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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POV3112 Visual Documentary Spring 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.
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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 Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.