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
ANI2102	Scriptwriting for Animation	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:	The main aim of this course is to give the students basic information about storytelling methods and narrative structure with a focus on animation. Students will gain the knowledge and practice necessary to analyze a film script while learning how to write scripts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the basic elements, structure and terminology of the scenario.
2) Builds experience of script writing.
3) Gains the ability and practice of film analysis.

Course Content

Since the storyboard stage includes technical and visual information about the motion picture, it plays a major role in establishing the communication between the shooting teams during the shooting process. In this course storyboard applications will be made.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Sharing the course content. Introduction
2)	Storytelling / Story in Animation
3)	Practice on storytelling
4)	Hero: Unlimited world of character in animation
5)	Dramatic conflict
6)	Practice on dramatic conflict
7)	Dramatic structure
8)	Midterm
9)	Stages of script writing
10)	Scene writing
11)	Practice on scene writing
12)	Dialogue in animation scenario
13)	Advanced scenario writing elements / Script in animation
14)	Project evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The Poetics of Aristotle Field, Syd (2005) Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting
References:	Ursula K Le Guin, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Robert McKee

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	5	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	5	65
Project	5	6	30
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			142

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.	5
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.	5
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.	4
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.	3
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.	1
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.	3
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.	3
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.	2
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.	3