden, Jonathan Cape 2006.
2. Layout and Composition for Animation, Ed Gehrtner, Focal Press Elsevier, 2010.
3. Directing the Story, Francis Glebas, Focal Press Elsevier, 2009.
4. The Hero With A Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell, New World Library, 2008.
5. Film Art An Introduction, David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, McGraw-Hill Education, 2012.
6. Theory of Comics and Sequential Art, Eisner Will, Will Eisner Instructional Books, 2008.
7. Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting, Robert McKee, Harper Collins, 2010.

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Homework Assignments	5	% 45
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Homework Assignments	5	6	30
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			146

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.	3
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.	2
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.	5
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.	4
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.	2
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.	1
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.	1
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.	1
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.	4
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.	3
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.	1