| CARTOON AND ANIMATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ANI4337 | Picture Theory | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| 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 explores the fundamental concepts of visual culture and the societal, cultural, and historical contexts in which visual images acquire meaning. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how images carry meaning and how they relate to social structures by applying various theoretical frameworks for analyzing visual theory. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1- Students will acquire foundational theoretical knowledge about visual culture and the societal and cultural meanings of images. 2- Students will gain the ability to analyze the meaning of visual images in various cultural and historical contexts. 3- Students will develop the ability to relate visual theories to social structures by analyzing visual images. 4- Students will analyze the societal and cultural impacts on visual images and present their analyses effectively. 5- Students will critically evaluate different visual theoretical approaches and assess the roles of images in societal and cultural contexts. |
| This course explores the fundamentals of visual theory, enabling students to analyze visual images in societal, cultural, and historical contexts. Students discuss and examine the dynamics of visual culture and the societal meanings of images using various theoretical approaches. Teaching methods: lectures, case studies, group discussions, film/media analysis, workshops, practical projects. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Visual Culture and Key Concepts | |
| 2) | Introduction to Visual Theory | |
| 3) | Visual Culture in a Sociological Context | |
| 4) | Visual Images and Representation | |
| 5) | Postmodernism and Visual Culture | |
| 6) | Symbolic and Cultural Analysis | |
| 7) | Cinema and Visual Culture | |
| 8) | Media and Popular Culture | |
| 9) | Social Media and Visual Culture | |
| 10) | Visual Images and Politics | |
| 11) | Visual Communication and Consumer Culture | |
| 12) | Visual Images and Identity | |
| 13) | Visual Images and Aesthetics | |
| 14) | Final Project Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 3 | % 20 |
| Project | 3 | % 15 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Project | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 119 | ||
| 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. |