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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POV3112 Visual Documentary Fall 2 2 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 : Instructor HALUK ÇOBANOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELENI VARMAZI
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: It is aimed that through screenings, students will get acquinted with landmark documentaries, which they will then analyze and criticize. They will also get familiarized with contemporary documentary films which use different cinematic languages and styles in their making.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Illustrate a knowledge of the history of documentary film.
2. Analyze, criticize and evaluate documentary films.
3. Recognize different documentary genres and to interprete the theoretical backgroud behind them.
4. Demonstrate ability to compare and contrast different documentary styles.
5. Apply basic documentary techniques in personal projects.

Course Content

The course aims to examine the history of documentary film as well as its different genres. It will start examining documentary films from the begining of film history, emphasizing the non-fictional aspects of film. It will continue its research within the development of documentary film-making in recent years in different genres such as ethnographic film, biography, animated documetary etc.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Beginnings: American popular anthropology, Soviet political indoctrination and European experimentalism.
2) The instituionalization of documentary before and during the World War II. Weekly readings will be assigned.
3) Postwar documentary and documentary for television. Weekly readings will be assigned.
4) British Free Cinema, Direct Cinema vs Cinema Verité. Weekly readings will be assigned.
5) Documentary in the 70’s and 80’s, the arrival of video. Weekly readings will be assigned.
6) Documentary in the 90’s, Reality Bites. Weekly readings will be assigned.
7) Student presentations. Assignment 1
8) Exploring diferent documentary styles (ethnographic, biographic, animated documentary etc.). Working on the assignments.
9) Exploring diferent documentary styles (ethnographic, biographic, animated documentary etc.). Working on the assignments.
10) Exploring diferent documentary styles (ethnographic, biographic, animated documentary etc.). Working on the assignments.
11) Exploring diferent documentary styles (ethnographic, biographic, animated documentary etc.). Working on the assignments.
12) Exploring diferent documentary styles (ethnographic, biographic, animated documentary etc.). Working on the assignments.
13) Contemporary Turkish documentary. Working on the final project.
14) Contemporary Turkish documentary. Final Project

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Aufderheide, P. (2007). Documentary film : a very short introduction. Oxford New York: Oxford University Press.
2. Barnouw, E. (1993). Documentary : a history of the non-fiction film. New York: Oxford University Press.
3. Ellis, J. & McLane, B. (2005). A new history of documentary film. New York: Continuum.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Presentation 1 % 20
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 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 1 25 25
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 148

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.